NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1527 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,078,000 - $1,489,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,341 Sq Ft
$528/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 18, 2022

Last sale price $1,200,000 $513 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,333/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den

About This Home

As of February 2022

Investment opportunity in Berkeley! A must see and opportunity to live in Berkeley while adding income rental potential with the two separate ADU studios detached. The front half of home shows as a single family home with two bedrooms and one bath, kitchen and formal dining area. Potential to be a gorgeous renovation while maintaining tenancy in the two separate studios in the back. Great location for commuters, a short bike ride to Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, Farmers market, small coffee shops and more! close to U.C. Berkeley, Claremont, RockRidge, & Piedmont neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kenya Placido

Ed Toman, Broker License #02055229 Listed on: 12/21/2021

Ed Toman, Broker

Last Buyer's Agent

Gurbinder Singh

New Cal Realty License #01888461

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,107

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 3,668 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Berkeley Bowl Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,107

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY BOWL
  • Directions: Left on Tyler
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Vintage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Dining Area, Family Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, None

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden/Play
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Master Electric Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Secured Access, Security Alarm - Owned, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3668
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2021
Closed on
Feb 11, 2022
Sold by
Thomas Akilah C
Bought by
Malika
Seller's Agent
Kenya Placido
Ed Toman, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Gurbinder Singh
New Cal Realty
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$202,000
20.24%
Current Estimated Value
$1,235,101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,101
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.80%
Original Mortgage
$179,880
Interest Rate
3.55%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2013
Sold by
Thomas Akilah
Bought by
Thomas Akilah C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
3.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
Payne Janice and Elnora T Canady Trust
Bought by
Thomas Akilah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2008
Sold by
Canady Elnora T
Bought by
Canady Elnora T and Elnora T Canady Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Malika $1,200,000 Old Republic Title
Thomas Akilah C -- Old Republic Title Company
Thomas Akilah -- None Available
Canady Elnora T -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Malika $179,880
Open Malika $900,000
Previous Owner Thomas Akilah C $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
02/18/2022 02/18/22 Sold $1,200,000 +20.2% $513 / Sq Ft
01/15/2022 01/15/22 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2021 12/21/21 For Sale $998,000 -- $426 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,107 $1,285,924 $382,032 $903,892
2024 $21,107 $1,260,720 $374,544 $886,176
2023 $19,984 $1,224,000 $367,200 $856,800
2022 $9,828 $349,132 $150,903 $205,229
2021 $8,554 $342,150 $147,945 $201,205
2020 $8,035 $345,571 $146,428 $199,143
2019 $7,630 $338,797 $143,558 $195,239
2018 $7,449 $332,158 $140,745 $191,413
2017 $7,159 $325,647 $137,986 $187,661
2016 $6,838 $319,263 $135,281 $183,982
2015 $6,947 $314,470 $133,250 $181,220
2014 $7,124 $308,310 $130,640 $177,670
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kenya Placido

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Kenya Placido

    Ed Toman, Broker

    (510) 688-4066

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Kenya Placido
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  • Gurbinder Singh

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Gurbinder Singh

    New Cal Realty

    (925) 353-8733

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

    Gurbinder Singh
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40975434

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 053-1610-008-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1527 Julia St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1527 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 21 December 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,235,101, approximately $527 per square foot. This property was built in 1952. 1527 Julia St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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