1527 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $989,000 - $1,222,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,341
Sq Ft
$483/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Guest House
- Craftsman Architecture
- No HOA
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Den
About This Home
As of February 2022Investment 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
Ed Toman, Broker License #02055229 Listed on: 12/21/2021
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
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%
Total Days on Market
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,768
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.80%
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Outstanding Balance
$840,466
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$289,188
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Malika | $900,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Thomas Akilah C | $175,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Thomas Akilah C | $90,000 | |
| Closed | Malika | $179,880 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
22 Total Sales
-
Gurbinder Singh
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Gurbinder Singh
New Cal Realty
(925) 353-8733
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40975434
APN: 053-1610-008-00
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