NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1530 Carleton St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,515,000 - $2,012,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,733 Sq Ft
$615/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 12, 2020

Last sale price $1,400,000 $512 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,085 / mo

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of June 2020

This is a MUST see! Vacant and ready to move in, this 4 BR + Office, 2 BA main house w/ 2043 sqft includes a vacant 1 BR, 1 BA 690 sqft +/- ADU. Primed with location, space and income potential, this home holds such value that is unmatched. The main house features a classic 1920s layout with vintage built-ins, formal LR, DR and expansive kitchen. Featuring 4 BRs + Office & 2 BAs, this home is waiting for the next owner's personal touch. Hardwood floors flow through the entire space w/ tons of natural light, & a quintessential decorative window in the LR with featured fireplace. A single car garage, extra long driveway & workshop complete the main house. The vacant ADU has all the amenities of independent living: 1 BR, 1 BA, full kitchen, laundry and separate gas meter. With ample yard space, this home is perfect for a family looking for space, great schools and walking/biking distance to just about everything. Visit www.1530carleton.info for details. This is not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Arneson

Exp Realty Of California, Inc. License #01965558 Listed on: 05/04/2020

Exp Realty Of California, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Kris Arneson

Exp Realty of California Inc. License #01965447

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Blackwell

Compass License #01981018

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,650

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wood Insert Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by a third party
  • 6,650 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

6,650 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCKELR
  • Subdivision Name: Central Berkeley
  • Directions: Sacramento to Carleton
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Stove Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6650

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2020
Closed on
Jun 4, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
David Arneson
Exp Realty Of California, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Blackwell
Compass
List Price
$1,389,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
0.79%
Current Estimated Value
$1,681,229

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,229
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.12%
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Outstanding Balance
$678,646
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,002,583

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,400,000 First American Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $765,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,400,000 -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Sold $1,400,000 +0.8% $512 / Sq Ft
05/08/2020 05/08/20 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2020 05/04/20 For Sale $1,389,000 -- $508 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $23,739 $1,524,081 $459,324 $1,071,757
2024 $23,739 $1,494,065 $450,319 $1,050,746
2023 $24,003 $1,471,637 $441,491 $1,030,146
2022 $23,676 $1,437,183 $432,835 $1,009,948
2021 $23,777 $1,414,503 $424,351 $990,152
2020 $8,032 $253,533 $72,065 $181,468
2019 $7,438 $248,562 $70,652 $177,910
2018 $7,230 $243,689 $69,267 $174,422
2017 $6,958 $238,912 $67,909 $171,003
2016 $6,559 $234,228 $66,578 $167,650
2015 $6,427 $230,710 $65,578 $165,132
2014 $6,244 $226,192 $64,294 $161,898
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Arneson

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    David Arneson

    Exp Realty Of California, Inc.

    (925) 448-4416

    66 Total Sales

    David Arneson
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Kris Arneson

    Exp Realty of California Inc.

    (888) 584-9427

    57 Total Sales

    Kris Arneson
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Lisa Blackwell

    Compass

    (510) 316-1026

    26 Total Sales

    Lisa Blackwell
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40903557

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1802-024-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1530 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA

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