NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1531 Blake St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,307,000 - $1,473,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,282 Sq Ft
$1,110/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2022

Last sale price $1,555,000 $1,213 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,211/month

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of June 2022

Lovely and perfect Central Berkeley 3 bedroom, 2 bath single story home, fully updated, with a lovely garden, large yard, and a 2-car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tomaj Trenda

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01497085 Listed on: 06/21/2022

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Last Buyer's Agent

Stefan Marti

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #02088116

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,070 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54179711

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,975

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sacramento to Blake
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • 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
  • Appliances: Disposal, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Inside Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5070
  • Parcel Number: 54179711
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2022
Closed on
Jun 15, 2022
Sold by
Riz Allevato
Bought by
Nguyen Tam Anh and Sheen Michael
Seller's Agent
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Stefan Marti
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,555,000
Premium/Discount to List
$360,000
30.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,422,985

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$132,015
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,085,000
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2019
Sold by
Buerger Jane Vanessa and Allevato Riz
Bought by
Allevato Riz

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Buerger Jane V and Allevato Riz
Bought by
Buerger Jane Vanessa and Allevato Riz

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1998
Sold by
Kapoor Paula Kim
Bought by
Buerger Jane V and Allevato Riz

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Jackson Irene Heirs Of Est and Ann E
Bought by
Kapoor Paula Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,200
Interest Rate
7.1%
Source: Public Records

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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
Nguyen Tam Anh $1,555,000 Chicago Title
Allevato Riz -- None Available
Buerger Jane Vanessa -- None Available
Buerger Jane V $282,000 First American Title Guarant
Kapoor Paula Kim $142,500 American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Nguyen Tam Anh $1,085,000
Previous Owner Buerger Jane V $150,000
Previous Owner Kapoor Paula Kim $128,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,555,000 -- --
06/21/2022 06/21/22 Sold $1,555,000 +30.1% $1,213 / Sq Ft
06/21/2022 06/21/22 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $932 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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 $20,975 $1,643,165 $495,049 $1,155,116
2024 $20,975 $1,529,000 $460,800 $1,075,200
2023 $19,744 $1,423,600 $429,100 $1,001,500
2022 $7,369 $409,575 $124,972 $291,603
2021 $7,367 $401,408 $122,522 $285,886
2020 $6,929 $404,221 $121,266 $282,955
2019 $6,606 $396,297 $118,889 $277,408
2018 $6,478 $388,527 $116,558 $271,969
2017 $6,229 $380,911 $114,273 $266,638
2016 $5,991 $373,443 $112,033 $261,410
2015 $5,904 $367,834 $110,350 $257,484
2014 $5,799 $360,630 $108,189 $252,441
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tomaj Trenda

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tomaj Trenda

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

    (415) 505-3536

    3 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Tomaj Trenda
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  • Stefan Marti

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Stefan Marti

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Reliance Partners

    (917) 843-8886

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Stefan Marti
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40998556

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1797-011-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1531 Blake St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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