NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1531 Fairview St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $871,000 - $1,193,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,191 Sq Ft
$466/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 22, 2021

Last sale price $1,030,000 $470 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,940 / mo

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Floor Furnace
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Prince Street Mini Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

Located closely by the famous intersection of Ashby and Telegraph is 1531 Fairview St- a beautiful triplex that features two, 1BR/1BA units and a spacious 3BR/2BA house. While the 3BR will be delivered vacant ( offering prospective buyers a chance for an owner-occupy living situation), the two 1BR units are currently occupied (offering the prospective buyer guaranteed income). The home, from a perspective of lifestyle, appeals to many and offers comfortability with a walk score 85 of and a bike score of 99. From the front door, occupants can access pretty much anything they need by foot- BART, shopping and more! 1531 Fairview St is an easy choice among renters who'd like to be situated near Berkeley's best!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Varnell Owens

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR License #00631087 Listed on: 11/23/2020

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR

Last Buyer's Agent

Varnell Owens

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR License #00631087 Listed on: 11/23/2020

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 6,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215449

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,191 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

6,200 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Directions: Sacramento St. to Fairview St.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Coin Operated
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6200
  • Parcel Number: 5215449
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2020
Closed on
Apr 16, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Varnell Owens
BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR
Buyer's Agent
Varnell Owens
BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,030,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-14.17%
Current Estimated Value
$1,021,033

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,967
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.17%
Original Mortgage
$772,500
Outstanding Balance
$698,032
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$323,001

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,300
Interest Rate
4.45%
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
$1,030,000 Chicago Title Company
$207,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $772,500
Previous Owner $186,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,030,000 -- --
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Sold $1,030,000 -6.4% $470 / Sq Ft
02/06/2021 02/06/21 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2021 02/05/21 Price Changed $1,100,000 -8.3% $502 / Sq Ft
12/14/2020 12/14/20 For Sale $1,200,000 +16.5% $548 / Sq Ft
12/10/2020 12/10/20 Off Market $1,030,000 -- --
11/23/2020 11/23/20 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $548 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $17,103 $1,107,891 $334,467 $780,424
2024 $17,103 $1,086,035 $327,910 $765,125
2023 $16,762 $1,071,611 $321,483 $750,128
2022 $16,527 $1,050,600 $315,180 $735,420
2021 $7,269 $286,912 $88,173 $205,739
2020 $6,725 $290,900 $87,270 $203,630
2019 $6,288 $285,197 $85,559 $199,638
2018 $6,141 $279,607 $83,882 $195,725
2017 $5,892 $274,125 $82,237 $191,888
2016 $5,586 $268,751 $80,625 $188,126
2015 $5,494 $264,715 $79,414 $185,301
2014 $5,538 $259,530 $77,859 $181,671
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Varnell Owens

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Varnell Owens

    BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR

    (510) 336-9200

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40930145

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1544-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1531 Fairview St, Berkeley, CA

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