NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1531 Lincoln St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,901,000 - $2,007,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,995 Sq Ft
$983/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2022

Last sale price $1,860,000 $932 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,091/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • 4-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of August 2022

This North Berkeley bungalow is full of bright and sunny rooms with enchanting architectural details throughout, including built-ins and arched doorways adorning nearly every space. Two spacious bedrooms on the main level and one private primary suite upstairs. A separate laundry room is on the main level. Ample storage in to 2 expansive basements plus detached 2 car agrage. Lovely, mature trees and flowers grace the enormous backyard for an idyllic urban oasis. This home is delightful, inside and out. Great location just blocks from BART station and the Gourmet Ghetto.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Bowman Group

Vanguard Properties License #01933147 Listed on: 07/13/2022

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,953

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,519 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,995 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Awning
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Gas Oven
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ceramic Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 058-2154-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,953

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Directions To Property: Cedar to Sacramento to Lincoln
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1267
  • Stories: 2
  • Levels: Two
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Plumbed, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 932.33
  • Square Footage: 1995.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Ceramic Counter
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Front
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Awning

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Detached, Enclosed, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public, Solar
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 058-2154-010
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5519.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1926

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 13, 2022
Closed on
Aug 3, 2022
Sold by
H Lorna Brand Living Trust
Bought by
Murtishaw Scott and Seto Betty
Seller's Agent
The Bowman Group
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,400,000
Sold Price
$1,860,000
Premium/Discount to List
$460,000
32.86%
Current Estimated Value
$1,961,633

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,633
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,009,085
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$985,211

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2021
Sold by
Brand H Lorna and The H Lorna Brand Living Trust
Bought by
Meyer Brand H and Meyer Polly Brand

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2008
Sold by
Brand H Lorna
Bought by
H Lorna Brand Living Trust
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
Murtishaw Scott $1,860,000 Fidelity National Title
Meyer Brand H -- None Available
H Lorna Brand Living Trust -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Murtishaw Scott $1,050,000
Previous Owner H Lorna Brand Living Trust $42,166
Previous Owner Brand H Lorna $99,995
Previous Owner Brand H Lorna $108,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/18/2022 08/18/22 Sold $1,860,000 +32.9% $932 / Sq Ft
07/27/2022 07/27/22 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Sale $1,400,000 -- $702 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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
2024 $25,953 $1,795,000 $540,600 $1,261,400
2023 $25,005 $1,711,000 $513,300 $1,197,700
2022 $7,199 $250,705 $170,632 $87,073
2021 $7,164 $245,653 $167,287 $85,366
2020 $6,641 $250,063 $165,572 $84,491
2019 $6,216 $245,160 $162,326 $82,834
2018 $6,056 $240,354 $159,144 $81,210
2017 $5,816 $235,641 $156,023 $79,618
2016 $5,502 $231,021 $152,964 $78,057
2015 $5,401 $227,552 $150,667 $76,885
2014 $5,344 $223,096 $147,717 $75,379
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    The Bowman Group

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 717-8950

    1 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    The Bowman Group
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 322066466

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 058-2154-010-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1531 Lincoln St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1531 Lincoln St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 13 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,961,633, approximately $983 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1531 Lincoln St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Thousand Oaks Elementary School.

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