Seller's Agent in 2023
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
(510) 417-9390
11 in this area
98 Total Sales
1532 McGee Ave Berkeley, CA 94703
North Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,475,000 - $1,688,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,149
Sq Ft
$1,383/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
- Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland
About This Home
As of September 2023A glass-enclosed porch welcomes you into this 2 bedroom/1 bath bungalow, an oasis of charm and privacy in the heart of North Berkeley. The dining room, with stained glass and built-ins, forms the center of the home. French doors open onto a side garden and secluded deck, which flows to the rear patio for easy entertaining and play. The warm and roomy eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and laundry closet. Both bright bedrooms offer abundant storage. This gardener’s paradise is in bloom nearly year-round, and boasts a vegetable and herb garden, a lemon tree, several rose bushes, peonies and more! A bright detached studio is perfect for use as a home office, art studio or whatever your heart desires The garage offers interior access to the house and can also accommodate multiple uses (workshop, yoga room, even parking!) Ideally located just a few blocks to North Berkeley BART, Monterey Market, and many stores, restaurants and cafes of the Gourmet Area.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,537
Year Built
- Built in 1914
Lot Details
- 3,480 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Landscaped
- Garden
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- On-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision, Best California Living Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 59227819
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 2024
Sold by
Chen Katherine L
Bought by
Katherine L Chen Revocable Trust and Chen
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 23, 2023
Closed on
Sep 12, 2023
Sold by
Farrelly Good Trust
Bought by
Chen Katherine L
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
PATRICIA ANN HYLTON
District Homes
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,640,000
Premium/Discount to List
$515,000
45.78%
Views
24
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.94%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 21, 2020
Sold by
Farrelly Stacey Corwin and Farrelly Stephen
Bought by
Farrelly Stacey Corwin and Farrelly Stephen
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 2, 2019
Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Smith Dana Louise
Bought by
Farrelly Stacey Corwin and Farrelly Stephen
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
List Price
$965,000
Sold Price
$1,365,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
41.45%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,092,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 16, 2018
Closed on
Mar 7, 2018
Sold by
Breslin Glenna L and Tompkins Jennifer G B
Bought by
Smith Dana Louise
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$270,000
30.17%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.21%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2016
Sold by
Liv Breslin Glenna L and Liv Glenna L Breslin Revocable
Bought by
Breslin Glenna L and Tompkins Jennifer G B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 1997
Sold by
Breslin Glenna L
Bought by
Liv Breslin Glenna L and Liv Glenna L Breslin Revocable
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 5, 1996
Sold by
Hendrickson Sarah S
Bought by
Breslin Glenna L
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine L Chen Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Chen Katherine L | $1,640,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Farrelly Stacey Corwin | -- | None Available | |
| Farrelly Stacey Corwin | $1,365,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Smith Dana Louise | $1,165,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Breslin Glenna L | -- | None Available | |
| Liv Breslin Glenna L | -- | -- | |
| Breslin Glenna L | $266,000 | Northwestern Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Chen Katherine L | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Farrelly Stacey Corwin | $1,092,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Breslin Glenna L | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,365,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,165,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,640,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/20/2023 09/20/23 | Sold | $1,640,000 | +45.8% | $1,427 / Sq Ft |
| 09/05/2023 09/05/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/23/2023 08/23/23 | For Sale | $1,125,000 | -17.6% | $979 / Sq Ft |
| 10/29/2019 10/29/19 | Sold | $1,365,000 | +41.5% | $1,188 / Sq Ft |
| 10/10/2019 10/10/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/02/2019 10/02/19 | For Sale | $965,000 | -17.2% | $840 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2018 03/12/18 | Sold | $1,165,000 | +30.2% | $1,209 / Sq Ft |
| 03/02/2018 03/02/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/16/2018 02/16/18 | For Sale | $895,000 | -- | $928 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 | $22,537 | $1,633,000 | $492,000 | $1,148,000 |
| 2023 | $19,959 | $1,434,846 | $430,979 | $1,003,867 |
| 2022 | $19,605 | $1,399,713 | $422,529 | $984,184 |
| 2021 | $19,696 | $1,372,140 | $414,247 | $964,893 |
| 2020 | $19,073 | $1,365,000 | $410,000 | $955,000 |
| 2019 | $16,463 | $1,188,300 | $356,490 | $831,810 |
| 2018 | $3,063 | $93,732 | $27,811 | $65,921 |
| 2017 | $2,810 | $91,895 | $27,266 | $64,629 |
| 2016 | $2,631 | $90,093 | $26,731 | $63,362 |
| 2015 | $2,585 | $88,740 | $26,330 | $62,410 |
| 2014 | $2,530 | $87,002 | $25,814 | $61,188 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Anna Bellomo
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PATRICIA ANN HYLTON
Buyer's Agent in 2023
PATRICIA ANN HYLTON
District Homes
(510) 410-1778
2 in this area
60 Total Sales
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Noel Cruz
Zip Realty Inc
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Megan Micco
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Megan Micco
(510) 708-9952
13 in this area
150 Total Sales
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Bebe McRae
Seller's Agent in 2018
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
(510) 928-3912
5 in this area
105 Total Sales
Map
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Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41036905
APN: 059-2278-019-00
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