NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1538 Stuart St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,561,501

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$964/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 01, 2018

Last sale price $1,525,000 $941 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,646/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2018

Stunning Berkeley bungalow transformed with modern vision! Light and bright 3/2 plus family room, attached garage and office space. New foundation, electrical, copper plumbing, roof and more. Modern kitchen features quartz countertops open to living/dining. Amazingly energy efficient with LED lighting, tankless water heater, Nest thermostat and more. Freshly landscaped backyard with drought tolerant plants and irrigation. Dine al fresco on the rear sunny deck, enjoy a game on the bocce court or tend the kitchen garden! Close to Transbay bus, Bart and Bike Score 99! Open 4/21, 4/22, 4/28 and 4/29 1:30-4:30

Last Listed By

JAIME BRUNETTI

REALTY ADVOCATES License #02050637 Listed on: 04/18/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,853

Year Built

  • Built in 1921 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Family Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower
  • Solar Tube

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Home
  • Smart Thermostat

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53167130

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,853

Year Built

Built in 1921 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: California to Stuart
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Energy Audit - Available, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Walls Insulated
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Builder
  • Special Features: 4098

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s), Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Study, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting, Energy Star Windows Doors, Solar Tube(s), Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing, New Construction

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Tandem, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 53167130
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2022
Sold by
Chen Serena C
Bought by
Serena Chen 2022 Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,561,501

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2018
Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Urban Homestead
Bought by
Chen Serena C
Seller's Agent
JAIME BRUNETTI
REALTY ADVOCATES
Buyer's Agent
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$527,000
52.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$875,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2017
Closed on
Aug 16, 2017
Sold by
Sundeen Ruben
Bought by
Urban Homestead
Seller's Agent
Michael Stephens
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Chris Strange
Rise Group Real Estate
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$663,000
Premium/Discount to List
$134,000
25.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
194.99%
Original Mortgage
$464,100
Interest Rate
4.03%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2017
Sold by
Crockett Roberta Blackwell and Grissom Josephine H
Bought by
Land Value Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2016
Sold by
Hyche Loretta and Garrett Elworth Jeff
Bought by
Land Value Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2016
Sold by
Garrett Elyse C and Garrett Elworth Jeff
Bought by
Land Value Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 10, 2015
Sold by
Dayton Claude
Bought by
Land Value Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 27, 2015
Sold by
Robinson Debra K
Bought by
Land Value Holdings Llc

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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Serena Chen 2022 Revocable Trust -- --
Chen Serena C $1,525,000 Placer Title Company
Urban Homestead $663,000 First American Title Company
Land Value Holdings Llc $17,000 None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc -- None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc -- None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc $17,000 None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc $8,000 None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc $8,000 None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc $8,000 None Available
Land Value Holdings Llc $8,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chen Serena C $875,000
Previous Owner Urban Homestead $464,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,525,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $663,000 -- --
06/01/2018 06/01/18 Sold $1,525,000 +52.8% $941 / Sq Ft
05/02/2018 05/02/18 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2018 04/18/18 For Sale $998,000 +50.5% $616 / Sq Ft
08/25/2017 08/25/17 Sold $663,000 +25.3% $661 / Sq Ft
07/18/2017 07/18/17 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2017 06/26/17 For Sale $529,000 -- $527 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $23,853 $1,694,137 $669,300 $1,031,837
2023 $23,327 $1,667,785 $656,178 $1,011,607
2022 $22,918 $1,628,089 $643,314 $991,775
2021 $23,021 $1,596,034 $630,702 $972,332
2020 $21,990 $1,586,610 $624,240 $962,370
2019 $21,344 $1,555,500 $612,000 $943,500
2018 $10,539 $663,000 $550,000 $113,000
2017 $6,388 $333,654 $111,218 $222,436
2016 $6,117 $327,114 $109,038 $218,076
2015 $6,017 $322,203 $107,401 $214,802
2014 $5,890 $315,894 $105,298 $210,596
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • JAIME BRUNETTI

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    JAIME BRUNETTI

    REALTY ADVOCATES

    (415) 260-9054

    1 Total Sale

    JAIME BRUNETTI
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  • Jose Fernandez

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jose Fernandez

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 882-3558

    7 in this area

    80 Total Sales

    Jose Fernandez
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  • Michael Stephens

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Michael Stephens

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (510) 816-9693

    7 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Michael Stephens
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  • Chris Strange

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Chris Strange

    Rise Group Real Estate

    (408) 910-4712

    102 Total Sales

    Chris Strange
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40817971

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1671-030-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1538 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1538 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 18 April 2018 and is currently priced at $1,561,501, approximately $963 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1538 Stuart St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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