1539 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $902,000 - $1,053,596
2
Beds
1
Bath
924
Sq Ft
$1,078/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Bungalow
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
As of June 2018Here’s your opportunity to plant roots and create a sweet home life in Berkeley. This 2-bed, 1-bath bungalow is 5 blocks from Berkeley Bowl and 6 blocks to the Ashby BART Station. The floors have been refinished and the walls painted in anticipation of your arrival. Your vision for expansion and personalization could be realized here, as you upgrade the lower level of the property and add your own touches. Existing upgrades include: refinished floors, flooring in kitchen and bath redone, driveway repaved, fresh paint inside and out, and a gas stove in the eat-in kitchen. Out back, there’s a wonderful yard with Japanese style touches, including a pond, fountain, Japanese maple, plums, camelias, and lemons. The South Berkeley location gives easy access to both Berkeley Bowl stores, Ashby BART station, Ironworks climbing gym, San Pablo Park and the Lorin shopping district. Downtown Oakland and San Francisco are surprisingly close, with plenty of transportation options
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,186
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 3,360 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- South Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5316105
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 9, 2018
Closed on
Jun 4, 2018
Sold by
Rosebrough Charlotte M
Bought by
Kosim John and Wong Debra
Seller's Agent
Seth Franklin
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Janet Kaplan
List Price
$689,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$91,000
13.21%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$215,649
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.31%
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 1994
Sold by
Sakaguchi Tazue
Bought by
Rosebrough Charlotte M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$102,600
Interest Rate
8.35%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosim John | $780,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Rosebrough Charlotte M | $108,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kosim John | $603,854 | |
| Closed | Kosim John | $624,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $183,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $220,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $33,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $104,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rosebrough Charlotte M | $102,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $780,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/08/2018 06/08/18 | Sold | $780,000 | +13.2% | $844 / Sq Ft |
| 05/24/2018 05/24/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/09/2018 05/09/18 | For Sale | $689,000 | -- | $746 / 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 | $13,186 | $863,090 | $261,027 | $609,063 |
| 2023 | $12,864 | $853,030 | $255,909 | $597,121 |
| 2022 | $12,596 | $829,307 | $250,892 | $585,415 |
| 2021 | $12,639 | $812,911 | $245,973 | $573,938 |
| 2020 | $12,060 | $811,511 | $243,453 | $568,058 |
| 2019 | $11,681 | $795,600 | $238,680 | $556,920 |
| 2018 | $3,899 | $161,323 | $48,397 | $112,926 |
| 2017 | $3,724 | $158,161 | $47,448 | $110,713 |
| 2016 | $3,541 | $155,060 | $46,518 | $108,542 |
| 2015 | $3,477 | $152,731 | $45,819 | $106,912 |
| 2014 | $3,420 | $149,740 | $44,922 | $104,818 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seth Franklin
Seller's Agent in 2018
Seth Franklin
Red Oak Realty
(510) 847-5673
2 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Janet Kaplan
(510) 506-2762
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40821026
APN: 053-1610-005-00
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