NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1541 Francisco St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,267,000 - $1,801,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,353 Sq Ft
$1,210/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2021

Last sale price $1,753,000 $1,296 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,667/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • 2-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • Deck
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of May 2021

Magical craftsman in North Berkeley; A+ location adjacent to BART and Ohlone Greenway; Vintage yet contemporary w/ open floor plan and lots of natural light; Updated kitchen & baths; Cozy bedrooms for slumbering through the night; large glass doors opening to a redwood deck create a unique “indoor / outdoor” living experience; Lives like a 3 bed / 2 bath house due to the detached guest house w/ a full bath and skylight; Oversized lot features an enchanting backyard w/ lush gardens ideal for lounging, dining and entertaining - an amazing oasis fully fenced and kid and pet friendly; Sell your car and enjoy true walkability to numerous shops and restaurants in Gourmet Ghetto, West Berkeley and Downtown Berkeley; Multiple transportation options, top schools and a plethora of cultural / educational / entertainment venues which Berkeley is famous for right outside your doorstep; Urban yet serene, practical yet magical; The perfect home from which to celebrate your post-COVID life.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Daniel Stea

Stea Realty Group License #01452156 Listed on: 04/02/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Norah Brower

Vanguard Properties License #01197240

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,415

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Guest House
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58215212

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,415

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sacramento
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Kitchen, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 58215212
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2021
Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Mccarthy Megan Patricia
Bought by
Zohar Hagar and Virgili Justin Michael
Seller's Agent
Daniel Stea
Stea Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,753,000
Premium/Discount to List
$658,000
60.09%
Current Estimated Value
$1,637,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$115,271
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.50%
Original Mortgage
$1,402,400
Outstanding Balance
$1,270,925
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$366,804

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Etcheverry Dennis Earle and Etcheverry Maria Tina
Bought by
Mccarthy Megan Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2010
Sold by
Etcheverry Dennis Earle and Etcheverry Maria Tina
Bought by
Etcheverry Dennis Earle and Etcheverry Maria Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$401,000
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2009
Sold by
Etcheverry Dennis Earle and Etcheverry Maria Tina
Bought by
Etcheverry Dennis Earle and Etcheverry Maria Tina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2007
Sold by
Gee June Rose and Gee Family 2001 Revocable Trus
Bought by
Etcheverry Dennis Earle and Etcheverry Maria Tina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Interest Rate
6.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2002
Sold by
Gee Aaron J and Gee June Rose
Bought by
Gee June Rose and Gee Aaron J
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zohar Hagar $1,753,000 Placer Title Company
Mccarthy Megan Patricia $1,250,000 Placer Title Company
Etcheverry Dennis Earle -- Old Republic Title Company
Etcheverry Dennis E -- Old Republic Title Company
Etcheverry Dennis Earle -- None Available
Etcheverry Dennis Earle $550,000 First American Title Co
Gee June Rose -- --
Gee Aaron J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zohar Hagar $1,402,400
Previous Owner Etcheverry Dennis E $401,000
Previous Owner Etcheverry Dennis Earle $412,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,753,000 -- --
05/17/2021 05/17/21 Sold $1,753,000 +60.1% $1,296 / Sq Ft
04/16/2021 04/16/21 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2021 04/02/21 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $809 / 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
2025 $24,415 $1,890,481 $569,244 $1,328,237
2024 $24,415 $1,853,283 $558,085 $1,302,198
2023 $23,955 $1,823,820 $547,146 $1,276,674
2022 $23,636 $1,781,060 $536,418 $1,251,642
2021 $18,600 $1,333,237 $402,071 $938,166
2020 $17,798 $1,326,500 $397,950 $928,550
2019 $17,310 $1,300,500 $390,150 $910,350
2018 $17,063 $1,275,000 $382,500 $892,500
2017 $16,486 $1,250,000 $375,000 $875,000
2016 $8,696 $610,251 $183,075 $427,176
2015 $8,585 $601,088 $180,326 $420,762
2014 $8,489 $589,318 $176,795 $412,523
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Daniel Stea

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Daniel Stea

    Stea Realty Group

    (510) 843-6400

    2 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Daniel Stea
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  • Norah Brower

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Norah Brower

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 982-4400

    3 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Norah Brower
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40943858

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2152-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1541 Francisco St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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