NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1544 Sacramento St Berkeley, CA 94702

Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,737,000 - $1,907,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,739 Sq Ft
$1,041/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2016

Last sale price $1,352,000 $777 Per Sq Ft

Est. 34% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,903/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 5-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • Wood Flooring
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2016

Blocks 2 BART/SF Carpool;gorgeous1942split lvl;updtd open bright kit/dining glass drs to deck&glorious blooming gdn;stainlss appl;int access garage;wd flrs;dual paned windows;skylite;great sep living options! 2br,full ba up;gdn lvl mstr w/sep entry;LivRm w/full ba, gls drs can be closed off

Last Listed By

Ira & Carol Serkes

Compass License #00936453 Listed on: 04/12/2016

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • 4,050 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Skylights
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Updated
  • N Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 592286107

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,399

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1942
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.092975
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: N BERKELEY
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Parquet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Updated
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4050
  • Parcel Number: 592286107
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2016
Closed on
May 3, 2016
Sold by
Smith Cynthia Anne
Bought by
Li Hongbo and Liu Xin
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Mcbride
Compass
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$1,352,000
Premium/Discount to List
$352,000
35.2%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$1,810,123

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$458,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.46%

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
Li Hongbo $1,352,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Smith Cynthia Anne $150,000
Previous Owner Smith Cynthia Anne $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,352,000 -- --
05/06/2016 05/06/16 Sold $1,352,000 +35.2% $777 / Sq Ft
04/26/2016 04/26/16 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2016 04/13/16 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $575 / 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 $22,399 $1,569,076 $470,723 $1,098,353
2023 $21,903 $1,538,318 $461,495 $1,076,823
2022 $21,511 $1,508,155 $452,446 $1,055,709
2021 $21,605 $1,478,587 $443,576 $1,035,011
2020 $20,613 $1,463,431 $439,029 $1,024,402
2019 $19,982 $1,434,741 $430,422 $1,004,319
2018 $19,681 $1,406,620 $421,986 $984,634
2017 $19,029 $1,379,040 $413,712 $965,328
2016 $5,887 $319,636 $57,723 $261,913
2015 $5,792 $314,835 $56,856 $257,979
2014 $5,717 $308,668 $55,742 $252,926
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ira & Carol Serkes

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ira & Carol Serkes

    Compass

    (510) 684-3334

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Ira & Carol Serkes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tracy Mcbride

    Compass

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40735984

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2286-107-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina

1544 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1544 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 12 April 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,810,123, approximately $1,040 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1544 Sacramento 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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