NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1548 Acton St Berkeley, CA 94702

Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $821,000 - $1,292,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,028 Sq Ft
$1,096/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 21, 2014

Last sale price $625,000 $608 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,224/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of May 2014

Adorable 1942 home with lots of possibilities, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom residence is situated in the quiet neighborhood of North Berkeley. Charming architectural additions previously made give home a unique character. Spacious backyard offers a semi-secluded space lined with mature fruit trees and organic berry bushes. Update home with a little love and care to bring it to its full potential.

Last Listed By

Sarah Leung

Realty One Group - World Properties License #01248159 Listed on: 04/16/2014

Realty One Group - World Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,753

Year Built

  • Built in 1942

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R1

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,028 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 059-2286-049

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,753

Year Built

Built in 1942

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 72
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 607.98
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1028
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 629
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 629
  • Thomas Brothers: F1
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1028
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Converted

Utilities

  • Heating System: Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Bay Window

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 059-2286-049
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 484.44
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4042.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 4042.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 4042.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4042.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Berkeley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2014
Closed on
May 12, 2014
Sold by
Lam Samuel Chiu Chung and Lam Andrew On Chung
Bought by
Mar Nathaniel
Seller's Agent
Sarah Leung
Realty One Group - World Properties
Buyer's Agent
Laura Dubinett
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$498,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$127,000
25.5%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,126,472

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$501,472
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.24%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.31%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2004
Sold by
Lam Paul Yuen Yam and Lam Maggie Ku Ping
Bought by
Lam Paul Yuen Yam and Lam Maggie Ku Ping

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
Mar Nathaniel $625,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lam Paul Yuen Yam -- --
Lam Paul Yuen Yam -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mar Nathaniel $454,000
Closed Mar Nathaniel $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2014 05/21/14 Sold $625,000 +25.5% $608 / Sq Ft
04/30/2014 04/30/14 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2014 04/16/14 For Sale $498,000 -- $484 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $11,753 $751,111 $225,333 $525,778
2023 $11,453 $736,387 $220,916 $515,471
2022 $11,197 $721,950 $216,585 $505,365
2021 $11,230 $707,800 $212,340 $495,460
2020 $10,686 $700,543 $210,163 $490,380
2019 $10,322 $686,811 $206,043 $480,768
2018 $10,151 $673,350 $202,005 $471,345
2017 $9,791 $660,150 $198,045 $462,105
2016 $9,505 $647,205 $194,161 $453,044
2015 $9,379 $637,487 $191,246 $446,241
2014 $2,182 $58,202 $34,601 $23,601
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Sarah Leung

    Realty One Group - World Properties

    (408) 666-5667

    6 Total Sales

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Laura Dubinett

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (424) 230-3700

    9 Total Sales

    Laura Dubinett
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81412573

MLSListings

APN: 059-2286-049-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina

1548 Acton St, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1548 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 16 April 2014 and is currently estimated at $1,126,472, approximately $1,095 per square foot. This property was built in 1942. 1548 Acton 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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