1548 Blake St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,108,000 - $1,313,098
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,249
Sq Ft
$980/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Bungalow
About This Home
As of June 20221548 Blake is an opportunity to buy a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow on a sweet block in Berkeley that has been lovingly owned by the same family since the 1970’s. Move right in or update this property to your liking, this darling home has a lot to offer. There is a generous living & dining room combo w/ built-in sideboard, & kitchen w/ adjacent laundry. According to the family, there was an addition to the house shortly after their purchase, creating a massive primary bedroom suite w/ two closets. Wash dishes & watch bicyclists breeze by as this property is on the corner of Blake & California, California being a Bicycle Boulevard. Enjoy this tree-lined block of Blake w/ Mo'Joe Café on the corner & both North Berkeley & Downtown Berkeley BART a hair over a mile away. Pass through the rooms & imagine the holiday meals, gatherings of loved ones & memories that these walls have held. How will you make this home a memorable place for you?! (Low pest)
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01451749 Listed on: 05/20/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $16,183
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 3,300 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 20, 2022
Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Mealie Elizabeth Morris Trust
Bought by
Chen Sherry and Park Jason
Seller's Agent
Deidre Joyner
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martha Becker
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,157,000
Premium/Discount to List
$258,000
28.7%
Total Days on Market
12
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
$67,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.55%
Original Mortgage
$925,600
Outstanding Balance
$890,738
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$285,325
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 2019
Sold by
Morris Mealie Elizabeth
Bought by
Morris Mealie Elizabeth and Mealie Elizabeth Morris Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,089,787
Interest Rate
3.97%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 31, 2005
Sold by
Morris Mealie Elizabeth and The Mealie Elizabeth Morris Li
Bought by
Morris Mealie Elizabeth and The Mealie Elizabeth Morris Li
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,342
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 27, 2004
Sold by
The Mealie Elizabeth Morris Living Trust
Bought by
Morris Mealie Elizabeth and The Mealie Elizabeth Morris Li
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,500
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 26, 1999
Sold by
Morris Mealie E and Morris Karmestine
Bought by
The Mealie Elizabeth Morris Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 10, 1999
Sold by
Morris Mealie E and Morris Karmestine
Bought by
The Meale Elizabeth Morris Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 2, 1994
Sold by
Morris Mealie E
Bought by
Morris Mealie E and Washington Karmestine
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Sherry | $1,157,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Morris Mealie Elizabeth | -- | Corinthian Title Company Inc | |
| Morris Mealie Elizabeth | -- | Corinthian Title | |
| Morris Mealie Elizabeth | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Morris Mealie Elizabeth | -- | -- | |
| The Meale Elizabeth Morris Living Trust | -- | -- | |
| Morris Mealie E | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chen Sherry | $925,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Morris Mealie Elizabeth | $1,089,787 | |
| Previous Owner | Morris Mealie Elizabeth | $469,342 | |
| Previous Owner | Morris Mealie E | $68,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Morris Mealie E | $30,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,157,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/24/2022 06/24/22 | Sold | $1,157,000 | +28.7% | $926 / Sq Ft |
| 06/01/2022 06/01/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/20/2022 05/20/22 | For Sale | $899,000 | -- | $720 / 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 | $16,183 | $1,136,000 | $342,900 | $800,100 |
| 2023 | $15,124 | $1,064,000 | $319,200 | $744,800 |
| 2022 | $3,814 | $130,479 | $71,909 | $65,570 |
| 2021 | $3,790 | $127,784 | $70,499 | $64,285 |
| 2020 | $3,532 | $133,402 | $69,776 | $63,626 |
| 2019 | $3,323 | $130,786 | $68,408 | $62,378 |
| 2018 | $3,245 | $128,222 | $67,067 | $61,155 |
| 2017 | $3,272 | $125,708 | $65,752 | $59,956 |
| 2016 | $3,104 | $123,244 | $64,463 | $58,781 |
| 2015 | $3,046 | $121,393 | $63,495 | $57,898 |
| 2014 | $2,991 | $119,015 | $62,251 | $56,764 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Deidre Joyner
Seller's Agent in 2022
Deidre Joyner
Red Oak Realty
(510) 693-4253
3 in this area
153 Total Sales
-
Martha Becker
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Martha Becker
(510) 872-6771
2 in this area
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40994105
APN: 054-1800-001-00
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