NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1553 San Lorenzo Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,063,000 - $1,390,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,096 Sq Ft
$1,165/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2022

Last sale price $1,175,000 $1,072 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,115/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2022

You won’t want to miss this beautiful bungalow on a corner lot in the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood of Berkeley. The three bedroom, two bath home has a primary suite with a newly remodeled bathroom complete with private outdoor patio. Popular Solano Avenue shops, cafes, and restaurants are a short distance away through the quiet, friendly neighborhood. The open layout is bright and airy with a built-in fireplace, updated kitchen and wine fridge. A detached garage houses a side-by-side washer dryer and storage, and a completely owned solar system helps defray energy costs while offering more sustainable living. This home is perfect for buyers looking to build a strong community in a safe and convenient location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Micco

COMPASS License #01930373 Listed on: 10/04/2022

COMPASS

Last Buyer's Agent

Bhima Sheridan

District Homes License #01990388

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,467

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 2,739 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62286922

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,467

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Corner of San Lorenzo Ave. and Neilson St.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2739
  • Parcel Number: 62286922
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2022
Closed on
Nov 4, 2022
Sold by
Sumner Kenneth H and Sumner Cathleen T
Bought by
Chornock Ryan Thomas and Margutti Raffaella
Seller's Agent
Megan Micco
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Bhima Sheridan
District Homes
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
7.31%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$1,276,764

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$101,764
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.98%
Original Mortgage
$605,000
Outstanding Balance
$586,812
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$725,828

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2003
Sold by
Arms Jonathan and Dominguez Arms Amy
Bought by
Sumner Kenneth H and Sheehan Cathleen T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 1998
Sold by
Amundson Ronald G
Bought by
Dominguez Arms Amy and Arms Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$198,750
Interest Rate
6.88%
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
Chornock Ryan Thomas $1,175,000 Chicago Title
Sumner Kenneth H $560,000 Chicago Title Company
Dominguez Arms Amy $265,000 Chicago Title Co
Amundson Ronald G -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chornock Ryan Thomas $605,000
Previous Owner Sumner Kenneth H $380,000
Previous Owner Dominguez Arms Amy $198,750
Closed Dominguez Arms Amy $26,500
Closed Sumner Kenneth H $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
11/18/2022 11/18/22 Sold $1,175,000 +7.3% $1,072 / Sq Ft
10/28/2022 10/28/22 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2022 10/04/22 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $999 / 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 $16,467 $1,215,470 $366,741 $855,729
2024 $16,467 $1,191,500 $359,550 $838,950
2023 $16,148 $1,168,000 $352,500 $822,500
2022 $11,022 $743,242 $225,072 $525,170
2021 $11,057 $728,537 $220,661 $514,876
2020 $10,516 $728,000 $218,400 $509,600
2019 $10,157 $713,724 $214,117 $499,607
2018 $9,997 $699,730 $209,919 $489,811
2017 $9,648 $686,010 $205,803 $480,207
2016 $9,373 $672,560 $201,768 $470,792
2015 $9,254 $662,457 $198,737 $463,720
2014 $9,203 $649,481 $194,844 $454,637
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Megan Micco

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Megan Micco

    COMPASS

    (510) 708-9952

    4 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    Megan Micco
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  • Bhima Sheridan

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Bhima Sheridan

    District Homes

    (510) 502-5243

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Bhima Sheridan
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41010596

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2869-022-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94706 Thousand Oaks

1553 San Lorenzo Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1553 San Lorenzo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 04 October 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,276,764, approximately $1,164 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 1553 San Lorenzo Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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