159 Hillcrest Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Neighborhood
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,071
Sq Ft
8,800
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- View of Hills
- Wood Flooring
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
About This Home
As of May 2025Elegant updating and beautiful Arts & Crafts detailing. Easy, gated entry through a magical garden. Perfect floorplan with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and study on the upper level, and a 5th bedroom annd bath and family room on the lower level. Recent two-car garage. Another Berkeley treasure in the convenient Claremont neighborhood.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00875159 Listed on: 04/22/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $40,636
Year Built
- Built in 1914
Lot Details
- 8,800 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Views of Hills
- Partial Basement
- Security System Owned
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Claremont Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 64425118
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 22, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Johung Trust and Johung Loretta C
Bought by
Ali-Jahansouz Revocable Living Trust and Ali
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Elena Mendelson
Compass
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$505,000
14.45%
Views
35
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-47.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,800,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,798,468
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,742,148
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 2, 2011
Sold by
Desjardins David L and Blachman Nancy R
Bought by
Johung John H and Johung Loreta C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 2005
Sold by
Shapell Rochelle and Wirshup Rochelle Shapell
Bought by
Desjardins David L and Blachman Nancy R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 1996
Sold by
Wirshup David S
Bought by
Wirshup Rochelle Shapell
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $4,000,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,236,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $1,800,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $606,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $714,454 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $729,750 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2025 05/28/25 | Sold | $4,000,000 | +14.4% | $983 / Sq Ft |
| 05/07/2025 05/07/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/22/2025 04/22/25 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $859 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,636 | $2,875,014 | $859,233 | $2,022,781 |
| 2024 | $40,636 | $2,818,526 | $842,392 | $1,983,134 |
| 2023 | $39,833 | $2,763,139 | $825,879 | $1,944,260 |
| 2022 | $39,198 | $2,708,834 | $809,689 | $1,906,145 |
| 2021 | $39,354 | $2,655,584 | $793,813 | $1,868,771 |
| 2020 | $37,387 | $2,635,296 | $785,678 | $1,849,618 |
| 2019 | $36,090 | $2,583,644 | $770,278 | $1,813,366 |
| 2018 | $35,535 | $2,533,005 | $755,181 | $1,777,824 |
| 2017 | $34,377 | $2,483,356 | $740,379 | $1,742,977 |
| 2016 | $33,416 | $2,434,673 | $725,865 | $1,708,808 |
| 2015 | $32,992 | $2,398,116 | $714,966 | $1,683,150 |
| 2014 | $32,760 | $2,351,143 | $700,961 | $1,650,182 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 928-3912
5 in this area
96 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Elena Mendelson
Compass
(925) 639-6574
1 in this area
97 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41093567
APN: 064-4251-018-00
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