NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1601 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $860,000 - $1,136,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
997 Sq Ft
$980/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2012

Last sale price $271,500 $272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 260% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,713/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Cottage
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Floor Furnace

About This Home

As of August 2012

HUD OWNED HOME! THIS COZY HOME LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BERKELEY BOASTS SEPARATE LIVING & DINING AREA,SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH AMPLE STORAGE AND A QUAINT BACKYARD. INSIDE LAUNDRY AND 1 CARPORT. A LITTLE TLC WILL DO WONDERS! AVAILABLE TO OWNER OCCUPANTS ONLY DURING THE FIRST 30 DAYS OF THE LISTING PERIOD! AVAILABLE 5/26/2012. GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR 1ST TIME HOME BUYERS. FHA FINANCING AVAILABLE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Kim

Bridgepointe Group License #01336014 Listed on: 05/26/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Laila Fields

Bridgepointe Group License #01413576

Bridgepointe Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,117

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 997 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-1609-020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,117

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage/Bungalow
  • Age: 89
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 272.32
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 997
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 629
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: F
  • Thomas Bros Page: 629
  • Thomas Brothers: F4
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 997
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 1, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 053-1609-020
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 257.77
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 2960.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 2960.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 2960.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 2960.00
  • 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

Closed on
Aug 19, 2017
Sold by
Forgette Mark
Bought by
Forgette Mark and Forgette Chalisse
Current Estimated Value
$977,536

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2012
Closed on
Aug 20, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development
Bought by
Forgette Mark
Seller's Agent
Christine Kim
Bridgepointe Group
Buyer's Agent
Laila Fields
Bridgepointe Group
List Price
$257,000
Sold Price
$271,500
Premium/Discount to List
$14,500
5.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.25%
Original Mortgage
$217,200
Outstanding Balance
$149,187
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$828,349

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2010
Sold by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp
Bought by
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2010
Sold by
Monroe Alvin and Monroe Ariel D
Bought by
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp and Countrywide Home Loans Servicing Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2008
Sold by
Light Dennis Palmer and The Scriven Light Trust
Bought by
Monroe Alvin and Monroe Ariel D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,033
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
Forgette Mark -- Title 365
Forgette Mark $271,500 Chicago Title Company
Secretary Of Housing & Urban Development -- Lsi Title Company
Bac Home Loans Servicing Lp $400,810 Accommodation
Monroe Alvin $350,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Forgette Mark $217,200
Previous Owner Monroe Alvin $348,033
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Sold $271,500 +5.6% $272 / Sq Ft
06/05/2012 06/05/12 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2012 05/26/12 For Sale $257,000 -- $258 / 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
2025 $6,117 $334,319 $100,234 $234,085
2024 $6,117 $327,765 $98,269 $229,496
2023 $5,980 $321,338 $96,342 $224,996
2022 $5,851 $315,040 $94,454 $220,586
2021 $5,848 $308,863 $92,602 $216,261
2020 $5,491 $305,697 $91,653 $214,044
2019 $5,226 $299,705 $89,856 $209,849
2018 $5,126 $293,830 $88,095 $205,735
2017 $4,929 $288,068 $86,367 $201,701
2016 $4,733 $282,421 $84,674 $197,747
2015 $4,665 $278,181 $83,403 $194,778
2014 $4,621 $272,732 $81,769 $190,963
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Christine Kim

    Bridgepointe Group

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Laila Fields

    Bridgepointe Group

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81219963

MLSListings

APN: 053-1609-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1601 Julia St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1601 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 26 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $977,536, approximately $980 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 1601 Julia St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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