NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1604 Virginia St Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,038,000 - $1,543,266

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,076 Sq Ft
$1,229/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 26, 2020

Last sale price $1,050,000 $976 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,820/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • No HOA
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of June 2020

Adorable 2 bedroom/ 1 bath craftsman cottage with original charm and thoughtful updates in the heart of North Berkeley. Lovingly cared for by one family for over 40 years. Bright and sunny rooms with dual pane windows feature original built ins, flowing hardwood floors, fresh paint, and efficient lighting. The kitchen includes custom cabinets with under cabinet lights, new appliances, stone counter tops, tile floors and room for a breakfast table or home office area. Enjoy outdoor California living in the spacious back yard, sun on the lawn or cool down under the mature Japanese Maple or Fig trees. Just one plus block to North Berkeley BART, 1 block to popular Totland playground, and 2 blocks from Ohlone Park. Easy access to Monterery Mkt, University Ave, and MLK Jr. Way makes getting to popular amenities and public transportation a breeze. Highly rated Berkeley Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norman Gee

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01477552 Listed on: 05/28/2020

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Co-Listed By

Glen Bell

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #00802040

Last Buyer's Agent

Hsu-Ching Wintz

Red Oak Realty License #01963864

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,107

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 3,800

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Floor Insulation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58215720

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,107

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPCRO 18
  • Subdivision Name: Central Berkeley
  • Directions: University Ave, north Sacramento, east on Virginia
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Floor
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3800
  • Parcel Number: 58215720

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 28, 2020
Closed on
Jun 18, 2020
Sold by
Yoshimura Dong Louise
Bought by
Chang Henry Hsi Tang and Chang Chun Tao
Seller's Agent
Norman Gee
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Hsu-Ching Wintz
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.55%
Current Estimated Value
$1,387,548

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$337,548
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2010
Sold by
Yoshimura Dong Louise and Kimiyo Yoshimura Revocable Tru
Bought by
Yoshimura Dong Louise

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2003
Sold by
Yoshimura Kimiyo
Bought by
Yoshimura Yoshimura Kimiyo Kimiyo and Yoshimura Dong Louise
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
Chang Henry Hsi Tang $1,050,000 Chicago Title Company
Yoshimura Dong Louise -- Chicago Title Company
Yoshimura Dong Louise -- None Available
Yoshimura Yoshimura Kimiyo Kimiyo -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,050,000 -- --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $976 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $1,022 / 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 $15,107 $917,069 $243,744 $680,325
2024 $15,107 $898,954 $238,966 $666,988
2023 $12,449 $780,937 $234,281 $546,656
2022 $12,175 $765,626 $229,688 $535,938
2021 $12,217 $750,619 $225,186 $525,433
2020 $3,183 $50,889 $30,937 $19,952
2019 $2,942 $49,892 $30,331 $19,561
2018 $2,849 $48,913 $29,736 $19,177
2017 $2,630 $47,954 $29,153 $18,801
2016 $2,445 $47,015 $28,582 $18,433
2015 $2,390 $46,308 $28,152 $18,156
2014 $2,326 $45,401 $27,601 $17,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Norman Gee

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 552-0878

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

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  • Glen Bell

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Glen Bell

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 333-4460

    23 Total Sales

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  • Hsu-Ching Wintz

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Hsu-Ching Wintz

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 229-9468

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40906323

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2157-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1604 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1604 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 28 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,322,317, approximately $1,228 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 1604 Virginia 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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