NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1606 Chestnut St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,329,932 - $1,444,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,227 Sq Ft
$1,142/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,383,000 $1,127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,044/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of September 2021

Main home + modern ADU/Guest House in Magical Westbrae! Just a stone's throw from Cedar Rose Park, the Ohlone Greenway, and N. Berkeley BART, this quaint bungalow on a tree-lined street offers quintessential Berkeley living. Built in 1943, the home has been transformed for today's dweller. The updated level-in bungalow flows seamlessly to a private and sun-filled yard. The detached ADU was completed in 2020 - with concrete floors, exposed beam ceiling, bold colors, and modern design; the seller used this as a guest house and a work-from-home escape. Enjoy Bartavelle breakfasts, Monterey Market for groceries, Westbrae Biergarten for lunch, or hop over to 4th Street for a bite and some shopping. This one has it all. A true gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Roethle

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01945375 Listed on: 08/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Henry Chu

License #01855861

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1943

Lot Details

  • 3,686 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59229221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1943

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1943
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo -> Cedar -> Chestnut going South
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: See Remarks
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Hookups Only, Washer, See Remarks
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3686
  • Parcel Number: 59229221
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 12, 2021
Closed on
Aug 23, 2021
Sold by
Hale Shannon P
Bought by
Lai Chun Moon
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Henry Chu
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,383,000
Premium/Discount to List
$385,000
38.58%
Current Estimated Value
$1,400,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,733
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.30%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$679,917
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$720,816

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2016
Sold by
Cole Gary L
Bought by
Hale Shannon P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$612,500
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Lai Chun Moon $1,383,000 Chicago Title Company
Hale Shannon P $875,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lai Chun Moon $750,000
Previous Owner Hale Shannon P $612,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,383,000 -- --
09/15/2021 09/15/21 Sold $1,383,000 +38.6% $1,127 / Sq Ft
08/20/2021 08/20/21 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2021 08/12/21 For Sale $998,000 -- $813 / 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 $20,193 $1,460,638 $440,291 $1,027,347
2024 $20,193 $1,431,872 $431,661 $1,007,211
2023 $19,740 $1,410,660 $423,198 $987,462
2022 $19,387 $1,376,000 $414,900 $968,100
2021 $15,766 $1,028,665 $281,449 $754,216
2020 $12,934 $928,550 $278,565 $649,985
2019 $12,578 $910,350 $273,105 $637,245
2018 $12,389 $892,500 $267,750 $624,750
2017 $11,961 $875,000 $262,500 $612,500
2016 $5,056 $314,630 $94,465 $220,165
2015 $4,983 $309,906 $93,047 $216,859
2014 $4,916 $303,836 $91,224 $212,612
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gretchen Roethle

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Gretchen Roethle

    Salt & Pine Real Estate

    (415) 599-6200

    4 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Gretchen Roethle
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Henry Chu

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40962726

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2292-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1606 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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