Varnell Owens
Better Homes Realty
(650) 449-4167
58 Total Sales
1 in West Berkeley
$1,175,000 Price
1607 5th St Berkeley, CA 94710
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,612,375
5
Beds
2
Baths
1,782
Sq Ft
$905/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- 0.2 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- Premium Lot
- 5-minute walk to James Kenney Community Center
About This Home
As of December 2020Rare opportunity to own this vintage Berkeley duplex that is located on an 8,775 square foot lot in the heart of the Oceanview neighborhood and is just blocks from the 4th Street/Gilman District shops, cafes, and restaurants. Property will be delivered vacant at close of escrow allowing an opportunity to earn top market rents or to live in 1-unit and rent out the other. Upper level main house has 10’ ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, updated kitchen and bathroom, new interior paint, and hardwood floors. Street level unit was converted with permits (reflected in public record-Buyer to verify) and has a separate entrance, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, new carpet and paint, updated kitchen and bathroom. Shared laundry room. Oversized lot provides 2+ off street/gated parking spaces at rear of lot, patio, fruit trees, and plenty of room for a garden or the ability to section off to provide private yard space for each unit. Close to BART, Amtrack, UC Berkeley, HWY 80/580/880, and the Bay Bridge.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kismet Real Estate License #02054386 Listed on: 11/18/2020
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 8,775 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Premium Lot
- Level Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Duplex
- Wood Siding
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Outdoor Storage
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 1,782 Sq Ft Building
- Bay East Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 57211716
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 2021
Sold by
Kirby Ung Revocable Trust and Ung Kirby
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 11, 2021
Sold by
Ung Kirby and Kongrungparkorn Akkarapol Perry
Bought by
Kirby Ung Revocable Trust and Popkorni Living Trust
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 18, 2020
Closed on
Dec 17, 2020
Sold by
Harrington Anthony and Estate Of Gregory Cornell Harr
Bought by
Ung Kirby and Kongrungparkorn Akkarapol Perry
Seller's Agent
Sohrab Sangha
Kismet Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christine Wong
United Brokers Real Estate
List Price
$1,398,000
Sold Price
$1,415,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
1.22%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,053,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
The Berkeley Successor Agency
Bought by
City Of Berkeley and Successor Housing Agency
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in West Berkeley, CA
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Varnell Owens
-
Kelly Crawford
Kelly Crawford
Vanguard Properties
(925) 396-7158
216 Total Sales
1 in West Berkeley
$855,000 Price
-
WARREN RODGERSON
WARREN RODGERSON
Winkler Real Estate Group
(650) 550-1450
19 Total Sales
1 in West Berkeley
$910,000 Price
-
John Kirkish
John Kirkish
Flat Rate Realty
(510) 680-2538
37 Total Sales
1 in West Berkeley
$1,200,000 Price
-
Hector Orozco
Hector Orozco
Compass
(650) 457-6413
72 Total Sales
1 in West Berkeley
$1,025,000 Price
-
Viktor Manrique
Viktor Manrique
RE/MAX Regency
(341) 222-3488
122 Total Sales
1 in West Berkeley
$1,130,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Kku Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Ung Kirby | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Kirby Ung Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Ung Kirby | $1,415,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| City Of Berkeley | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,053,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,415,000 | -- | -- |
| 12/30/2020 12/30/20 | Sold | $1,415,000 | +1.2% | $794 / Sq Ft |
| 11/30/2020 11/30/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/18/2020 11/18/20 | For Sale | $1,398,000 | -- | $785 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $28,721 | $1,884,216 | $468,673 | $1,422,543 |
| 2025 | $26,589 | $1,847,148 | $459,487 | $1,394,661 |
| 2024 | $26,589 | $1,810,797 | $450,479 | $1,367,318 |
| 2023 | $22,168 | $1,465,165 | $441,649 | $1,030,516 |
| 2022 | $21,742 | $1,437,700 | $432,990 | $1,010,310 |
| 2021 | $22,157 | $1,415,000 | $424,500 | $990,500 |
| 2020 | $5,787 | $172,921 | $45,153 | $127,768 |
| 2019 | $5,372 | $169,531 | $44,268 | $125,263 |
| 2018 | $5,222 | $166,208 | $43,400 | $122,808 |
| 2017 | $4,999 | $162,949 | $42,549 | $120,400 |
| 2016 | $4,697 | $159,755 | $41,715 | $118,040 |
| 2015 | $4,605 | $157,356 | $41,089 | $116,267 |
| 2014 | $4,547 | $154,274 | $40,284 | $113,990 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sohrab Sangha
Seller's Agent in 2020
Sohrab Sangha
Kismet Real Estate
(510) 258-6373
198 Total Sales
-
Brooke Crossland
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Brooke Crossland
Coldwell Banker Realty
(510) 305-6450
179 Total Sales
-
Christine Wong
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Christine Wong
United Brokers Real Estate
(510) 384-9341
1 in this area
43 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40929705
APN: 057-2117-016-00
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