NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1607 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,613,000 - $1,882,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,755 Sq Ft
$1,022/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 10, 2019

Last sale price $1,495,000 $852 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,927/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

As of April 2019

Great location and upswing here! This is a terrific property...or will be once it has been rehabbed! Loads of potential, quiet neighborhood, walk downtown living in central Berkeley! Public transportation...easy BART, Trans Bay Bus, Train, and freeway! Walk everywhere!!! Great house, close to UCB too!

Last Listed By

Lan Ha

Compass License #01505716 Listed on: 02/08/2019

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,171

Year Built

  • 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,755 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55-1912-26

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,171

Year Built

1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0
  • Year Built: 1925

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area, Dining/Living Combo
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Tankless Water Heater, GSRG, REFA
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, RMDL
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Kitchen Features: Marble Counter, RMDL
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Lower Level: Family Room, Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 851.85
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Square Footage: 1755.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wall Insulation, Wood
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: FNCY
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tar/Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: UNCV
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 55-1912-26
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private, Shape Regular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0723
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3150.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 20677731.67

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2019
Closed on
Apr 3, 2019
Sold by
Saephanh Nai Chio and Saechao Vern Khang
Bought by
Garske Karyn Chen and Garske Karl David
Seller's Agent
Lan Ha
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Judson Cassels
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,495,000
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$1,794,450

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$299,450
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.05%
Original Mortgage
$1,196,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,062,136
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$732,314

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2017
Closed on
Jun 13, 2017
Sold by
Meekins William E and Meekins Grace D
Bought by
Saephanh Nai Chio and Saechao Vern Khang
Seller's Agent
Laura Martell
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Graves
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
$226,000
41.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
43.76%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2001
Sold by
Meekins William E
Bought by
Meekins William E and Meekins Grace D

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
Garske Karyn Chen $1,495,000 Chicago Title Company
Saephanh Nai Chio $775,000 Chicago Title Company
Meekins William E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Garske Karyn Chen $1,196,000
Previous Owner Saephanh Nai Chio $620,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $775,000 -- --
04/10/2019 04/10/19 Sold $1,495,000 0.0% $852 / Sq Ft
03/20/2019 03/20/19 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2019 02/08/19 For Sale $1,495,000 +92.9% $852 / Sq Ft
06/20/2017 06/20/17 Sold $775,000 +41.2% $617 / Sq Ft
06/06/2017 06/06/17 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2017 05/30/17 For Sale $549,000 -- $437 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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
2024 $23,171 $1,627,976 $546,815 $1,088,161
2023 $22,664 $1,602,924 $536,095 $1,066,829
2022 $22,269 $1,564,499 $525,585 $1,045,914
2021 $22,369 $1,533,687 $515,280 $1,025,407
2020 $21,365 $1,524,900 $510,000 $1,014,900
2019 $12,436 $806,310 $241,893 $564,417
2018 $12,213 $790,500 $237,150 $553,350
2017 $2,482 $46,264 $24,294 $21,970
2016 $2,320 $45,358 $23,818 $21,540
2015 $2,270 $44,676 $23,460 $21,216
2014 $2,215 $43,801 $23,001 $20,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lan Ha

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Lan Ha

    Compass

    (415) 902-3487

    19 Total Sales

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  • Judson Cassels

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Judson Cassels

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 321-7000

    22 Total Sales

    Judson Cassels
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  • Laura Martell

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Laura Martell

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (415) 948-1282

    97 Total Sales

    Laura Martell
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Linda Keilch

    WEST END PROPERTIES

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  • Wendy Graves

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Wendy Graves

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (415) 823-2523

    32 Total Sales

    Wendy Graves
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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 481103

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 055-1912-026-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1607 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1607 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 08 February 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,794,450, approximately $1,022 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 1607 Channing Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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