$1,317,500
SOLD JAN 22, 2025

1611 Curtis St Berkeley, CA 94702

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,089 Sq Ft
2,934 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,210 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

92 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

This updated Berkeley Craftsman bungalow offers a perfect blend of modern amenities and timeless Berkeley charm, with the added benefit of owned solar panels, grandfathered into NEM 2.0. The solar system covers more than 100% of the home’s electricity needs, even with an electric car, making it both environmentally friendly and energy-efficient. The exterior welcomes you with lush succulents and a sunflower-yellow front door. Inside, the large living room is perfect for relaxing or entertaining, with recessed lighting, classic Craftsman windows, and stunning red oak floors. The bright kitchen features Brazilian slate flooring, river-washed granite countertops, and a gas stove, with a glass door leading to the private patio shaded by a magnificent California Oak tree. The light-filled bedrooms come with built-in closets, and the remodeled bathroom adds a fresh, contemporary touch. You’ll stay comfortable year-round with radiant floor heating throughout the main level and newly installed air conditioning for those warmer months. The expansive lower level offers versatility, with a laundry area, exercise/playroom, and a bonus space ideal for a private office or studio. The modern rear cottage, now equipped with a new A/C and heater mini-split system, provides a tranquil retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ted Chen

License #02017553 Listed on: 10/18/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Shannon Prokup

Red Oak Realty License #01865014

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 2,934 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Multiple Heating Units
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59229149

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,665

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley
  • Directions: Cedar St to Curtis St
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Radiant, MultiUnits
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2934
  • Parcel Number: 59229149

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2024
Closed on
Jan 14, 2025
Sold by
Wang Bichen
Bought by
Allen Peter and Priete Chaylee A
Seller's Agent
Ted Chen
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Prokup
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,180,000
Sold Price
$1,317,500
Premium/Discount to List
$137,500
11.65%
Views
156
Current Estimated Value
$1,341,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.52%
Original Mortgage
$957,500
Outstanding Balance
$950,577
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$391,365

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2020
Closed on
Nov 10, 2020
Sold by
Borba Joseph G
Bought by
Wang Bichen
Seller's Agent
Mala Mahlebashian
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Charles Goldstein
Re/max Accord
List Price
$1,075,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$185,000
17.21%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%
Original Mortgage
$999,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2007
Sold by
Stolarczuk Margaret M and Margaret M Stolarczuk 2005 Tru
Bought by
Borba Joseph G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$496,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Stolarczuk Margaret M
Bought by
Stolarczuk Margaret M and Margaret M Stolarczuk 2005 Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1999
Sold by
Laporta Tom
Bought by
Stolarczuk Margaret M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,600
Interest Rate
6.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1993
Sold by
Wheeler Douglas A and Stein Peggy
Bought by
Laporta Tom and Stolarczuk Margaret

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,500
Interest Rate
3.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,317,500 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,260,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $620,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- First Southwestern Title Co
Grant Deed $205,500 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $957,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $999,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $496,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $171,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $181,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,260,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Sold $1,317,500 -2.4% $1,210 / Sq Ft
11/22/2024 11/22/24 Price Changed $1,350,000 -3.5% $1,240 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Price Changed $1,399,000 +18.6% $1,285 / Sq Ft
10/04/2024 10/04/24 For Sale $1,180,000 -6.3% $1,084 / Sq Ft
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Sold $1,260,000 +17.2% $1,157 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2020 10/13/20 For Sale $1,075,000 -- $987 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $18,665 $1,363,848 $409,154 $954,694
2024 $18,665 $1,330,111 $401,133 $935,978
2023 $18,301 $1,310,903 $393,271 $917,632
2022 $18,025 $1,278,200 $385,560 $899,640
2021 $18,102 $1,253,000 $378,000 $882,000
2020 $11,318 $759,493 $227,848 $531,645
2019 $10,893 $744,607 $223,382 $521,225
2018 $10,714 $730,011 $219,003 $511,008
2017 $10,342 $715,702 $214,710 $500,992
2016 $10,024 $701,671 $210,501 $491,170
2015 $9,888 $691,138 $207,341 $483,797
2014 $8,547 $575,000 $172,500 $402,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41075514

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 059-2291-049-00