1615 Blake St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
3
Baths
1,900
Sq Ft
4,823
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Classic Craftsman bungalow with two sweet studio units in back. Great compound or home + income in excellent central Berkeley location. The house has lovely original details, gorgeous wood floors, original fireplace, 2 bedrooms on a split level. The large eat-in-kitchen opens to the sunny fenced back yard. The house has been painted inside and out, floors refinished, newly re-wired. The studios are compact, yet feel airy and full of light, with a new mini-split for heating and cooling the upper unit. Leave the car in the driveway and enjoy living in a swell neighborhood with a 95 Walkscore. BART, UC Berkeley, downtown, Berkeley Bowl, 4th St and N. Berkeley shops, all within a 1 mile radius.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,633
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 4,823 Sq Ft Lot
- South Facing Home
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Cottage
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Washer
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by House+2Studios
- Central Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 54180613
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
Jun 4, 2025
Sold by
Steven Nadel Living Trust and Eugene A Wiens Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Pratt Grace Belmour Eliz
Seller's Agent
Tracy Davis
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-3.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
79.80%
Original Mortgage
$937,500
Outstanding Balance
$936,694
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,306
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Wiens Eugene
Bought by
Wiens Eugene and Wiens Eugene A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Nadel Steven J
Bought by
Nadel Steven and Steven Nadel Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 13, 2002
Sold by
Nadel Steven J and Wiens Eugene
Bought by
Nadel Steven J and Wiens Eugene
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,600
Interest Rate
6.84%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,250,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $43,000 | Orange Coast Title |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $937,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $140,600 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $155,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | Sold | $1,250,000 | 0.0% | $658 / Sq Ft |
| 06/11/2025 06/11/25 | Sold | $1,250,000 | -3.8% | $658 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/21/2025 05/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $1,300,000 | 0.0% | $684 / Sq Ft |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $1,300,000 | -- | $684 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,633 | $975,992 | $294,931 | $688,061 |
| 2023 | $15,306 | $963,718 | $289,148 | $674,570 |
| 2022 | $7,469 | $317,113 | $97,396 | $226,717 |
| 2021 | $7,440 | $310,759 | $95,487 | $222,272 |
| 2020 | $6,894 | $314,501 | $94,508 | $219,993 |
| 2019 | $6,458 | $308,336 | $92,655 | $215,681 |
| 2018 | $6,313 | $302,290 | $90,838 | $211,452 |
| 2017 | $9,531 | $575,454 | $192,793 | $382,661 |
| 2016 | $6,402 | $343,776 | $101,952 | $241,824 |
| 2015 | $6,303 | $338,614 | $100,421 | $238,193 |
| 2014 | $6,398 | $331,983 | $98,455 | $233,528 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tracy Davis
Red Oak Realty
(510) 301-3924
8 in this area
77 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
(510) 622-8300
4 in this area
61 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41095510
APN: 054-1806-013-00
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