NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1617 McGee Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,646,000 - $2,013,454

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,609 Sq Ft
$1,160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2022

Last sale price $2,050,000 $1,274 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,762/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of July 2022

The total renovation of 1617 McGee Ave (c. 2020) showcases the finest characteristics of this exquisite Cape Cod farmhouse with its easy, charming, and quintessentially alluring lifestyle. The interior living space has Eco Home FSC certified wood floors and cabinets. Warm lighting by Schoolhouse Electric, Joss & Main, and Rejuvenation. New Marvin windows and doors. The garden-level bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with radiant heat, Cle Tile, and hardware by Kohler Purist. Enter the chef's kitchen, where the ceiling height makes full use of the gabled roof to present a beautiful room of great volume, with skylights, Calacatta Marble countertops, a Walnut kitchen island, and an oversized farm sink, complete with vintage (modern Perrin Rowe Georgian) Faucet, and state of the art appliances. Accessible from several areas, gardens surround the house with fruit trees, drought-tolerant plants, and three sitting areas. Every detail makes this home memorable and delightful.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Adelaida Mejia

Vanguard Properties License #01906166 Listed on: 06/22/2022

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Li

Better Homes and Gardens RP License #01189430

Better Homes and Gardens RP

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,577

Year Built

  • Built in 1907 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,609 Sq Ft Home
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Marble Countertops
  • Wood Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Open Parking

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 058-2163-013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,577

Year Built

Built in 1907 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Farmhouse
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Bed 0-5YR, Kitchen 0-5YR, Other-Rmks 0-5YR
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Radiant Heat, Tile, Window
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Gas Plumbed, Hood Over Range
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Marble Counter, Wood Counter
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Washer Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1274.08
  • Room Type: Attic, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Square Footage: 1609.00
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Dual Pane Full, Weather Stripped, Window Screens

Exterior Features

  • Driveway Sidewalks: Gated
  • Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Attached, Interior Access
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Radiant

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 058-2163-013
  • Irrigation: Irrigation Connected
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0689
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3000.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 29753265.60

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 22, 2022
Closed on
Jul 20, 2022
Sold by
Smith-Brennan Family Trust
Bought by
Drinan Stephen Patrick and Leung Wai Yee
Seller's Agent
Adelaida Mejia
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Anna Li
Better Homes and Gardens RP
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$655,000
46.95%
Current Estimated Value
$1,926,435

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$123,565
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.41%
Original Mortgage
$1,287,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,236,717
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$726,173

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2019
Sold by
Smith Geoffrey C and Brennan Adrienne C
Bought by
Smith Brennan Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2015
Sold by
Elliot Anne Marie and Martinelli Charles W
Bought by
Smith Geoffrey C and Brennan Adrienne C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$639,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2005
Sold by
Elliott Anne Marie
Bought by
Martinelli Charles W and Elliott Anne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$515,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2000
Sold by
Martinelli Charles W
Bought by
Elliott Anne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
8.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1996
Sold by
Liebman Mark Vankleef and Myers Lauchlin Mitchell
Bought by
Elliott Anne Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$139,000
Interest Rate
7.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1995
Sold by
Liebman Mark V C
Bought by
Liebman Mark Vancleef and Myers Lauchlin Mitchell
Source: Public Records

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
Drinan Stephen Patrick $2,050,000 Placer Title
Smith Brennan Family Trust -- None Available
Smith Geoffrey C -- None Available
Smith Geoffrey C $799,000 Chicago Title Company
Martinelli Charles W -- Chicago Title Co
Elliott Anne Marie -- United Title Insurance Compa
Elliott Anne Marie $219,000 North American Title Co
Liebman Mark Vancleef -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Drinan Stephen Patrick $1,287,500
Previous Owner Smith Geoffrey C $884,000
Previous Owner Smith Geoffrey C $187,500
Previous Owner Smith Geoffrey C $639,000
Previous Owner Martinelli Charles W $515,000
Previous Owner Elliott Anne Marie $100,000
Previous Owner Elliott Anne Marie $357,125
Previous Owner Elliott Anne Marie $75,000
Previous Owner Elliott Anne Marie $187,000
Previous Owner Elliott Anne Marie $139,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Sold $2,050,000 +47.0% $1,274 / Sq Ft
06/29/2022 06/29/22 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2022 06/22/22 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $867 / 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
2025 $26,577 $2,125,820 $639,846 $1,492,974
2024 $26,577 $1,979,000 $595,800 $1,390,200
2023 $25,338 $1,886,000 $565,800 $1,320,200
2022 $15,849 $1,091,527 $339,750 $751,777
2021 $15,899 $1,070,129 $333,090 $737,039
2020 $12,995 $878,037 $329,676 $548,361
2019 $12,630 $860,826 $323,214 $537,612
2018 $12,424 $843,951 $316,878 $527,073
2017 $11,991 $827,404 $310,665 $516,739
2016 $11,630 $811,184 $304,575 $506,609
2015 $5,329 $302,705 $90,811 $211,894
2014 $5,215 $296,777 $89,033 $207,744
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Adelaida Mejia

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Adelaida Mejia

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 420-1308

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

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  • Anna Li

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Anna Li

    Better Homes and Gardens RP

    (510) 868-1400

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 422671586

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 058-2163-013-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1617 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1617 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 22 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,866,864, approximately $1,160 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 1617 McGee Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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