NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1620 Berkeley Way Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,448,000 - $1,855,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,156 Sq Ft
$1,383/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 07, 2020

Last sale price $1,425,000 $1,233 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,216/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Skylights
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Tile Countertops
  • Bungalow

About This Home

As of July 2020

Welcome home to 1620 Berkeley Way. This charming bungalow is centrally located in the heart of beautiful North Berkeley. Aside from the scenic neighborhood, mix of eclectic & local shops/eateries this property is a must see! The entire property has a craftsman flair & the features make it an entertainers dream. The main house features a relaxing wood burning fireplace that you can enjoy on movie night with your built-in projector and recessed sound system. You can also retreat to your personal redwood hot tub or spend the day sunbathing and gardening. Need a stay-cation? Retreat to the rear in-law unit! This little gem has a full kitchen, sauna & a multi-purpose space you can fill to suit your business, hobby & entertaining needs. Before you tuck away in your private loft take a trip down to your custom built underground wine cellar, it's sure to keep your favorite wines beautifully stored. You are just a few blocks from UC Berkeley campus, close to BART & easy fwy access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vincent Minelli

The Agency License #01926199 Listed on: 05/23/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Helena Zaludova

Compass SF License #01472256

Compass SF

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,298

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Slab Foundation
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • N. Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57207017

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,298

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: N. Berkeley
  • Directions: University to McGee to Berkeley way
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250
  • Parcel Number: 57207017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2020
Closed on
Jul 1, 2020
Sold by
Somberger Sean and The Philip Charles Spector Liv
Bought by
Jia Xiaoming
Seller's Agent
Vincent Minelli
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Helena Zaludova
Compass SF
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-4.68%
Current Estimated Value
$1,598,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$173,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%
Original Mortgage
$783,750
Outstanding Balance
$697,796
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$918,713

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2020
Sold by
Spector Philip C
Bought by
Spector Philip Charles and Philip Charles Spector Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 1998
Sold by
Greenwood James R and Mustard Meredith
Bought by
Spector Philip C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,800
Interest Rate
7.06%
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
Jia Xiaoming $1,425,000 Old Republic Title Company
Spector Philip Charles -- None Available
Spector Philip C $336,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jia Xiaoming $783,750
Previous Owner Spector Philip C $226,000
Previous Owner Spector Philip C $236,000
Previous Owner Spector Philip C $268,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,425,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,425,000 -- --
07/07/2020 07/07/20 Sold $1,425,000 -5.0% $1,233 / Sq Ft
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Price Changed $1,500,000 +0.3% $1,298 / Sq Ft
05/23/2020 05/23/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $1,293 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $21,298 $1,553,272 $462,734 $1,090,538
2024 $21,298 $1,522,822 $453,663 $1,069,159
2023 $20,824 $1,492,974 $444,771 $1,048,203
2022 $20,460 $1,463,700 $436,050 $1,027,650
2021 $20,431 $1,425,000 $427,500 $997,500
2020 $8,488 $512,214 $147,164 $365,050
2019 $7,832 $502,174 $144,280 $357,894
2018 $7,692 $492,329 $141,451 $350,878
2017 $7,406 $482,678 $138,678 $344,000
2016 $7,154 $473,216 $135,960 $337,256
2015 $7,055 $466,107 $133,917 $332,190
2014 $6,951 $456,979 $131,295 $325,684
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vincent Minelli

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Vincent Minelli

    The Agency

    (510) 326-8034

    25 Total Sales

    Vincent Minelli
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  • Helena Zaludova

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Helena Zaludova

    Compass SF

    (415) 517-2944

    128 Total Sales

    Helena Zaludova
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40905899

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2070-017-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1620 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1620 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 23 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,598,522, approximately $1,382 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 1620 Berkeley 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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