NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1620 Chestnut St Berkeley, CA 94702

Estimated Value: $1,112,000 - $1,354,481

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,365 Sq Ft
$924/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2021

Last sale price $1,197,000 $877 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,204/month

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • 2-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of May 2021

Welcome to your happy place! 1620 Chestnut Street has been re-imagined and expanded, from the foundation up, into a bright and cheerful 3+ bedroom, 3 bathroom home that is flooded with natural light throughout. The main level has an open concept kitchen, dining, living area with vaulted ceilings, a full bathroom and the first of 3+ bedrooms. Downstairs you will first find the home office/bedroom/zoom room with separate entrance to the backyard and an en-suite bathroom. Down the hall from the office is the bonus room (staged as a bedroom), 3rd bedroom, a full bathroom and the laundry room. Sliding glass doors off of the home office, also a separate door off the stair landing, lead you to a private backyard perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Steps to Cedar Rose Park and close proximity to shops, restaurants & BART. Sewer compliant.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Baggott

License #01370004 Listed on: 02/11/2021

Co-Listed By

Vanessa Warner

SEXTON GROUP, R.E. License #02090295

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeremy Davidson

Compass License #02085874

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59229224

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,566

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOESE
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Cedar- Chestnut
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Builder
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Office, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Windows Doors, Smart Thermostat
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Landscape Back
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2000
  • Parcel Number: 59229224
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 11, 2021
Closed on
May 18, 2021
Sold by
Dailey James
Bought by
Yang Vanhai and Yang Sikai
Seller's Agent
Sarah Baggott
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy Davidson
Compass
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$1,197,000
Premium/Discount to List
$148,000
14.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,260,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,620
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.20%
Original Mortgage
$957,600
Outstanding Balance
$871,505
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$389,115

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2018
Sold by
Dailey Erika
Bought by
Dailey James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2018
Sold by
Silicon Valley International Llc
Bought by
Dailey James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2018
Sold by
Kaltenbach Christine
Bought by
Silicon Valley International Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,500
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2013
Sold by
Willis James A
Bought by
Francisco Dwane E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2013
Sold by
Francisco Dwae Eugene
Bought by
Kalttenbach Christine E
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
Yang Vanhai $1,197,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dailey James -- Fidelity National Title Comp
Dailey James $649,000 Fidelity National Title Comp
Silicon Valley International Llc $450,000 Stewart Title Of California
Francisco Dwane E -- None Available
Kalttenbach Christine E -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yang Vanhai $957,600
Previous Owner Dailey James $463,500
Previous Owner Silicon Valley International Llc $455,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,197,000 -- --
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Sold $1,197,000 +14.1% $877 / Sq Ft
04/22/2021 04/22/21 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2021 03/03/21 For Sale $1,049,000 -12.4% $768 / Sq Ft
02/18/2021 02/18/21 Off Market $1,197,000 -- --
02/11/2021 02/11/21 For Sale $1,049,000 -- $768 / 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 $18,566 $1,288,656 $388,697 $906,959
2024 $18,566 $1,263,255 $381,076 $889,179
2023 $18,143 $1,245,358 $373,607 $871,751
2022 $17,801 $1,213,940 $366,282 $854,658
2021 $13,783 $858,333 $200,650 $657,683
2020 $10,768 $661,980 $198,594 $463,386
2019 $9,586 $649,000 $194,700 $454,300
2018 $6,909 $430,943 $129,283 $301,660
2017 $6,657 $422,495 $126,748 $295,747
2016 $6,460 $414,211 $124,263 $289,948
2015 $6,370 $407,991 $122,397 $285,594
2014 $6,330 $400,000 $120,000 $280,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarah Baggott

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sarah Baggott

    (510) 610-2608

    70 Total Sales

    Sarah Baggott
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Vanessa Warner

    SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

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  • Jeremy Davidson

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeremy Davidson

    Compass

    (415) 717-4103

    95 Total Sales

    Jeremy Davidson
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40937470

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2292-024-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702

1620 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1620 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 11 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,260,620, approximately $923 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1620 Chestnut St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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