NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1620 Le Roy Ave Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,818,000 - $3,640,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,948 Sq Ft
$843/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 10, 2022

Last sale price $3,700,000 $937 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,330/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of June 2022

Grand, move-in ready home, with views from the Campanile across the SF skyline and bridges to the Marin hills. Sophisticated architecture referring to Spanish-Med style as well as Arts & Crafts feat. tole-painted & hand-carved beams paired with Mahogany and wrought iron accents, arches, tile roof and thick adobe-like walls. Great layout where everything flows just right from the gated formal entry to the very back of the garden with its secret fireside retreat. Main level has huge well-connected living spaces, a refreshed open kitchen, laundry, bath and bedroom w/fireplace. Upper level offers four good sized bedrooms surrounding a central foyer with built in storage and two baths. The lower level provides extra space with a utility room, knotty pine style game room and a legal one bedroom unit. Mature rear garden has several distinct areas that add to the magic of the home. Amazing location close to campus, parks and classic North Shattuck delights. This is the one.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Rosdail

Keller Williams San Francisco License #01349379 Listed on: 05/17/2022

Keller Williams San Francisco

Last Buyer's Agent

Nathan Jines

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02044913

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,287

Year Built

  • Built in 1933

Lot Details

  • 6,966 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Northside Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5821963

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,287

Year Built

Built in 1933

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1933
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHSIDE
  • Directions: Turn right on Le Roy Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Eat In Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Entry Gate
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Kitchen, Washer
  • 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: 6966
  • Parcel Number: 5821963
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2022
Closed on
May 31, 2022
Sold by
Hess Carl E
Bought by
Appin Loren Sean and Singh Noreen
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Rosdail
Keller Williams San Francisco
Buyer's Agent
Nathan Jines
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$3,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,702,000
85.19%
Current Estimated Value
$3,328,775

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$371,225
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2013
Sold by
Hess Winifred L and Hess Wilmot N
Bought by
Hess Winifred L and Hess Wilmot N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.08%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 1999
Sold by
Hess Winifred E Trust and Winifred L
Bought by
Hess Wilmot N and Hess Winifred L
Source: Public Records

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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
Appin Loren Sean $3,700,000 Chicago Title
Hess Winifred L -- None Available
Hess Wilmot N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Appin Loren Sean $2,480,000
Previous Owner Hess Winifred L $250,000
Previous Owner Hess Winifred L $310,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,700,000 -- --
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Sold $3,700,000 +85.2% $937 / Sq Ft
05/26/2022 05/26/22 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2022 05/17/22 For Sale $1,998,000 -- $506 / 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
2024 $46,287 $3,300,000 $990,000 $2,310,000
2023 $52,754 $3,774,000 $1,132,200 $2,641,800
2022 $9,348 $2,441,000 $734,400 $1,713,600
2021 $9,295 $250,356 $70,442 $186,914
2020 $8,559 $254,717 $69,719 $184,998
2019 $7,960 $249,724 $68,353 $181,371
2018 $7,735 $244,828 $67,013 $177,815
2017 $7,449 $240,028 $65,699 $174,329
2016 $7,001 $235,322 $64,411 $170,911
2015 $6,860 $231,787 $63,443 $168,344
2014 $6,661 $227,247 $62,200 $165,047
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jennifer Rosdail

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jennifer Rosdail

    Keller Williams San Francisco

    (415) 269-4663

    1 in this area

    236 Total Sales

    Jennifer Rosdail
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  • Nathan Jines

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Nathan Jines

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 220-4714

    2 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    Nathan Jines
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40993635

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2196-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 North Berkeley

1620 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1620 Le Roy Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 17 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,328,775, approximately $843 per square foot. This property was built in 1933. 1620 Le Roy Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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