NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1624 Hopkins St Berkeley, CA 94707

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,510,000 - $1,683,971

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,233 Sq Ft
$1,291/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 20, 2021

Last sale price $1,625,000 $1,318 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,559/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Detached Garage
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to King School Park

About This Home

As of October 2021

Wonderfully renovated California Bungalow in the heart of the coveted Northbrae neighborhood of Berkeley. You will love the sprawling 1100sqft deck with sunken hot tub and gas fire pit. Gourmet kitchen and remodeled bathroom, beautiful new black wood flooring with built-ins at entry, closets with organizers and barn doors in the bedrooms. Newly finished work shop and storage shed off the long driveway. The finished garage is plumbed and ready for your in-law unit, home office or separate ADU. Step off your front porch and immerse yourself in Northbrae’s Monterey Market, delicious Goia pizza, Hopkins Bakery, Monterey Fish Market, Magnani’s grocery and Roma coffee house! Welcome Home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ernie Sexton

SEXTON GROUP, R.E. License #01315959 Listed on: 09/09/2021

Co-Listed By

Vanessa Warner

SEXTON GROUP, R.E. License #02090295

Last Buyer's Agent

Jack Cooper

Compass License #01955210

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,211

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 3,465 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6024385

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,211

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOESE
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
  • Directions: Hopkins at Carlotta
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Workshop, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None, Solar Pool Owned
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3465
  • Parcel Number: 6024385
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2021
Closed on
Oct 5, 2021
Sold by
Shane Albert and Neyman Alexandra
Bought by
Goodman Wesley
Seller's Agent
Ernie Sexton
SEXTON GROUP, R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Jack Cooper
Compass
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$530,000
48.4%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,625,126

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,187,327
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$404,416

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2020
Sold by
Shane Albert and Neyman Alexandra
Bought by
Shane Albert and Neyman Alexandra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2016
Sold by
Chow Michael S and Takahashi Mika
Bought by
Shane Albert and Neyman Alexandra

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2014
Sold by
Chow Michael S and Takahashi Mika
Bought by
Chow Chow Michael S Michael S and Chow Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2014
Sold by
Chow Chow Michael Michael and Chow Michael
Bought by
Chow Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2006
Sold by
Chow Michael
Bought by
Chow Michael and The Michael Chow & Mika Takaha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1998
Sold by
Won Cynthia
Bought by
Chow Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
6.93%
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
Goodman Wesley $1,625,000 Chicago Title Company
Shane Albert -- None Available
Shane Albert $888,000 Old Republic Title Company
Chow Chow Michael S Michael S -- None Available
Chow Michael -- None Available
Chow Michael S -- None Available
Chow Michael -- None Available
Chow Michael -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goodman Wesley $1,300,000
Previous Owner Shane Albert $600,500
Previous Owner Shane Albert $625,500
Previous Owner Chow Michael $131,368
Previous Owner Chow Michael $14,000
Previous Owner Chow Michael $155,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,625,000 -- --
10/20/2021 10/20/21 Sold $1,625,000 +48.4% $1,318 / Sq Ft
09/22/2021 09/22/21 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2021 09/09/21 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $888 / 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 $23,211 $1,685,050 $507,195 $1,183,455
2023 $22,709 $1,657,500 $497,250 $1,160,250
2022 $22,550 $1,625,000 $487,500 $1,137,500
2021 $15,057 $945,104 $285,631 $666,473
2020 $14,385 $942,344 $282,703 $659,641
2019 $13,948 $923,874 $277,162 $646,712
2018 $13,709 $905,760 $271,728 $634,032
2017 $13,250 $888,000 $266,400 $621,600
2016 $4,695 $237,485 $165,025 $72,460
2015 $4,616 $233,919 $162,547 $71,372
2014 $4,551 $229,338 $159,364 $69,974
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ernie Sexton

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ernie Sexton

    SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

    (510) 368-2890

    2 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Ernie Sexton
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  • Vanessa Warner

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Vanessa Warner

    SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

    (415) 525-7872

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

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  • Jack Cooper

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jack Cooper

    Compass

    (510) 599-8685

    3 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Jack Cooper
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40966385

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2438-005-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1624 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1624 Hopkins St, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 09 September 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,591,743, approximately $1,290 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 1624 Hopkins St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Thousand Oaks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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