NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1625 Buena Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,659,000 - $1,766,477

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,571 Sq Ft
$1,081/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,650,000 $1,050 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,900/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2021

Rarely available 4 bedroom home in North Berkeley on quiet, wide street. Completely remodeled and located in one of Berkeley's most coveted neighborhoods in close proximity to the Hopkins Street shops, Gourmet Ghetto, BART and UC Berkeley. Lots of room in the backyard for possible expansion or ADU. Open Saturday 10/23 and Sunday 10/24 from 1-4pm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Soon Lee

Re/max Gold License #00635354 Listed on: 10/21/2021

Re/max Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Erik Dreher

Red Oak Realty License #02011235

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 4,040 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59228011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: McGee to Buena
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas Piped
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4040
  • Parcel Number: 59228011
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2021
Closed on
Nov 10, 2021
Sold by
Mecat Llc
Bought by
Goldstein Elisabeth Leslie and Johnson Nathanael Bradley
Seller's Agent
Michael Soon Lee
Re/max Gold
Buyer's Agent
Erik Dreher
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,388,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$262,000
18.88%
Current Estimated Value
$1,698,119

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,119
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,007,960
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$690,159

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2021
Sold by
Lai Jeffrey Kent and The John R And Lon H Lai Trust
Bought by
Mecat Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,700
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 2021
Sold by
Lai John Robert
Bought by
John R And Lon H Lai Trust and Lai

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2020
Sold by
Lai Jeffrey Kent and The John R And Lon H Lai Trust
Bought by
Wong Michael G and Wong Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 1994
Sold by
Lai John R
Bought by
Lai David Richard
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
Goldstein Elisabeth Leslie $1,650,000 Provident Title Company
Mecat Llc $1,100,000 Provident Title Company
John R And Lon H Lai Trust -- --
Wong Michael G -- None Available
Lai David Richard -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goldstein Elisabeth Leslie $1,100,000
Previous Owner Mecat Llc $1,100,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
11/19/2021 11/19/21 Sold $1,650,000 +18.9% $1,050 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2021 10/21/21 For Sale $1,388,000 -- $884 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $24,032 $1,743,980 $525,294 $1,225,686
2024 $24,032 $1,709,660 $514,998 $1,201,662
2023 $23,506 $1,683,000 $504,900 $1,178,100
2022 $23,319 $1,643,000 $495,000 $1,155,000
2021 $4,101 $67,747 $48,246 $26,501
2020 $3,754 $73,980 $47,751 $26,229
2019 $3,456 $72,530 $46,815 $25,715
2018 $3,346 $71,108 $45,897 $25,211
2017 $3,195 $69,714 $44,997 $24,717
2016 $2,972 $68,347 $44,115 $24,232
2015 $2,907 $67,321 $43,453 $23,868
2014 $2,831 $66,002 $42,601 $23,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Soon Lee

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Soon Lee

    RE/MAX

    (925) 864-8848

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Michael Soon Lee
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  • Erik Dreher

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Erik Dreher

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 292-2000

    2 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Erik Dreher
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40970450

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 059-2280-011-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1625 Buena Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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