NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1634 McGee Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,906,358

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,065 Sq Ft
$923/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2020

Last sale price $1,500,000 $726 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,529/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of June 2020

Turn-of-the-Century traditional beauty with artfully designed remodel of kitchen and baths. High ceilings, intricate woodworking details, built-ins, fir floors, insulated windows, upgraded electrical and plumbing. Developed plans for remodeling basement into fab additional living space. Ideal sweet spot location: easily convenient to North Berkeley BART, Monterey Market, Cheeseboard, Chez Panisse and Totland park. Great extra space off master bedroom, begging for ensuite bath to be added. This home exudes character inside and out, with the beautifully manicured rear garden with hot tub, water feature and mature plantings.Virtually view 3-D Matterport tour and pics here: 1634McGee.com PLEASE DO NOT WALK ONTO ANY PART OF THE PROPERTY WITHOUT AN APPT.

Last Listed By

Colleen Larkin

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00874780 Listed on: 04/08/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,524

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Bay or Harbor Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5821563

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,524

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Just south of Cedar
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Other
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Partial, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500
  • Parcel Number: 5821563
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2020
Closed on
Jun 15, 2020
Sold by
Brandt James and Brandt Lauren D
Bought by
Saltman Alexander H and Read Marion M
Seller's Agent
Colleen Larkin
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Karthiga Anandan
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$1,700,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-11.76%
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,906,358

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$406,358
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$148,500
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2006
Sold by
Bischoff David Arthur and Bischoff Vivian Vaughn
Bought by
Brandt James and Brandt Lauren D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$588,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1994
Sold by
Bischoff Vivian Vaughn
Bought by
Bischoff David Arthur

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
Saltman Alexander H $1,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Brandt James -- Placer Title Company
Bischoff David Arthur -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saltman Alexander H $1,192,427
Closed Saltman Alexander H $148,500
Closed Saltman Alexander H $1,200,000
Closed Aujla Pealkashvir $415,000
Previous Owner Brandt James $570,000
Previous Owner Brandt James $584,000
Previous Owner Brandt James $588,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $1,500,000 -6.0% $726 / Sq Ft
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2020 05/12/20 Price Changed $1,595,000 -4.8% $772 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Price Changed $1,675,000 -1.5% $811 / Sq Ft
04/08/2020 04/08/20 For Sale $1,700,000 -- $823 / 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 $23,524 $1,601,284 $482,485 $1,125,799
2023 $23,054 $1,576,754 $473,026 $1,103,728
2022 $22,676 $1,538,840 $463,752 $1,082,088
2021 $22,757 $1,508,540 $454,662 $1,060,878
2020 $14,602 $918,367 $275,510 $642,857
2019 $13,965 $900,367 $270,110 $630,257
2018 $13,722 $882,720 $264,816 $617,904
2017 $13,251 $865,417 $259,625 $605,792
2016 $12,790 $848,454 $254,536 $593,918
2015 $12,616 $835,716 $250,715 $585,001
2014 $12,514 $819,348 $245,804 $573,544
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colleen Larkin

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Colleen Larkin

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 816-2507

    4 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Colleen Larkin
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  • Karthiga Anandan

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Karthiga Anandan

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 409-5356

    4 in this area

    54 Total Sales

    Karthiga Anandan
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40901121

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2156-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 North Berkeley

1634 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1634 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 08 April 2020 and is currently priced at $1,906,358, approximately $923 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 1634 McGee Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Thousand Oaks Elementary School.

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