Seller's Agent in 2022
Sheila Gallagher
Compass
(510) 703-8804
2 in this area
10 Total Sales
1635 California St Berkeley, CA 94703
North Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,597,000 - $1,766,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,651
Sq Ft
$1,030/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
- 4-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
- Wood Flooring
- Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
- Solar Power System
- 2-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland
About This Home
As of March 2022This classic Berkeley, Brown Shingle home exudes charm and warmth. Located in the highly desirable North Berkeley neighborhood, it is two blocks to the North Berkeley BART station, one block to Totland and three blocks to Ohlone Park. Monterey Market, the Gourmet Ghetto and a Berkeley Public School bus pick-up location are conveniently close by. This wonderful, sunny home is set back from the street with a charming front porch, attractive front landscaping, a spacious back garden and a side yard with a vegetable bed. There is a separate studio/office building with possible ADU potential. This home's many upgrades include remodeled bathrooms and Marvin windows. The 18 solar panels fully provide the current owner's electrical needs. The 2-car off-street parking is EV charger ready.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Free Standing Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Partial Bay or Harbor Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 58215620
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 23, 2022
Closed on
Mar 10, 2022
Sold by
Starr Trust
Bought by
Paredes Sara
Seller's Agent
Sheila Gallagher
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sami Elabed
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
27.09%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$199,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.90%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 20, 2015
Sold by
Starr Joan B and Starr Iris C
Bought by
The Starr Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 22, 2013
Sold by
Starr Joan B and Starr Iris C
Bought by
Starr Joan B and Starr Iris C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,795
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paredes Sara | $1,900,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| The Starr Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Starr Joan B | -- | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Starr Joan B | $53,795 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,900,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/17/2022 03/17/22 | Sold | $1,900,000 | +27.1% | $1,151 / Sq Ft |
| 03/08/2022 03/08/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/23/2022 02/23/22 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | -- | $906 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,139 | $820,173 | $353,874 | $473,299 |
| 2024 | $13,139 | $803,959 | $346,937 | $464,022 |
| 2023 | $12,803 | $795,061 | $340,136 | $454,925 |
| 2022 | $5,775 | $278,668 | $171,645 | $114,023 |
| 2021 | $5,668 | $273,068 | $168,280 | $111,788 |
| 2020 | $4,634 | $219,574 | $166,555 | $53,019 |
| 2019 | $4,287 | $215,268 | $163,289 | $51,979 |
| 2018 | $4,192 | $211,048 | $160,088 | $50,960 |
| 2017 | $4,015 | $206,911 | $156,950 | $49,961 |
| 2016 | $3,835 | $202,855 | $153,873 | $48,982 |
| 2015 | $3,773 | $199,808 | $151,562 | $48,246 |
| 2014 | $3,725 | $195,894 | $148,593 | $47,301 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sheila Gallagher
-
Sami Elabed
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Sami Elabed
(415) 938-7320
2 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40982246
APN: 058-2156-020-00
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