NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1636 Chestnut St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,595,000 - $2,035,346

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,946 Sq Ft
$895/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 20, 2020

Last sale price $1,536,000 $789 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,438 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Floor Furnace
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of February 2020

Wonderful ‘Golden Duplex’ in N. Berkeley just 3 blocks to N. Berkeley BART. 3/1 upstairs and 2/1 downstairs. Both units are flooded with sunlight. Upper unit features hardwood floors, period details with beamed ceilings and built-ins, fantastic front porch and a great use of space for both units. Plenty of parking with a good size garage and separate parking pad.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ernie Sexton

SEXTON GROUP, R.E. License #01315959 Listed on: 01/14/2020

SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

Co-Listed By

Joe Tagupa

Realty One Group Future License #01950157

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 3,863 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by California
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59229230

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

3,863 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: SNVD01
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: Cedar to Chestnut
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Wood
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: California
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Parking Spaces, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3863
  • Parcel Number: 59229230

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2020
Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ernie Sexton
SEXTON GROUP, R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Laura Arechiga
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,536,000
Premium/Discount to List
$541,000
54.37%
Current Estimated Value
$1,742,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$206,087
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%
Original Mortgage
$1,228,800
Outstanding Balance
$1,088,016
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$654,071

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,536,000 Chicago Title Company
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,228,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,536,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,536,000 -- --
02/20/2020 02/20/20 Sold $1,536,000 +54.4% $789 / Sq Ft
01/29/2020 01/29/20 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2020 01/14/20 For Sale $995,000 -- $511 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $24,560 $1,672,814 $503,944 $1,175,870
2024 $24,560 $1,639,883 $494,065 $1,152,818
2023 $24,022 $1,614,596 $484,379 $1,130,217
2022 $23,798 $1,575,940 $474,882 $1,108,058
2021 $23,886 $1,544,912 $465,573 $1,086,339
2020 $4,941 $62,996 $44,389 $18,607
2019 $3,728 $61,760 $43,518 $18,242
2018 $3,606 $60,550 $42,665 $17,885
2017 $3,442 $59,363 $41,829 $17,534
2016 $3,172 $58,198 $41,008 $17,190
2015 $3,101 $57,324 $40,392 $16,932
2014 $3,102 $56,201 $39,601 $16,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ernie Sexton

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ernie Sexton

    SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

    (510) 368-2890

    7 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Ernie Sexton
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  • Joe Tagupa

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Joe Tagupa

    Realty One Group Future

    (510) 599-2351

    10 Total Sales

    Joe Tagupa
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  • Laura Arechiga

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Laura Arechiga

    (510) 486-1495

    4 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Laura Arechiga
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40892295

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2292-030-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1636 Chestnut St, Berkeley, CA

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