Seller's Agent in 2023
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
(510) 622-8300
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
1636 Hearst Ave Berkeley, CA 94703
Downtown Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,080,000 - $1,439,000
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,426
Sq Ft
$98/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Built in 1927 | Newly Remodeled
- Updated Kitchen
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- Craftsman Architecture
- 4-minute walk to Ohlone Park
About This Home
As of July 2023Live in a classic Berkeley bungalow with massive, exclusive-use back garden, hard-to-beat indoor/outdoor flow, and an unbelievable walk-score. This exceptionally well appointed two bedroom, 1.5 bath off-street condo is the fully maintained and upgraded big back unit in a two-unit built-to-last condo conversion building. Add in a freestanding, recently constructed Studio Shed with full bath, deck, hardwired internet, on-demand hot water, and mini-split heating and cooling for guests, home office use, or both and you're practically living in a single family home. Elegantly updated kitchen w/ stainless appliances and custom, continuous grain walnut front cabinets includes a new, in-unit washer and dryer and leads to an updated powder room with storage. Sunny, south-facing living room with full-size fireplace and built-ins looks out over the park-like garden. Each of the two large bedrooms features a skylight Garage for parking, bikes, or storage included, plus unfinished attic with pull-down access. Redone electrics, new exterior paint, well maintained roof, and completed sewer lateral and BESO make this property move-in ready. Stroll across the street to Ohlone Park with playground walk to BART at North Berkeley station. 93 walkscore!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01371899 Listed on: 06/14/2023
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Year Built
- Built in 1927 | Newly Remodeled
Lot Details
- Landscaped
- Side Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
HOA Fees
- $98 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Entry on the 1st floor
- Composition Roof
- Cement Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Engineered Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Forced Air Heating System
Additional Features
- Level Entry For Accessibility
- Ground Level
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 57206924
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include reserves
- 2 Units
- Association Phone (510) 919-3333
- Built by craftsman
- North Berkeley Subdivision, Updated Craftsman Floorplan
Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 14, 2023
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Colton Kushner Living Trust
Bought by
Ambar Laforgia and Alexander Leive Adam
Seller's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Yadegar
Generation Real Estate
List Price
$1,080,000
Sold Price
$1,505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$425,000
39.35%
Views
48
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
-$155,790
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,354,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,321,584
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$9,617
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2021
Sold by
Kushner Zachary and Kushner Madhavi A
Bought by
Kushner Zachary and Kushner Madhavi Arwen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 15, 2013
Sold by
Swenson Ingrid and Swenson Lise
Bought by
Kushner Zachary and Kushner Madhavi A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$533,600
Interest Rate
3.36%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Swenson Ingrid and Swenson Lise
Bought by
Swenson Ingrid and Swenson Lise
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambar Laforgia | $1,505,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Kushner Zachary | -- | None Available | |
| Kushner Zachary | $667,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Swenson Ingrid | -- | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Ambar Laforgia | $1,354,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Kushner Zachary | $533,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,505,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/27/2023 07/27/23 | Sold | $1,505,000 | +39.4% | $1,055 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2023 06/27/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2023 06/14/23 | For Sale | $1,080,000 | -- | $757 / 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 | $20,059 | $1,535,100 | $464,100 | $1,071,000 |
| 2024 | $20,059 | $1,505,000 | $455,000 | $1,050,000 |
| 2023 | $12,009 | $846,266 | $236,832 | $609,434 |
| 2022 | $11,822 | $822,678 | $232,190 | $597,488 |
| 2021 | $11,867 | $806,411 | $227,637 | $585,774 |
| 2020 | $11,312 | $805,074 | $225,304 | $579,770 |
| 2019 | $10,309 | $736,294 | $220,888 | $515,406 |
| 2018 | $10,151 | $721,860 | $216,558 | $505,302 |
| 2017 | $9,799 | $707,706 | $212,312 | $495,394 |
| 2016 | $9,532 | $693,833 | $208,150 | $485,683 |
| 2015 | $9,412 | $683,414 | $205,024 | $478,390 |
| 2014 | $9,365 | $670,027 | $201,008 | $469,019 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Scott Leverette
-
Daniel Yadegar
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Daniel Yadegar
Generation Real Estate
(510) 909-8330
2 in this area
62 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41030320
APN: 057-2069-024-00
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