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Seller's Agent in 2024
Erin Chan-adams
Compass
1639 Carleton St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,069
Sq Ft
5,320
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- Home Office
- Fenced
About This Home
As of October 2024Welcome to your cozy retreat at 1639 Carleton Street! This charming brown shingle single-family home offers a perfect blend of modern living and classic architecture, showcasing a warm and inviting open-concept design. Boasting 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus an additional detached space used previously as an office, this home is the ideal backdrop for your lifestyle. Enter inside to discover the beauty of gleaming hardwood floors, flooded with natural light enhancing the spaciousness of the living and dining rooms. The upgraded kitchen with classic black and white design features stainless steel appliances and a functional layout, perfect for culinary adventures. The extra storage in the attic keeps your belongings neatly tucked away. A standout feature of this property is the expansive and sunny backyard, offering endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment. Entertain guests on the concrete patio, tend to your flower beds, or utilize the detached space the seller used as an office*. The driveway provides convenient off-street parking. Situated in vibrant South Berkeley near amenities like the popular Berkeley Bowl, Grove and San Pablo parks, downtown eateries and shops, and less than a mile from Ashby BART, this home is not to be missed! *Buyer to verify use of space.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Erin Chan-adams
Compass License #01981522 Listed on: 09/18/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Herman Chan
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty License #01395481
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,783
Year Built
- Built in 1904
Lot Details
- 5,320 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- No Garage
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- South Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5418047
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Oct 8, 2024
Sold by
Walker Family Trust and Walker Richard B
Bought by
Gresset Jacques and Li Ini
Seller's Agent
Erin Chan-adams
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Herman Chan
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,451,000
Premium/Discount to List
$456,000
45.83%
Views
25
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
-$103,608
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.14%
Original Mortgage
$851,000
Outstanding Balance
$839,782
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$507,610
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 2022
Sold by
Walker Richard B
Bought by
Walker Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 9, 2015
Sold by
Sohn Michael D and Sohn Janine L
Bought by
Walker Richard B and Koven Belle
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2002
Sold by
Powell Veana A and Redmond Veana Lynn
Bought by
Sohn Michael D and Sohn Janine L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$259,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 1998
Sold by
Powell Veana A
Bought by
Redmond Veana Lynn and Powell Veana A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,451,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,451,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Deed | -- | Absolute Trust Counsel Pc | |
| Grant Deed | $1,100,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $370,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $58,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $851,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $851,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $259,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,451,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/21/2024 10/21/24 | Sold | $1,451,000 | +45.8% | $1,357 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2024 10/01/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/18/2024 09/18/24 | For Sale | $995,000 | -- | $931 / 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 | $17,783 | $1,444,000 | $435,300 | $1,015,700 |
| 2024 | $17,783 | $1,289,074 | $388,822 | $907,252 |
| 2023 | $17,436 | $1,270,664 | $381,199 | $889,465 |
| 2022 | $17,180 | $1,238,750 | $373,725 | $872,025 |
| 2021 | $17,256 | $1,214,330 | $366,399 | $854,931 |
| 2020 | $16,488 | $1,208,811 | $362,643 | $846,168 |
| 2019 | $16,010 | $1,185,117 | $355,535 | $829,582 |
| 2018 | $15,776 | $1,161,885 | $348,565 | $813,320 |
| 2017 | $15,238 | $1,139,104 | $341,731 | $797,373 |
| 2016 | $14,865 | $1,116,774 | $335,032 | $781,742 |
| 2015 | $6,800 | $454,784 | $136,435 | $318,349 |
| 2014 | $6,701 | $445,878 | $133,763 | $312,115 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Herman Chan
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41073581
APN: 054-1804-007-00
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