Seller's Agent in 2020
Gaylen Roberts
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 761-9536
2 in this area
116 Total Sales
1639 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $884,000 - $1,227,722
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,690
Sq Ft
$645/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- RV or Boat Parking
- Updated Kitchen
- No HOA
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Grove Park
About This Home
As of September 2020Double vision? That's right! A duplex in ideal sunny south Berkeley is ready for it’s new owner/vision. Delightful craftsman with 2 units: one large 2+ bed 1 bath unit & a 1 bed 1 bath unit. Each unit has new floors, tons of light, access to onsite laundry & the rear yard. Recently replaced roof & repainted interior/exterior. Very uncommon find with 2 water, gas, and electric meters. Large 4,843sqft lot with plenty of off st parking on long private driveway, 2 car garage with potential to be an additional unit, ADU, or any creative possibilities one can imagine. Large yard area is great for BBQs, gardening & space to create an urban oasis. Quiet st, great neighborhood, 10 min walk & 3 min bike to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl, parks, & the library. 89 Walkscore & 82 Bikescore per walkscore.com. Great investment opportunity or family compound! Take a tour: my.matterport.com/show/?m=5MXoAEL6fJp
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,295
Year Built
- Built in 1904
Lot Details
- 4,843 Sq Ft Lot
- Dog Run
- Fenced
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Duplex
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace
- Updated Kitchen
- Property Views
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
- RV or Boat Parking
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Wall Furnace
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 1,690 Sq Ft Building
- Bridge Aor Association
- South Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5316098
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Martens Jason Abhram and Martens Leah Galyean
Bought by
Martens Jason Abhram and Martens Leah Galyean
Total Days on Market
54
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 10, 2020
Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Ku Jimmy
Bought by
Martens Jason Abhram and Martens Leah Galyean
Seller's Agent
Gaylen Roberts
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
JUNE MCDANIELS
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
18.9%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$680,905
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$408,776
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 2017
Sold by
Li Clifton and Li Shirley Tong
Bought by
Ku Jimmy
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$595,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 12, 2012
Closed on
Aug 20, 2012
Sold by
Grijalva Roberto A
Bought by
Li Clifton and Li Shirley Tong
Seller's Agent
Vera Kopilenko
Primavera Realty
Buyer's Agent
Vera Kopilenko
Primavera Realty
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.18%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 4, 2005
Sold by
Gastenaga Blanca
Bought by
Grijalva Roberto A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2005
Sold by
Duran Delia Roxana and Blanca Gastenaga Revocable Tru
Bought by
Gastenaga Blanca
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 27, 1998
Sold by
Chavez Natividad Revocable Trust and Blanca
Bought by
Gastenaga Blanca
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 1995
Sold by
Chavez Natividad
Bought by
Gastenaga Blanca and Natividad Chavez Revocable Tru
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martens Jason Abhram | -- | None Available | |
| Martens Jason Abhram | $950,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Ku Jimmy | $700,000 | North American Title Company | |
| Li Clifton | $285,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grijalva Roberto A | $500,000 | -- | |
| Gastenaga Blanca | -- | -- | |
| Gastenaga Blanca | -- | -- | |
| Gastenaga Blanca | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Martens Jason Abhram | $760,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ku Jimmy | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ku Jimmy | $595,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Li Clifton | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Grijalva Roberto A | $388,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Grijalva Roberto A | $350,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Duran Delia Roxana | $80,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Duran Delia Roxana | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $950,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/22/2020 09/22/20 | Sold | $950,000 | +18.9% | $562 / Sq Ft |
| 09/02/2020 09/02/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/26/2020 08/26/20 | Price Changed | $799,000 | 0.0% | $473 / Sq Ft |
| 08/26/2020 08/26/20 | For Sale | $799,000 | -20.1% | $473 / Sq Ft |
| 08/14/2020 08/14/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/10/2020 07/10/20 | Price Changed | $1,000,000 | +0.2% | $592 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2020 07/10/20 | For Sale | $998,000 | +250.2% | $591 / Sq Ft |
| 09/07/2012 09/07/12 | Sold | $285,000 | 0.0% | $238 / Sq Ft |
| 09/06/2012 09/06/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2012 05/12/12 | For Sale | $285,000 | -- | $238 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,295 | $1,001,140 | $302,442 | $705,698 |
| 2023 | $14,982 | $988,380 | $296,514 | $691,866 |
| 2022 | $14,746 | $962,000 | $290,700 | $678,300 |
| 2021 | $14,785 | $943,000 | $285,000 | $665,000 |
| 2020 | $11,890 | $728,280 | $218,484 | $509,796 |
| 2019 | $11,237 | $714,000 | $214,200 | $499,800 |
| 2018 | $6,048 | $308,440 | $92,532 | $215,908 |
| 2017 | $5,810 | $302,393 | $90,718 | $211,675 |
| 2016 | $5,541 | $296,464 | $88,939 | $207,525 |
| 2015 | $5,456 | $292,013 | $87,604 | $204,409 |
| 2014 | $5,476 | $286,293 | $85,888 | $200,405 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gaylen Roberts
-
JUNE MCDANIELS
Buyer's Agent in 2020
JUNE MCDANIELS
Better Homes and Gardens R.E.
(510) 866-9668
2 in this area
76 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Charles J Dougherty
Real Property Sales, Inc.
-
Vera Kopilenko
Seller's Agent in 2012
Vera Kopilenko
Primavera Realty
(415) 305-6202
46 Total Sales
Map
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Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40911981
APN: 053-1609-008-00
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