NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1639 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $949,836 - $1,209,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,690 Sq Ft
$657/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2020

Last sale price $950,000 $562 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,113/month

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • 5-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

Double 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

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gaylen Roberts

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01885597 Listed on: 07/10/2020

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

JUNE MCDANIELS

Better Homes and Gardens R.E. License #01307858

Better Homes and Gardens R.E.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 4,843

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace

Additional Features

  • Fireplace
  • 4,843 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5316098

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,295

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1904
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Subdivision Name: South Berkeley
  • Directions: Ashby Ave > King St > Julia St
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile, Other, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • View: Other
  • Construction Type: Other, Siding - Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Hookups, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4843
  • Parcel Number: 5316098

Matterport 3D Tour

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
Current Estimated Value
$1,109,959

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
3.10%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$673,199
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$436,760

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
10.89%

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
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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 $595,000
Previous Owner Grijalva Roberto A $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
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 View Prior Sale
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

Source: Public Records

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 $15,295 $1,021,298 $308,489 $719,809
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

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gaylen Roberts

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 761-9536

    1 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    Gaylen Roberts
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  • JUNE MCDANIELS

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    JUNE MCDANIELS

    Better Homes and Gardens R.E.

    (510) 866-9668

    1 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    JUNE MCDANIELS
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  • Vera Kopilenko

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Vera Kopilenko

    Primavera Realty

    (415) 305-6202

    40 Total Sales

    Vera Kopilenko
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40911981

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1609-008-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1639 Julia St, Berkeley, CA

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