NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1642 Milvia St Unit 1 Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $719,000 - $812,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
896 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 18, 2024

Last sale price $846,000 $944 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,179 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of November 2024

Timeless elegance in the heart of North Berkeley adjacent to the highly desirable Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood, this sun-filled ground-floor condo is part of a 4-unit Association. Victorian-era architectural details abound and include ship-lap exterior siding, a formal front porch with a built-in bench, high coved ceilings and golden oak matchstick floors. The spacious dining room with a fireplace leads to a tastefully remodeled kitchen with plenty of storage and countertop space. The grand living room with a second fireplace has a charming French door which leads to an exclusive side deck with a southerly exposure. The primary bedroom has a wall length of built in storage, a spacious closet and access to basement storage. The second bedroom has a wall length of closet and storage space. In addition, a communal rear garden offers flowering arbors, fruit trees, songbirds, planting beds, brick paths, and sunny seating areas. Located in a walker's paradise with a Walk Score of 97. It is a 15-minute walk to BART and UC Berkeley. It has a Bike Score of 96. Street parking with rotation schedule for driveway parking. Enjoy the gastronomic pleasures of the Gourmet Ghetto and its famous Chez Panisse and popular Cheese Board Pizzeria. Ohlone Park and Virginia-McGee Totland are nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sheila Gallagher

Compass License #00867475 Listed on: 10/09/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Robeson

Vanguard Properties License #01433093

Vanguard Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Updated Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58217233

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4 Units
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Cedar to Milvia
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Building Name: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Garden
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, On Street, Rotational

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6298
  • Parcel Number: 58217233
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2024
Closed on
Nov 1, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sheila Gallagher
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Amy Robeson
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$846,000
Premium/Discount to List
$47,000
5.88%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$778,762

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$67,238
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.08%
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Outstanding Balance
$6,993
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$771,769

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$599,708
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$405,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,150
Interest Rate
7.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1994
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
$846,000 Old Republic Title Company
$846,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Radian Settlement Services
$750,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- None Available
-- None Available
$525,000 Chicago Title Company
$480,000 Placer Title Company
$300,000 Chicago Title Co
$137,000 North American Title Co
$114,750 Fidelity National Title Co
-- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $75,000
Closed $75,000
Open $536,000
Closed $536,000
Previous Owner $599,708
Previous Owner $600,000
Previous Owner $405,000
Previous Owner $417,000
Previous Owner $384,000
Previous Owner $240,000
Previous Owner $130,150
Closed $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $846,000 -- --
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Sold $846,000 +5.9% $944 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2024 10/09/24 For Sale $799,000 -- $892 / 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 $11,757 $846,000 $253,800 $592,200
2024 $11,757 $829,624 $250,987 $585,637
2023 $11,525 $820,221 $246,066 $574,155
2022 $11,348 $797,141 $241,242 $562,899
2021 $11,393 $781,377 $236,513 $551,864
2020 $10,870 $780,300 $234,090 $546,210
2019 $10,536 $765,000 $229,500 $535,500
2018 $8,114 $565,613 $169,684 $395,929
2017 $7,825 $554,525 $166,357 $388,168
2016 $7,601 $543,652 $163,095 $380,557
2015 $7,504 $535,488 $160,646 $374,842
2014 -- $525,000 $157,500 $367,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sheila Gallagher

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sheila Gallagher

    Compass

    (510) 703-8804

    2 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Sheila Gallagher
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  • Amy Robeson

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Amy Robeson

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 828-3478

    1 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Amy Robeson
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41075827

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2172-033-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1642 Milvia St Unit 1, Berkeley, CA

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