Seller's Agent in 2021
Gaylen Roberts
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 761-9536
1 in this area
111 Total Sales
1659 Julia St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,530,000 - $1,668,000
8
Beds
4
Baths
3,594
Sq Ft
$454/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Updated Kitchen
- Corner Lot
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Grove Park
About This Home
As of February 2021Julia St Jewel! Mid Century modern lines abound on this sunny and spacious 3,594 sqft 4 unit townhouse style building in Berkeley. Located a hop & skip away from UC Berkeley, BART, Berkeley Bowl, shopping, & restaurants. This building consists of 4 sunny spacious 2 bed/1 bath 2 story townhouse units. 3 units feature updated kitchens/baths and refinished hardwood floors throughout. Each unit is separately metered for water, gas & electric. 5th meter for the laundry room & common area. All units have private porches, patios, & front garden area with unit D having a bonus side yard for gardening & entertaining. All Units have 1 dedicated off street covered space & storage unit. New coin operated washer/dryer with new on demand water heater. 4 new water heaters for all units, fresh stucco and paint, and newer windows. This is an amazing investment property with great cash flow for first time and savvy investors alike. Hard to find a better investment property!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01885597 Listed on: 12/07/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $26,806
Year Built
- Built in 1964
Lot Details
- 5,329 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Garden
- Front Yard
Property Views
- Woods
- Trees
- Hills
Home Design
- Quadruplex
- Stucco
Flooring
- Wood
- Parquet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 8 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security Gate
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Carport
- Side by Side Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Wall Furnace
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Outdoor Storage
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53160942
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- 3,594 Sq Ft Building
- Bridge Aor Association
Amenities
- Coin Laundry
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 2021
Sold by
Xu Weiyuan
Bought by
Xu Weiyuan and Bao Tianran
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 7, 2020
Closed on
Jan 20, 2021
Sold by
1659 Julia Street Llc
Bought by
Bao Shanquan and Xu Weiyuan
Seller's Agent
Gaylen Roberts
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Leung
Compass
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
10.34%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.91%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 9, 2019
Sold by
Lee Man Yeung
Bought by
1659 Julia Street Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2015
Sold by
Jones Ester Lee and The Ester Lee Jones Revocable
Bought by
Lee Man Yeung
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2012
Sold by
Bell Mary Elizabeth
Bought by
Brooks Kim
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 25, 2012
Sold by
Jones Ester Lee
Bought by
Jones Esterlee and Esterlee Jones Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 5, 2002
Sold by
Jones Ester Lee and Cleveland & Jones Revocable Tr
Bought by
Jones Ester Lee and Jones Charlie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 1995
Sold by
Jones Cleveland
Bought by
Jones Cleveland
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xu Weiyuan | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Bao Shanquan | $1,600,000 | First American Title Company | |
| 1659 Julia Street Llc | -- | None Available | |
| Lee Man Yeung | $850,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Brooks Kim | -- | None Available | |
| Jones Esterlee | -- | None Available | |
| Jones Ester Lee | -- | -- | |
| Jones Cleveland | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Bao Shanquan | $850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lee Man Yeung | $620,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,600,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2021 02/04/21 | Sold | $1,600,000 | +10.3% | $445 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2020 12/13/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/07/2020 12/07/20 | For Sale | $1,450,000 | -- | $403 / 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 | $26,806 | $1,731,871 | $519,561 | $1,212,310 |
| 2024 | $26,806 | $1,697,920 | $509,376 | $1,188,544 |
| 2023 | $26,248 | $1,664,640 | $499,392 | $1,165,248 |
| 2022 | $25,771 | $1,632,000 | $489,600 | $1,142,400 |
| 2021 | $17,444 | $929,585 | $328,089 | $601,496 |
| 2020 | $16,329 | $920,057 | $324,726 | $595,331 |
| 2019 | $15,493 | $902,020 | $318,360 | $583,660 |
| 2018 | $15,195 | $884,340 | $312,120 | $572,220 |
| 2017 | $14,660 | $867,000 | $306,000 | $561,000 |
| 2016 | $14,071 | $850,000 | $300,000 | $550,000 |
| 2015 | $5,004 | $111,793 | $36,516 | $75,277 |
| 2014 | $5,087 | $109,604 | $35,801 | $73,803 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gaylen Roberts
-
Trevor Leung
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Trevor Leung
Compass
(415) 683-1013
1 in this area
13 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40931323
APN: 053-1609-004-02
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