NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1721 Blake St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,698,000 - $1,943,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,810 Sq Ft
$1,005/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 07, 2019

Last sale price $1,615,000 $892 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,203/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

As of March 2019

Price Revision! Incredible value for such a lovely home. TRANSPARENT PRICING. Offers as they come. This home is perfectly situated in vibrant Central Berkeley, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Edwardian home is sure to impress. Recently renovated with high end finishes, this home offers an open and modern floor plan with an abundance of natural light in every room. The living room flows seamlessly from the main floor to the expansive, park-like, flat back yard The park like yard is accessed through French Doors and is one of the main features of this house. The chef's kitchen includes a Thermador range, Jenn-Air refrigerator, quartz stone counters, custom cabinetry, handmade tile and Restoration Hardware details. Fabulous master bedroom. Delicious baths.

Last Listed By

Patricia Rogers

COMPASS License #00669968 Listed on: 01/22/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision, Gorgeous Edwardian Floorplan

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,364

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: MLK or Sacramento to Blake
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Unit, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5080
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2020
Sold by
Smith Nathaniel and Olague Danise Justine
Bought by
Smith Nathaniel French and Olague Danise Justine
Total Days on Market
23
Current Estimated Value
$1,819,672

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2019
Closed on
Feb 26, 2019
Sold by
Ruvo Torres Joseph and Ruvo Torres Julie
Bought by
Smith Nathaniel and Olague Danise Justine
Seller's Agent
Patricia Rogers
COMPASS
Buyer's Agent
Tina Leonardi
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$1,615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,123,500
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2017
Closed on
Mar 28, 2017
Sold by
Amaf Investments Llc
Bought by
Ruvo Torres Joseph and Ruvo Torres Julie
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Montague Clark
THE HOME CO. REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Rogers
COMPASS
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$350,000
30.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
4.21%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2016
Closed on
May 23, 2016
Sold by
Geyen Eleanor H and Eleanor H Geyen Revocable Trus
Bought by
Amaf Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Moreno
Realty One Group Elite
Buyer's Agent
OUT OF AREA OUT
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$119,000
-13.24%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
117.82%
Original Mortgage
$812,600
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 2, 2015
Sold by
Brown Charles E and Brown Charles E
Bought by
Charles E Brown Sr Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2015
Sold by
Peyton Eleanor H and Geyen Eleanor H
Bought by
Geyen Eleanor H and Eleanor H Geyen Revocable Trus

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
Smith Nathaniel French -- None Available
Smith Nathaniel $1,605,000 Old Republic Ttl Co Montclai
Ruvo Torres Joseph $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Amaf Investments Llc $780,000 Old Republic Title Company
Charles E Brown Sr Family Trust -- None Available
Geyen Eleanor H -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith Olague Family Trust $1,141,900
Closed Smith Nathaniel $1,123,500
Previous Owner Torres Joseph $1,500,000
Previous Owner Amaf Investments Llc $812,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,615,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
03/07/2019 03/07/19 Sold $1,615,000 0.0% $892 / Sq Ft
02/14/2019 02/14/19 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2019 02/06/19 Price Changed $1,615,000 -0.6% $892 / Sq Ft
01/22/2019 01/22/19 For Sale $1,625,000 +8.3% $898 / Sq Ft
04/04/2017 04/04/17 Sold $1,500,000 +30.4% $829 / Sq Ft
03/21/2017 03/21/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $1,150,000 +47.4% $635 / Sq Ft
06/02/2016 06/02/16 Sold $780,000 -13.2% $475 / Sq Ft
05/13/2016 05/13/16 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2016 04/29/16 For Sale $899,000 -- $548 / 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
2024 $25,364 $1,780,100 $546,815 $1,240,285
2023 $24,811 $1,752,064 $536,095 $1,215,969
2022 $24,007 $1,680,127 $525,585 $1,161,542
2021 $24,111 $1,647,048 $515,280 $1,138,768
2020 $23,136 $1,637,100 $510,000 $1,127,100
2019 $21,601 $1,560,600 $624,240 $936,360
2018 $21,959 $1,530,000 $612,000 $918,000
2017 $12,780 $795,600 $238,680 $556,920
2016 $4,695 $157,080 $116,021 $41,059
2015 $4,401 $138,577 $110,309 $28,268
2014 $4,256 $135,863 $108,148 $27,715
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Patricia Rogers

    COMPASS

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Patricia Rogers
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  • Tina Leonardi

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Tina Leonardi

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 244-6038

    12 Total Sales

    Tina Leonardi
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  • Sante Sandhu

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Sante Sandhu

    Luxe Real Estate

    (510) 917-1309

    88 Total Sales

    Sante Sandhu
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  • Elizabeth Moreno

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Elizabeth Moreno

    Realty One Group Elite

    (510) 385-3361

    12 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Moreno
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  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    OUT OF AREA OUT

    OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40850773

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1807-013-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1721 Blake St, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1721 Blake St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 22 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,819,672, approximately $1,005 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 1721 Blake St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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