$1,330,000
SOLD AUG 2, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,104 Sq Ft
2,508 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,205 Per Sq Ft

40% Above List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland

About This Home

As of August 2024

Welcome to this whimsical wonderland at 1724 Cedar Street in the heart of North Berkeley! This unique 2 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow is not just a home; it's a masterpiece where art and living merge. Discover the beautiful mosaic art built into the very fabric of the home and yard, a true testament to the owner's artistic soul. This isn't just a house; it's a canvas of creativity and a sanctuary of serenity. The moment you go up the steps you’ll experience the great layout of the home, how the kitchen is central to living, the detailed mosaics in many of the rooms, and you will know that you have found a one-of-a-kind home. Enjoy the bright and sunny vibes that fill every corner of this home, located in a desirable North Berkeley neighborhood. Immerse yourself in the seamless indoor-outdoor flow that leads to a spacious covered deck, perfect for those lazy Sunday brunches or evening soirees under the stars. And on cooler nights, cozy up to the fireplace and let its warmth envelop you in comfort. Located in a vibrant North Berkeley neighborhood, this gem is a stone's throw from an array of fabulous restaurants, waiting to tantalize your taste buds. With so many dining options at your fingertips, every meal can be a culinary adventure just waiting to be explored.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cherie Carson

Red Oak Realty License #01747192 Listed on: 06/11/2024

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Calvin Kam

Compass License #01888090

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,187

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 2,508 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5821641

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,187

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Shattuck to Cedar
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Energy Audit - Available, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Enclosed, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2508
  • Parcel Number: 5821641
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2024
Closed on
Jul 26, 2024
Sold by
Compton Carolyn L
Bought by
Walton Robert and Vinoya Vanessa Ferrer
Seller's Agent
Cherie Carson
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Calvin Kam
Compass
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$1,330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$380,000
40%
Total Days on Market
30
Views
66
Current Estimated Value
$1,282,417

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$47,583
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.20%
Original Mortgage
$931,000
Outstanding Balance
$924,610
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$357,807

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2001
Sold by
Muller Gretchen R
Bought by
Compton Carolyn L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 1998
Sold by
Muller Timothy M
Bought by
Muller Gretchen R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$123,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,330,000 Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $451,000 First California Title Compa
Grant Deed $62,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $931,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $469,342 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $123,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,330,000 -- --
08/02/2024 08/02/24 Sold $1,330,000 +40.0% $1,205 / Sq Ft
07/11/2024 07/11/24 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2024 07/02/24 For Sale $950,000 -28.6% $861 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Off Market $1,330,000 -- --
06/11/2024 06/11/24 For Sale $950,000 -- $861 / 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 $10,187 $659,211 $199,863 $466,348
2023 $9,976 $653,151 $195,945 $457,206
2022 $9,800 $633,347 $192,104 $448,243
2021 $9,824 $620,791 $188,337 $439,454
2020 $9,314 $621,355 $186,406 $434,949
2019 $8,966 $609,174 $182,752 $426,422
2018 $8,817 $597,231 $179,169 $418,062
2017 $8,504 $585,523 $175,657 $409,866
2016 $8,241 $574,045 $172,213 $401,832
2015 $8,132 $565,427 $169,628 $395,799
2014 $8,080 $554,354 $166,306 $388,048
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41062887

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2164-001-00