1729 Virginia St Berkeley, CA 94703
North Berkeley Neighborhood
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,461
Sq Ft
3,300
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Edwardian Architecture
- Bonus Room
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Virginia-McGee Totland
About This Home
As of April 2024Quintessential Berkeley! Built for an Armenian carpet dealer circa 1903, then home to an artist family for 60 years, the Rest Easy Home has been a haven for artful expression, music and community through the decades. It features one of Berkeley’s noted community-oriented benches, this one beckoning passers-by to “rest easy.” Retaining much of its original charm, including hardwood floors, pocket doors & picture rails, it has recently undergone important and artistic transformations. The entry level was raised & has a new foundation w/ beautiful stained concrete floors, the entire home has new electrical, plumbing & HVAC (Chiltrix heat pump/boiler), high quality dual pane windows, skylights including a dramatic elliptical skylight in the kitchen w/ induction cooktop, & artful custom cabinetry with thoughtfully designed lighting throughout, stunning Heath tiles, a whimsical color palette, mature drought tolerant succulent garden, tranquil backyard with ipe & redwood decks, not to mention a legal 300sf ADU/backyard cottage w/ a beautifully crafted hideaway staircase & murphy bed and 649sf attic w/ skylights. The exceptional level of quality and detail is reflected in the work done by the highly respected Ian MacLeod design-build firm. Open Fri 6/23 5:30-7, Sat/Sun 6 24&25, 7/1&2.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 06/22/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $37,050
Year Built
- Built in 1903
Lot Details
- 3,300 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Edwardian Architecture
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Concrete
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- 1 Parking Space
- Carport
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by MacLeod
- N Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 58216214
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 13, 2024
Closed on
Apr 9, 2024
Sold by
Farrell Stephen and Farrell Lilia
Bought by
Singhal Family Trust and Singhal
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,890,000
Sold Price
$2,931,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,041,000
55.08%
Views
141
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$144,287
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.96%
Original Mortgage
$1,435,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,420,083
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,366,630
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 22, 2023
Closed on
Jul 7, 2023
Sold by
Panther Junction Properties Llc
Bought by
Farrell Stephen and Farrell Lilia
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$850,000
48.57%
Views
108
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,986,950
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 2016
Sold by
Nicoloff Natalya
Bought by
Panther Junction Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2014
Sold by
Nicoloff Martha
Bought by
Livi Nicoloff Martha
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 19, 2008
Sold by
Nicoloff Alex and Nicoloff Martha
Bought by
Nicoloff Alex and Nicoloff Martha
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,931,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,600,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,010,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,435,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,986,950 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,931,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,600,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/22/2024 04/22/24 | Sold | $2,931,000 | +55.1% | $1,059 / Sq Ft |
| 03/26/2024 03/26/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2024 03/13/24 | For Sale | $1,890,000 | -27.3% | $683 / Sq Ft |
| 08/04/2023 08/04/23 | Sold | $2,600,000 | +48.6% | $1,056 / Sq Ft |
| 07/05/2023 07/05/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/22/2023 06/22/23 | For Sale | $1,750,000 | -- | $711 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,050 | $2,600,000 | $780,000 | $1,820,000 |
| 2023 | $19,071 | $1,161,395 | $337,996 | $823,399 |
| 2022 | $18,659 | $1,138,625 | $331,369 | $807,256 |
| 2021 | $18,673 | $1,116,303 | $324,873 | $791,430 |
| 2020 | $17,819 | $1,099,861 | $321,543 | $778,318 |
| 2019 | $16,840 | $1,078,303 | $315,241 | $763,062 |
| 2018 | $16,353 | $1,038,200 | $309,060 | $729,140 |
| 2017 | $15,379 | $1,010,000 | $303,000 | $707,000 |
| 2016 | $3,328 | $47,428 | $29,617 | $17,811 |
| 2015 | $3,249 | $46,716 | $29,172 | $17,544 |
| 2014 | $3,148 | $45,801 | $28,601 | $17,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gretchen Roethle
Seller's Agent in 2024
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
(415) 599-6200
3 in this area
28 Total Sales
-
Sheril Madden
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
(510) 501-1317
4 in this area
139 Total Sales
-
Jodi Nishimura
Seller's Agent in 2023
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
(510) 459-0471
10 in this area
207 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41031094
APN: 058-2162-014-00
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