NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,072,024

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,057 Sq Ft
$1,014/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

Sunny, private and superb stand alone condo in Central Berkeley! The entire home and grounds have been meticulously maintained with many thoughtful upgrades including, new foundation, remodeled kitchen and bath, upgraded systems, new windows, owned solar system, and the list goes on. The lower level includes a 2-car garage, separate storage room, mud/laundry room and a spacious home office with a separate entrance that looks out to the peaceful and lush rear garden. The upper level is drenched in sunshine, period charm and has open views in all directions. It includes a remodeled kitchen and dining area, a spacious living room, 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Part of a self managed 2-unit (site condo) HOA that has maintained a cooperative and easy-going relationship with zero HOA dues and pride of ownership throughout. Super convenient to downtown Berkeley and BART (Ashby or Downtown 0.9 miles).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Witort

Compass License #01921115 Listed on: 07/22/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lind Elkin

Red Oak Realty License #01444510

Red Oak Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,676

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Outdoor Storage

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • 1,057 Sq Ft Building
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54180735

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,676

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: MLK and Blake St
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Water Filter System, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage, Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee Frequency: Other
  • Association Name: NONE
  • Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 54180735
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2021
Sold by
Hu Serena and Miyakawa Alan
Bought by
Hu Serena and Miyakawa Alan
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,072,024

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2020
Sold by
Novidor Alan J and Stark Susan H
Bought by
Hu Serena and Miyakawa Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,600
Outstanding Balance
$685,561
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$386,463

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 1994
Sold by
Novidor Alan J
Bought by
Novidor Alan J and Stark Susan H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 1994
Sold by
Catalfo Philip and Lerager Michelle
Bought by
Novidor Alan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hu Serena -- None Available
Hu Serena $964,000 Old Republic Title Company
Novidor Alan J $34,000 First American Title Guarant
Novidor Alan J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hu Serena $765,600
Previous Owner Novidor Alan J $56,995
Previous Owner Novidor Alan J $65,000
Previous Owner Novidor Alan J $68,000
Source: Public Records

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 $14,676 $1,041,496 $306,899 $741,597
2023 $14,087 $1,002,944 $300,883 $702,061
2022 $13,872 $976,280 $294,984 $688,296
2021 $13,929 $957,000 $289,200 $674,800
2020 $2,839 $96,697 $32,133 $64,564
2019 $2,626 $94,801 $31,503 $63,298
2018 $2,557 $92,943 $30,886 $62,057
2017 $2,440 $91,120 $30,280 $60,840
2016 $2,287 $89,335 $29,687 $59,648
2015 $2,245 $87,993 $29,241 $58,752
2014 $2,202 $86,269 $28,668 $57,601
Source: Public Records

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40913491

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1807-035-00