NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,984,000 - $2,624,000

8 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,170 Sq Ft
$573/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 09, 2021

Last sale price $2,610,000 $626 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,769/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Media Room
  • Solar Power System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Ohlone Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

A "Family Compound" in the center of Berkeley. Just 3 blocks to downtown Berkeley, this very special enclave is centered around a large Craftsman Main House. That's surrounded by gardens, patios and decks ... and a charming Duplex. The Main house of over 3,000 sf welcomes you with a large living room, full of Craftsman details. Formal dining room with built-ins and views of the garden. A true chef's eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, including 48-inch Bertazonni gas range, Viking hood, French door refrigerator and built-in home office. Natural light streams in thruout, with each of 5 bedrooms looking out on the gardens. 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms down, plus a large family room wtih wet bar and workout (or media/play) room. (Downstairs could also be potential inlaw.) Walk into the garden to reach the charming duplex with one 2-bedroom upstairs flat, and one 1-bedroom downstairs flat. Owned Solar, dual pane windows. All vacant at close.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Reynolds

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01234511 Listed on: 06/16/2021

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Wolan

District Homes License #01939981

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Media Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Indoor Grill
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4,170 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Craftsman
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 201200400

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: MLK to Addison
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Appliances, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Media, Office, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Full, Wood
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Premium Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Craftsman
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Side Yard Access, Garage Faces Front, Remote, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Cable Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6760
  • Parcel Number: 201200400
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2021
Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Giamartino Teresa A and Springer Pamela S
Bought by
Garst Serina M and Serina M Garsi Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Barbara Reynolds
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Wolan
District Homes
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$615,000
30.83%
Current Estimated Value
$2,390,950

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$219,050
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2014
Sold by
Giamartino Teresa A and Springer Pamela S
Bought by
Giamartino Springer Family Living Trust
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garst Serina M $2,610,000 Chicago Title Company
Giamartino Springer Family Living Trust -- None Available
Giamartino Teresa A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,610,000 -- --
07/09/2021 07/09/21 Sold $2,610,000 +30.8% $626 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2021 06/16/21 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $478 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $40,086 $2,762,731 $830,919 $1,938,812
2024 $40,086 $2,708,443 $814,633 $1,900,810
2023 $39,282 $2,662,200 $798,660 $1,863,540
2022 $38,630 $2,603,000 $783,000 $1,827,000
2021 $10,694 $307,748 $75,060 $232,688
2020 $9,715 $304,593 $74,291 $230,302
2019 $8,895 $298,621 $72,834 $225,787
2018 $8,656 $292,767 $71,406 $221,361
2017 $8,331 $287,027 $70,006 $217,021
2016 $7,779 $281,400 $68,634 $212,766
2015 $7,633 $277,174 $67,603 $209,571
2014 $7,597 $271,745 $66,279 $205,466
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40954543

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-2012-004-00