NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,057,000 - $2,265,279

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,746 Sq Ft
$1,227/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 09, 2024

Last sale price $2,325,000 $1,332 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,704/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Ohlone Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Stylish Craftsman with modern upgrades and vintage essence in the heart of Berkeley. A gorgeous single-level home, with a detached garden studio, offers a serene retreat in the hub of a vibrant neighborhood. Minutes to the world-renowned UCB, fabulous restaurants, performing arts theaters, music venues & nearby N Berkeley BART. Beyond the gate, an oasis awaits, where professionally designed gardens create private & peaceful surroundings. The covered porch, with its graceful arches, beautifully frames the garden. Once inside, a roomy foyer leads to a well-lit living room with wall-to-wall picture window, brick-faced fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. The open-concept dining room & chef’s kitchen are well-suited for everyday enjoyment & gatherings. Wood cabinetry with abundant storage and a built-in desk, designer tile, and skylight add to the functionality of the kitchen. The leaded-glass built-in cabinets complement the sleek sliding glass doors leading to the deck. A seamless connection to the spacious deck extends the dining area for al fresco dining. Down the hallway, there are two spacious bedrooms, shared bath & beautiful primary suite. Artful flagstone backyard patio with abundant fruit-trees is an entertainer's paradise. BESO score is 10, solar panels, EV charger & AC!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

TANIA BALAZS JACARD

Red Oak Realty License #01469906 Listed on: 04/19/2024

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

LISA ROBESCH

Red Oak Realty License #02081605

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Ridge

District Homes License #01990459

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,725 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Uncovered Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5720651

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 01
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Delaware to Grant
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Perimeter, Wood
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Siding - Other
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear, Storage Area
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Hookups Only, In Basement, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • 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: 4725
  • Parcel Number: 5720651
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2024
Closed on
May 2, 2024
Sold by
Higley/Vinnedge Revocable Trust and Higley Charles J
Bought by
Bhattacharjee-Karavadi Family Trust and Karavadi
Seller's Agent
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$930,000
66.67%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$2,143,070

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$181,930
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2016
Sold by
Higley Charles and Vinnedge Brook
Bought by
Higley Charles J and Vinnedge Brook S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$830,500
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2014
Sold by
Higley Charles J and Vinnedge Brook S
Bought by
Higley Vinnedge Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2005
Sold by
Sabbah Katia
Bought by
Higley Charles J and Vinnedge Brook S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1998
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Sabbah Katia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1998
Sold by
Duchene Gerard and Duchene Catherine
Bought by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
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
Bhattacharjee-Karavadi Family Trust $2,325,000 Old Republic Title
Higley Charles J -- Accommodation
Higley Charles -- Fidelity National Title Co
Higley Vinnedge Revocable Trust -- None Available
Higley Charles J $875,000 Placer Title Company
Sabbah Katia $211,500 Placer Title Company
Washington Mutual Bank Fa $193,200 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Higley Charles $830,500
Previous Owner Higley Charles J $700,000
Previous Owner Sabbah Katia $200,000
Closed Higley Charles J $87,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,325,000 -- --
05/09/2024 05/09/24 Sold $2,325,000 +66.7% $1,332 / Sq Ft
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2024 04/19/24 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $799 / 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
2025 $17,717 $2,371,500 $711,450 $1,660,050
2024 $17,717 $1,191,405 $358,695 $839,710
2023 $16,808 $1,165,210 $351,663 $820,547
2022 $16,543 $1,142,233 $344,770 $804,463
2021 $16,605 $1,119,701 $338,010 $788,691
2020 $15,801 $1,115,151 $334,545 $780,606
2019 $15,276 $1,093,294 $327,988 $765,306
2018 $15,042 $1,071,865 $321,559 $750,306
2017 $14,528 $1,050,857 $315,257 $735,600
2016 $14,130 $1,030,260 $309,078 $721,182
2015 $13,948 $1,014,790 $304,437 $710,353
2014 $12,445 $880,000 $264,000 $616,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41056846

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2065-001-00