NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1801 University Ave Unit 404 Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $626,000 - $700,900

2 Beds
1 Bath
606 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 31, 2021

Last sale price $675,000 $1,114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,851 / mo

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Bay View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Ohlone Park

About This Home

As of March 2021

One of a kind penthouse loft with bay and courtyard views. THE 606 SQ. FT. DOES NOT INCLUDE THE LOFT, WHICH IS A BONUS ROOM WITH AN ADDITIONAL 230 SQ.FT. (measured by the seller), for a total of 836 SQ. FT. Light and airy with soaring ceilings, views of downtown Oakland and San Francisco, and access to a beautifully landscaped private courtyard. This unit is right next to the elevator, and is ideally situated for wheelchair access. The open floor plan offers a spacious great room, bedroom, and full bath on the main level, plus a large loft that has been enclosed as a 2nd bedroom with a skylight and light blocking window coverings. Updated kitchen and baths along with an in-unit laundry. Close to the UC Berkeley Campus, BART, Downtown Berkeley, Trader Joes, shops, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Rentals are allowed and parking spaces are available for $115/month. HOA dues include front exterior window washing. All information and images should be independently reviewed and verifi

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Masella

Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell License #00640196 Listed on: 12/04/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Of Area Non Member

Bay East Aor

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.29

HOA Fees

  • $407 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Entry on the 4th floor
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bonus Room
  • Carpet
  • Bay Views
  • Intercom
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57206032

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, earthquake insurance, exterior maintenance, gas, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, security/gate fee, water/sewer
  • 29 Units
  • Association Phone (510) 262-1795
  • Central Subdivision

Security

  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

HOA Fees

$407 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL
  • Directions: Grant St. to University Ave.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 4
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Accessible Hallway(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Penthouse Location, Studio, Bonus/Plus Room, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Electric, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Security: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Roof Deck
  • Association Fee: 407
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-262-1795
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Earthquake Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Gas, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Security/Gate Fee, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 57206032
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 29

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 4, 2020
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Zobrist Albert L and Zobrist Teresa T
Bought by
Lyon David
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Masella
Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Non Member
Bay East Aor
List Price
$646,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$29,000
4.49%
Current Estimated Value
$652,975

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$22,025
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.65%
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Outstanding Balance
$382,479
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$270,496

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 1998
Sold by
University Lofts Lp
Bought by
Zobrist Albert L and Zobrist Teresa T H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,200
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lyon David $675,000 Chicago Title Company
Zobrist Albert L $199,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lyon David $425,000
Previous Owner Zobrist Albert L $159,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $675,000 -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $675,000 -3.4% $1,114 / Sq Ft
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Price Changed $699,000 +8.2% $1,153 / Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 For Sale $646,000 0.0% $1,066 / Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2020 12/04/20 For Sale $646,000 -- $1,066 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $11,499 $730,633 $219,190 $511,443
2024 $11,499 $716,310 $214,893 $501,417
2023 $11,255 $702,270 $210,681 $491,589
2022 $11,051 $688,500 $206,550 $481,950
2021 $6,309 $294,280 $88,210 $206,070
2020 $5,887 $291,263 $87,306 $203,957
2019 $5,564 $285,553 $85,594 $199,959
2018 $5,452 $279,955 $83,916 $196,039
2017 $5,248 $274,467 $82,271 $192,196
2016 $5,012 $269,086 $80,658 $188,428
2015 $4,775 $265,045 $79,447 $185,598
2014 $4,717 $259,854 $77,891 $181,963
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Suzanne Masella

    Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell

    (925) 788-5693

    10 Total Sales

    Suzanne Masella
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Out Of Area Non Member

    Bay East Aor

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40931066

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 057-2060-032-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1801 University Ave Unit 404, Berkeley, CA

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