NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1815 Allston Way Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,250,000 - $1,568,369

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,388 Sq Ft
$1,028/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2022

Last sale price $1,379,000 $994 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,184/month

129 Days on Market

Highlights

  • A-Frame Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Bonus Room
  • 3-minute walk to Martin Luther King Jr Civic Center Park

About This Home

As of December 2022

Thoughtfully cared for and recently refreshed, this central Berkeley 3-bed, 2-bath home will charm you instantly with its classic A-frame exterior, easy access to Downtown Berkeley, plus a standalone cottage studio. A spacious sunlit living room leads to a newly refreshed eat-in kitchen and laundry room. Enjoy the fully fenced front yard and back patio with a gated driveway. Easy access to BART, UC Campus, Berkeley High, and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Wang

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01241501 Listed on: 07/30/2022

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Phillip Nguyen

Compass License #02114060

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,809

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard

Home Design

  • A-Frame Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Converted Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57201519

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,809

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: MLK to Allston Way
  • Architectural Style: A-Frame
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscape Back, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard
  • Foundation Details: Brick, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached, Off Street, Tandem

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3400
  • Parcel Number: 57201519
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2022
Closed on
Dec 16, 2022
Sold by
Merle A Lustig Trust and Lustig Merle A
Bought by
Cooper Brett and Schlosser Ayla
Seller's Agent
Jenny Wang
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Phillip Nguyen
Compass
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,379,000
Premium/Discount to List
$284,000
25.94%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$1,426,592

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,592
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,103,200
Outstanding Balance
$1,073,020
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$332,482

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2020
Sold by
Lustig Merle A
Bought by
Lustig Merle A and Merle A Lustig Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2016
Sold by
Morris Randy and Gail Y Ginett Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lustig Merle A and Merle A Lustig Trust 1993

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2012
Sold by
Ginett Gail Y
Bought by
Ginett Gail Y and Gail Y Ginette Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$927,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2006
Sold by
Ginett Gail Y
Bought by
Ginett Gail Y and Gail Y Ginett Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1998
Sold by
Schmitz Rachel P
Bought by
Ginett Gail Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cooper Brett $1,379,000 Chicago Title
Lustig Merle A -- Amrock
Lustig Merle A -- Amrock Llc
Lustig Merle A -- Amrock Llc
Lustig Merle A $1,100,000 Placer Title Company
Ginett Gail Y -- Chicago Title Company
Ginett Gail Y -- None Available
Ginett Gail Y $100,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cooper Brett $1,103,200
Previous Owner Lustig Merle A $210,000
Previous Owner Lustig Merle A $424,100
Previous Owner Ginett Gail Y $927,000
Previous Owner Ginett Gail Y $158,000
Previous Owner Ginett Gail Y $90,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,379,000 -- --
12/21/2022 12/21/22 Sold $1,379,000 0.0% $994 / Sq Ft
12/06/2022 12/06/22 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2022 09/19/22 Price Changed $1,379,000 -4.9% $994 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Price Changed $1,450,000 +32.4% $1,045 / Sq Ft
07/30/2022 07/30/22 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $789 / 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 $19,809 $1,427,711 $430,413 $1,004,298
2024 $19,809 $1,399,580 $421,974 $984,606
2023 $19,526 $1,379,000 $413,700 $965,300
2022 $17,116 $1,202,992 $410,111 $792,881
2021 $18,602 $1,179,408 $402,071 $777,337
2020 $17,813 $1,167,320 $397,950 $769,370
2019 $17,311 $1,144,440 $390,150 $754,290
2018 $17,018 $1,122,000 $382,500 $739,500
2017 $16,445 $1,100,000 $375,000 $725,000
2016 $4,738 $152,253 $40,464 $111,789
2015 $4,642 $149,966 $39,856 $110,110
2014 $4,552 $147,028 $39,075 $107,953
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jenny Wang

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jenny Wang

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

    (510) 289-1022

    2 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Jenny Wang
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Phillip Nguyen

    Compass

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41003703

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2015-019-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

1815 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1815 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 30 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,426,592, approximately $1,027 per square foot. This property was built in 1904. 1815 Allston Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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