NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1830 Catalina Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,248,454 - $1,608,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,329 Sq Ft
$1,112/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2025

Last sale price $1,600,000 $1,204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,599/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Thousand Oaks School Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming 1920's 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom bungalow located in the highly coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood just around the corner from vibrant Solano Avenue. Enjoy unbeatable access to shops, restaurants, cafes, groceries, and everyday essentials in one of Berkeley’s most beloved neighborhoods. This beautiful home features gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious open-concept living and dining area with a cozy fireplace and built-ins, and a large vintage retro-style eat-in kitchen.The roomy bedrooms include a bonus nook off the primary—ideal for a home office, reading lounge, or creative retreat. The updated bathroom boasts a walk-in tiled shower and modern bidet toilet. Long driveway with a detached garage for lots of off street parking and storage. Beautiful private backyard perfect for relaxing after a long day. With an impressive 86 WalkScore, enjoy the conveniences and amenities and leave the car at home. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Senitzer

Compass License #01910603 Listed on: 07/31/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Carol Koback

Compass License #01073080

Last Buyer's Agent

Alison Luce

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01986924

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61260215

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,841

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 02
  • Subdivision Name: Thousand Oaks
  • Directions: Solano to Colusa to Catalina
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Tour Thursday 8/7 10:00-12:30. Offers requested Tues 8/12 12pm. Questions text/call agents
  • remarks22: Michele Senitzer - Agt: 510-283-1990 - Charming 1920's 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom bungalow located in the highly coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood just around the corner from vibrant Solano Avenue. Enjoy unbeatable access to shops, restaurants, cafés, groceries, and everyday essentials in one of Berkeley’s most beloved neighborhoods. This beautiful home features gleaming hardwood floors, a spacious open-concept living and dining area with a cozy fireplace and built-ins, and a large vintage retro-style eat-in kitchen.The roomy bedrooms include a bonus nook off the primary—ideal for a home office, reading lounge, or creative retreat. The updated bathroom boasts a walk-in tiled shower and modern bidet toilet. Long driveway with a detached garage for lots of off street parking and storage. Beautiful private backyard perfect for relaxing after a long day. With an impressive 86 WalkScore, enjoy the conveniences and amenities and leave the car at home. Welcome home!
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Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500
  • Parcel Number: 61260215

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 31, 2025
Closed on
Aug 20, 2025
Sold by
Dreher 2018 Family Trust and Moore Emily S
Bought by
Kerner Laliberte Family Trust and Kerner
Seller's Agent
Michele Senitzer
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Alison Luce
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$948,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$652,000
68.78%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$1,477,364

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$122,636
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2018
Sold by
Dreher John and Dreher Katherine
Bought by
Dreher Katherine T and Dreher 2018 Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2008
Sold by
Boyden Caroline E and The Caroline E Boyden Living T
Bought by
Dreher John and Dreher Katherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2007
Sold by
Boyden Caroline E
Bought by
Boyden Caroline E and Caroline E Boyden Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2004
Sold by
Harris Elizabeth
Bought by
Boyden Caroline E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2000
Sold by
Rubin Ingrid L and Estate Of Rudolph Geringer
Bought by
Boyden Caroline E and Harris Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.01%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kerner Laliberte Family Trust $1,600,000 Chicago Title
Dreher Katherine T -- None Available
Dreher John $775,000 Placer Title Company
Boyden Caroline E -- None Available
Boyden Caroline E $150,772 Placer Title Company
Boyden Caroline E $401,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Boyden Caroline E $333,700
Previous Owner Boyden Caroline E $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Sold $1,600,000 +68.8% $1,204 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2025 07/31/25 For Sale $948,000 -- $713 / 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 $9,841 $619,019 $179,365 $446,654
2024 $9,841 $606,748 $175,849 $437,899
2023 $9,632 $601,716 $172,402 $429,314
2022 $9,452 $582,921 $169,022 $420,899
2021 $9,467 $571,356 $165,709 $412,647
2020 $8,948 $572,426 $164,010 $408,416
2019 $8,582 $561,206 $160,795 $400,411
2018 $8,434 $550,206 $157,643 $392,563
2017 $8,125 $539,421 $154,553 $384,868
2016 $7,853 $528,846 $151,523 $377,323
2015 $7,747 $520,907 $149,249 $371,658
2014 $7,689 $510,706 $146,326 $364,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele Senitzer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michele Senitzer

    Compass

    (510) 283-1990

    2 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Michele Senitzer
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  • Carol Koback

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Carol Koback

    Compass

    (415) 517-0445

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Carol Koback
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  • Alison Luce

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Alison Luce

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (415) 640-2027

    4 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Alison Luce
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41106636

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2602-015-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

1830 Catalina Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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