$2,225,000
SOLD FEB 23, 2021
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,614 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$851 Per Sq Ft

31% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts a creek
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Thousand Oaks School Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

The Invisible hands of nature join with the hands of talented artisans to craft this home with a deep connection to its environment. Expertly modernized and equipped to the height of luxury, this pristine home was extensively renovated in 1999 - 2000. The kitchen features Wolf range and Subzero refrigerator. The primary bath boasts a large jetted tub. The lower level hosts a second bath, laundry, wine cellar, and an office or guest space. The upstairs attic room has skylights and copious shelving. The converted garage is made comfortable with insulation, sound wiring, and flooring. The yard is equipped with a grill area and a roof deck. Serene from the quiet street in an ideal location to the creekside sanctuary. The artfully landscaped yard marries meandering river rock to a walkway of Ann Sacks’s tiles. Garden gates by artist Eric Powell. The front door is adorned by glass panels by Dorothy Lenehan. HES/BESO of a perfect 10! Ask your agent about all the Green home improvements.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Sichterman

License #01205767 Listed on: 01/23/2021

Co-Listed By

LINDA VAN COUVERING

BERKELEY HILLS REALTY License #01417020

Last Buyer's Agent

Joanna Hirsch

Vanguard Properties License #01274581

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,053

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62288914

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,053

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBBERK
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Colusa North of Solano Ave, turn R to Capistrano
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Attic Fan, Ceiling Insulation, Energy Audit - Available, Insulation - Floor, Water Heater
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Piped
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Sound System, Energy Star Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 62288914
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 24, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Wakefield Stacy and Wakefield Bruna
Bought by
Gala Shail and Gala Meghna
Seller's Agent
Sarah Marcus
Buyer's Agent
Emma Dolgin
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$2,340,000
Premium/Discount to List
$491,000
26.55%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$2,266,602

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$73,398
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.26%
Original Mortgage
$1,797,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,789,540
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$477,062

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2021
Closed on
Feb 17, 2021
Sold by
Mercer Barbara Louise and Bailie Mark Ogborn
Bought by
Wakefield Stacy and Wakefield Bruna
Seller's Agent
Tracy Sichterman
Buyer's Agent
Joanna Hirsch
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$530,000
31.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.32%
Original Mortgage
$775,000
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2015
Sold by
Mercer Barbara Louise and Bailie Mark Gborn
Bought by
Barbara Louise Mercer & Mark Ogborn Bail

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2011
Sold by
Mercer Barbara L
Bought by
2011 Mercer Barbara Louise and 2011 Barbara Louise Mercer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1994
Sold by
Mercer Barbara L
Bought by
Mercer Barbara L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,000
Interest Rate
7.19%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,340,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $2,225,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,797,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $775,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $140,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $124,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,225,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,849,000 -- --
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Sold $2,340,000 +26.6% $818 / Sq Ft
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2024 10/23/24 For Sale $1,849,000 -16.9% $646 / Sq Ft
02/23/2021 02/23/21 Sold $2,225,000 +31.3% $851 / Sq Ft
02/02/2021 02/02/21 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2021 01/23/21 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $648 / 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 $26,053 $1,900,000 $570,000 $1,330,000
2024 $26,053 $1,800,000 $540,000 $1,260,000
2023 $32,132 $2,314,890 $694,467 $1,620,423
2022 $31,839 $2,269,500 $680,850 $1,588,650
2021 $9,856 $454,791 $121,180 $340,611
2020 $9,283 $457,057 $119,937 $337,120
2019 $9,024 $448,097 $117,586 $330,511
2018 $8,150 $439,312 $115,281 $324,031
2017 $7,850 $430,700 $113,021 $317,679
2016 $7,523 $422,256 $110,805 $311,451
2015 $7,404 $415,914 $109,141 $306,773
2014 $7,314 $407,767 $107,003 $300,764
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40934956

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2889-014-00