$2,340,000
SOLD DEC 31, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,862 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$818 Per Sq Ft

27% Above List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Converted Garage
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Thousand Oaks School Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 1835 Capistrano Avenue, a beautifully updated home in Berkeley’s desirable Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Just steps away are the vibrant shops and restaurants of Solano Avenue. This quiet street is perfect for its tranquility and convenience. The interior features modern upgrades and top-tier finishes throughout. With its beautiful lighting, the sun-filled kitchen offers views of the lush backyard framed by mature trees and a serene creek. Equipped with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and custom cabinetry, this kitchen is designed for both functionality and style. Upstairs, the cozy family room, complete with built-ins, is ideal for movie nights or as a playroom. The converted garage serves as a spacious 4th bedroom, perfect for guests or a home office. The home also features a wine closet with storage for over 100 bottles and convenient off-street parking. With its private, fenced backyard, rooftop deck, and proximity to parks, top-rated schools, and commuter routes, this one of a kind property blends luxury and location in one of Berkeley’s most sought-after areas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sarah Marcus

License #01967832 Listed on: 10/24/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Emma Dolgin

The GRUBB Company License #02113494

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,053

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Converted Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiant Heating System

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners 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: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Thousand Oaks
  • Directions: Capistrano btwn Colusa and The Alameda
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

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

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
$2,256,258

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$83,742
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.30%
Original Mortgage
$1,797,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,789,540
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$466,718

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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Source: Public Records

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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
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: 41077259

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2889-014-00