NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1839 Tacoma Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,723,000 - $2,041,720

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,836 Sq Ft
$1,065/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 25, 2023

Last sale price $1,950,000 $1,062 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $13,027/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of September 2023

Dutch Colonial W/ Designer Refresh in Sought-After Berkeley Enclave. Charm & character in tree lined Thousand Oaks blocks to Solano Ave shopping & dining, this 3-bedroom. 1.5-bath home retains its original detailing, including refinished hardwood floors, classic wainscoting, coffered ceilings, exquisitely crafted built-ins, & other historic elements. Elegantly balanced w/ classic entry & central staircase. Spacious living room, w/ natural light on 3 sides w/ fireplace, picture molding, built-in bookcases, & window seat. Kitchen overlooks backyard w/ mature landscaping & deck & has been mindfully updated to merge past w/ present. Contemporary designer touches w/ new hardwood floor, freshly painted cabinets, new countertop & backsplash, new plumbing fixtures, new hardware, & casual eating PLUS lots of pantry storage. Freshly refinished deck off kitchen for EZ indoor/outdoor flow to yard. Adjoining dining room w/ hutch & new designer chandelier. Upstairs offers 3 bedrooms, ample closet space & full bathroom w/ stall shower, tub, & dual sinks could be converted to future primary suite & separate bath. Basement w/ storage & laundry. Detached one-car garage & long driveway. Newer roof and gutters, plus a 100-amp electric panel. Walk to Thousand Oaks Elementary. Walk Score = 90.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Pitarre

Compass License #01867911 Listed on: 08/16/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Negar Souza

Red Oak Realty License #01701667

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,420

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Dutch Colonial Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62288514

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,420

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.011
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Colusa to Tacoma Ave
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front 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, Off Street, Tandem
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 62288514
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 16, 2023
Closed on
Sep 19, 2023
Sold by
Carol Ann Odsess 2021 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Fan Christopher and Lu Katharine
Seller's Agent
Andrew Pitarre
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$555,000
39.78%
Views
133
Current Estimated Value
$1,956,180

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,180
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,529,850
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$426,330

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 2021
Sold by
Odsess Carol
Bought by
Odsess Carol Ann and Odsess Carol Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2021
Sold by
Rubin Barton
Bought by
Odsess Carol

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2014
Sold by
Rubin Barton and Odsess Carol
Bought by
Odsess Rubin Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Ostrowski Edward J and Ostrowski Edward J
Bought by
Rubin Barton and Odsess Carol

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.97%
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
Fan Christopher $1,950,000 First American Title
Odsess Carol Ann -- None Available
Odsess Carol -- None Available
Rubin Barton -- None Available
Odsess Rubin Family Trust -- None Available
Rubin Barton $359,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fan Christopher $1,560,000
Previous Owner Odsess Carol $75,000
Previous Owner Rubin Barton $115,000
Previous Owner Rubin Barton $226,300
Previous Owner Rubin Barton $200,000
Previous Owner Rubin Barton $229,700
Previous Owner Rubin Barton $240,000
Previous Owner Rubin Barton $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,950,000 -- --
09/25/2023 09/25/23 Sold $1,950,000 +39.8% $1,062 / Sq Ft
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2023 08/16/23 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $760 / 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 $28,420 $1,982,000 $596,700 $1,392,300
2024 $28,420 $1,943,000 $585,000 $1,365,000
2023 $11,504 $573,200 $171,960 $401,240
2022 $11,410 $554,963 $168,589 $393,374
2021 $11,406 $543,945 $165,283 $385,662
2020 $10,733 $545,298 $163,589 $381,709
2019 $10,226 $534,607 $160,382 $374,225
2018 $10,006 $524,128 $157,238 $366,890
2017 $9,648 $513,854 $154,156 $359,698
2016 $9,253 $503,780 $151,134 $352,646
2015 $9,102 $496,216 $148,865 $347,351
2014 -- $486,498 $145,949 $340,549
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Pitarre

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Andrew Pitarre

    Compass

    (510) 899-8000

    1 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Andrew Pitarre
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  • Negar Souza

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Negar Souza

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 543-7016

    8 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Negar Souza
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41035839

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2885-014-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

1839 Tacoma Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1839 Tacoma Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 16 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,956,180, approximately $1,065 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 1839 Tacoma Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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