NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,610,000 - $2,763,164

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,277 Sq Ft
$962/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2021

Last sale price $2,375,000 $1,043 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,415/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of September 2021

A truly remarkable North Berkeley "Golden Duplex" nestled in one of North Berkeley's prime neighborhoods & within minutes to most amenities. This property spared no expense with a complete redesign & impressive attention to detail. A Cornerstone Construction beauty featuring new foundation, electrical, plumbing, roof, siding, Anderson windows, flooring, high ceilings & custom decorative lighting. L1 (1292 sqft) offers 3 bedrooms & 2 baths with a seamless flow between living & dining areas with light filled spaces. Highly functional kitchen with high end SS appliances. Bathrooms with modern style & finishes. Along with laundry hook-ups. Master Suite & access to backyard patio with garden/play area. L2 (985 sqft) offers 2 bedrooms & 1 bath with custom finishes & fine detail. Along with laundry hook-ups. Also, a spacious detached finished building (890 sqft) to utilize as you desire which included a finished basement. Separate meters. Walk score 90! You'll find this duplex irresistible!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wael Tayara

Bay Valley Realty License #01811937 Listed on: 08/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Forest Yu

eXp Realty of California License #02011206

eXp Realty of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,142

Year Built

  • Built in 1914 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Built by Cornerstone
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59227018

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,142

Year Built

Built in 1914 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: MLK to Vine
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, One, Two
  • New Construction: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Office, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Cornerstone
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: New Construction

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Side Yard Access, Tandem, No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500
  • Parcel Number: 59227018
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2021
Closed on
Sep 7, 2021
Sold by
Cornerstone Capital Investments Llc
Bought by
Chen Kuangyu
Seller's Agent
Wael Tayara
Bay Valley Realty
Buyer's Agent
Forest Yu
eXp Realty of California
List Price
$1,748,000
Sold Price
$2,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
$627,000
35.87%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$2,041,121

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$333,879
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2019
Sold by
Cohen Abbie and Silverman Simon
Bought by
Cornerstone Capital Investments Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,081,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 1999
Sold by
Cohen Alan
Bought by
Cohen Alan J and Alan J Cohen Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Kuangyu $2,375,000 Old Republic Title Company
Cornerstone Capital Investments Llc $1,202,000 Old Republic Ttl Co Montclai
Cohen Alan J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cornerstone Capital Investments Llc $1,081,800
Previous Owner Cohen Alan J $52,350
Previous Owner Cohen Alan $58,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,375,000 -- --
09/08/2021 09/08/21 Sold $2,375,000 +35.9% $1,043 / Sq Ft
08/24/2021 08/24/21 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2021 08/11/21 For Sale $1,748,000 -- $768 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $36,142 $2,470,950 $741,285 $1,729,665
2023 $35,396 $2,422,500 $726,750 $1,695,750
2022 $35,217 $2,375,000 $712,500 $1,662,500
2021 $20,836 $1,214,452 $454,662 $759,790
2020 $19,667 $1,202,000 $450,000 $752,000
2019 $6,553 $172,434 $136,252 $36,182
2018 $6,358 $169,054 $133,581 $35,473
2017 $6,109 $165,739 $130,961 $34,778
2016 $5,715 $162,490 $128,394 $34,096
2015 $5,595 $160,049 $126,465 $33,584
2014 $5,549 $156,915 $123,989 $32,926
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40961789

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 059-2270-018-00