NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1855 Franklin St Berkeley, CA 94702

Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,049,000 - $1,327,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,046 Sq Ft
$1,140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2023

Last sale price $1,050,000 $1,004 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,969/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Separate Family Room

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to 1855 Franklin St! This Single-Family Home Includes 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, 1 Detached Car Garage, a Huge Basement, and a Laundry Room. The Two Additional Bonus Rooms can be Transformed into an Office, Workout Room, or Anything you Imagine. It's close to UC Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, BART, the SF Bay Bridge, Emeryville and Oakland. Great Investment Opportunity to get Sweat Equity. This Property Needs Work and It's Priced to Sell. With your Updates, Repairs, and Finishing Touches, this Unique Diamond in the Rough will Sparkle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Miriam Cruz

The Property Network License #02133346 Listed on: 05/03/2023

The Property Network

Last Buyer's Agent

Annie Walrand

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01040079

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,203

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,149 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,046 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 057-2078-023-01

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,203

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 111
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1046
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Zoning Description: SFR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1046
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Combination, Pillars / Posts / Piers
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 057-2078-023-01
  • Lot Acres: 0.1182
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5148.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5148.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Berkeley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2023
Closed on
May 19, 2023
Sold by
Chimenti Sonia Escalante
Bought by
1855 Franklin St Llc
Seller's Agent
Miriam Cruz
The Property Network
Buyer's Agent
Annie Walrand
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$1,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
23.67%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,192,779

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$142,779
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2004
Sold by
Chimenti John Richard
Bought by
Escalante Sonia Olivia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Escalante Olivia L and Escalante Sonia Olivia
Bought by
Escalante Olivia L and Escalante Sonia Olivia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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
1855 Franklin St Llc $1,050,000 Old Republic Title Company
Escalante Sonia Olivia -- First American Title Company
Escalante Olivia L -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Escalante Olivia L $80,000
Previous Owner Escalante Olivia L $26,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Sold $1,050,000 +23.7% $1,004 / Sq Ft
05/11/2023 05/11/23 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $849,000 -- $812 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $16,203 $1,071,000 $321,300 $749,700
2023 $3,875 $62,288 $40,997 $21,291
2022 $4,251 $54,067 $40,193 $20,874
2021 $4,210 $52,869 $39,405 $20,464
2020 $3,860 $59,256 $39,001 $20,255
2019 $3,512 $58,093 $38,236 $19,857
2018 $3,395 $56,955 $37,487 $19,468
2017 $3,241 $55,838 $36,752 $19,086
2016 $3,002 $54,743 $36,031 $18,712
2015 $2,932 $53,921 $35,490 $18,431
2014 $2,801 $52,865 $34,795 $18,070
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Miriam Cruz

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Miriam Cruz

    The Property Network

    (408) 374-9500

    1 in this area

    54 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Annie Walrand

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81925040

MLSListings

APN: 057-2078-023-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 Fourth Street-Berkeley Marina

1855 Franklin St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1855 Franklin St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 03 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,192,779, approximately $1,140 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 1855 Franklin St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Ruth Acty Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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