NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1905 Virginia St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,341,000 - $1,424,286

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,367 Sq Ft
$584/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 21, 2020

Last sale price $1,195,000 $505 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,814/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Garden
  • Garage

About This Home

As of December 2020

Rarely available duplex, 2 houses on one lot! This North Berkeley location is ideal for accessing the city without a car and for enjoyment of Berkeley’s fine amenities. The main house has 2 bedrms and 2 baths as well as an enclosed sunroom, an ideal additional space. Much of the original charm is intact, from coved ceilings & wood floors-the mantle & built-in. 2 garages, ample storage & a front garden space, & well-appointed porch for reflective enjoyment. The rear cottage* has a truly quintessential Berkeley feel. The cottage has a main room, bedroom with a decorative fireplace & additional room, ideal for a small office. The cottage also has its own outdoor space & has been used in the past to house visiting travelers and relatives as well as to produce income.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Fernandez

Red Oak Realty License #01353359 Listed on: 11/04/2020

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

Stacey Merryman

Red Oak Realty License #01448191

Last Buyer's Agent

Bhima Sheridan

District Homes License #01990388

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,921

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58217121

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,367 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,921

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Directions: MLK/Shattuck to Virginia
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Other
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl
  • Basement: Separate Entry, Storage Space, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Storage

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage, Guest, Space Per Unit - 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

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: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 58217121
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2020
Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
Wexler Emily L and Wexler Daniel E
Bought by
Declark Kory and Cordova Lindsey
Seller's Agent
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bhima Sheridan
District Homes
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,195,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,382,643

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$187,643
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.05%
Original Mortgage
$956,000
Outstanding Balance
$851,125
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$531,518

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 4, 2007
Sold by
Reynolds Robin Wales
Bought by
Wexler Emily L and Wexler Daniel E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Reynolds Robin Wales
Bought by
Reynolds Robin Wales and The Jewel A Wales 2001 Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2007
Sold by
Reynolds Robin Wales and The Jewel A Wales 2001 Trust
Bought by
Reynolds Robin Wales

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 13, 2001
Sold by
Wales Jewel Ann
Bought by
Wales Jewel A and The Jewel A Wales 2001 Trust
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
Declark Kory $1,195,000 Old Republic Title Company
Wexler Emily L $795,000 Old Republic Title Company
Reynolds Robin Wales -- First American Title
Reynolds Robin Wales -- First American Title
Reynolds Robin Wales -- None Available
Wales Jewel A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Declark Kory $956,000
Previous Owner Wexler Emily L $417,000
Previous Owner Reynolds Robin Wales $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,195,000 -- --
12/21/2020 12/21/20 Sold $1,195,000 0.0% $505 / Sq Ft
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2020 11/04/20 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $505 / 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 $18,921 $1,286,491 $388,047 $905,444
2024 $18,921 $1,261,133 $380,440 $887,693
2023 $18,538 $1,243,277 $372,983 $870,294
2022 $18,226 $1,211,900 $365,670 $853,230
2021 $18,281 $1,188,000 $358,500 $836,500
2020 $14,655 $954,786 $286,436 $668,350
2019 $14,079 $936,071 $280,821 $655,250
2018 $13,844 $917,723 $275,317 $642,406
2017 $13,352 $899,732 $269,919 $629,813
2016 $12,928 $882,091 $264,627 $617,464
2015 $12,759 $868,847 $260,654 $608,193
2014 $12,850 $851,834 $255,550 $596,284
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Fernandez

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jose Fernandez

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 882-3558

    2 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Jose Fernandez
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  • Stacey Merryman

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Stacey Merryman

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-9306

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Stacey Merryman
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  • Bhima Sheridan

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Bhima Sheridan

    District Homes

    (510) 502-5243

    5 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Bhima Sheridan
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40928043

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2171-021-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1905 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA

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