NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1908 Delaware St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,141,000 - $1,503,140

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,089 Sq Ft
$1,200/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $1,164,000 $1,069 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,709/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Bonus Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Ohlone Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Private North Berkeley 2+ bedroom, 2 bath 1906 brown shingle filled with charm and period details. Beautiful, tranquil, rear patio with exposed brick wall. Edible and native plant leased side yard. Light-filled, yet cozy, lovely details throughout including wall paneling, bay window, gas fireplace, wood floors, french doors and a window seat. Bonus space for office/study. Many built-ins for storage and numerous updates, including seismic retrofit. Back patio for enjoying the outdoors. Excellent location in the heart of Berkeley with quick access to downtown, UC Berkeley, shopping, restaurants (Gourmet Gulch), transportation (BART, bus), theaters, farmers markets, parks, dog park, bike trails and so much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Richardson

Red Oak Realty License #01334382 Listed on: 07/14/2021

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gaylen Roberts

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01885597

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,137

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 1,856 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5720573

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,137

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Above MLK
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Office, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Front Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Storage Area
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Master Electric Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1856
  • Parcel Number: 5720573
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Aug 17, 2021
Sold by
Williams Eliot Caidwell
Bought by
Landy Jonathan and Tecarro Jaireh
Seller's Agent
Judith Richardson
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gaylen Roberts
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,164,000
Premium/Discount to List
$69,000
6.3%
Current Estimated Value
$1,307,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$143,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$873,000
Outstanding Balance
$802,973
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$504,062

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2021
Sold by
Caldwell Margaret R and Caldwell Family Trust
Bought by
Williams Eliot Cald Well

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2016
Sold by
Riedner Eric and Riedner Meghann
Bought by
Caldwell Margaret R and Caldwell Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2016
Sold by
Klehs Johan Mahler
Bought by
Caldwell Margaret Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2010
Sold by
Dodge Julia J
Bought by
Riedner Eric and Rand Meghann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$484,000
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1997
Sold by
King Neal F
Bought by
Dodge Julia J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1995
Sold by
Baynes Jane H and Homsher Jane Ellen
Bought by
King Neal F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,200
Interest Rate
9.21%
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
Landy Jonathan $1,164,000 Chicago Title Company
Williams Eliot Cald Well -- None Available
Caldwell Margaret R $850,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Caldwell Margaret Ruth -- Fidelity National Title Co
Riedner Eric $605,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dodge Julia J $260,000 First American Title Guarant
King Neal F $234,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Landy Jonathan $873,000
Previous Owner Riedner Eric $463,695
Previous Owner Riedner Eric $484,000
Previous Owner Dodge Julia J $100,000
Previous Owner Dodge Julia J $108,000
Previous Owner Dodge Julia J $120,000
Previous Owner King Neal F $187,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,164,000 -- --
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $1,164,000 +6.3% $1,069 / Sq Ft
08/07/2021 08/07/21 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $1,006 / 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 $17,137 $1,211,024 $363,307 $847,717
2023 $16,802 $1,187,280 $356,184 $831,096
2022 $16,546 $1,164,000 $349,200 $814,800
2021 $13,741 $911,361 $273,408 $637,953
2020 $13,062 $902,020 $270,606 $631,414
2019 $12,613 $884,340 $265,302 $619,038
2018 $12,417 $867,000 $260,100 $606,900
2017 $11,993 $850,000 $255,000 $595,000
2016 $9,455 $659,678 $197,903 $461,775
2015 $9,330 $649,775 $194,932 $454,843
2014 $9,269 $637,052 $191,115 $445,937
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judith Richardson

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Judith Richardson

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 299-5709

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Judith Richardson
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  • Gaylen Roberts

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Gaylen Roberts

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 761-9536

    1 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Gaylen Roberts
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40958771

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2057-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1908 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1908 Delaware St, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 14 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,307,035, approximately $1,200 per square foot. This property was built in 1906. 1908 Delaware St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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