NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,145,000 - $2,536,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,345 Sq Ft
$1,030/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2023

Last sale price $2,500,000 $1,066 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,664/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • City Lights View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2023

Both modern & traditional, this gorgeously and respectfully renovated 4BR/3BA Craftsman offers elegant, easy living in Berkeley’s coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Lovingly maintained by the same family for nearly 50 years, this 2345 SQFT home offers vintage Arts & Crafts features along with solar panels and an EV car charger. Out your front door, stroll to top-rated public schools, the public library and pool, Monterey Market, Live Oak Park, and Solano Avenue’s shopping and restaurants! The gracious foyer has a sweeping staircase and warm hardwood trim and floors that span the home. The sunny living room has a picture window and a stately mantle and fireplace, flanked by more windows and a bookcase. The adjoining dining room features leaded glass cabinets and an easy flow into the modern Craftsman kitchen with breakfast nook and updated cabinetry. Off the kitchen, a flexible room ideal as a bedroom, playroom, or office with built-in cabinets, desk, and ensuite bath. Upstairs, enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms, large closets, and 2 upgraded full baths, including an ensuite for the primary bedroom with walk-in closet. The giant basement has a laundry area, and space for a game room or future expansion. An oasis backyard has patios, raised beds, mature fruit trees, and outdoor fireplace.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 11/02/2023

Co-Listed By

Andrew Raskopf

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01394348

Last Buyer's Agent

Christian Thede

License #01335015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 4,510 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Thermostat

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 612568111

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: The Alameda or Bonita Ave to Yolo
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Attic Fan, Low E Glass, Thermostat, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas Piped
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Unfinished Room, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Hills, Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Storage, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Side Yard Access, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Inside, Washer, Other, Space For Frzr/Refr
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4510
  • Parcel Number: 612568111
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Nov 15, 2023
Sold by
Michael And Merle Fajans Living Trust
Bought by
Mountjoy Miles and Mountjoy Kelley
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Christian Thede
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$805,000
47.49%
Views
93
Current Estimated Value
$2,416,277

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$83,723
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.60%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Fajans Michael and Fajans Merle
Bought by
Fajans Michael and Fajans Merle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Fajans Michael H and Fajans Merle W
Bought by
Fajans Michael and Fajans Merle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
7.03%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mountjoy Miles $2,500,000 Chicago Title
Fajans Michael -- Old Republic Title Company
Fajans Michael -- Old Republic Title Company
Fajans Michael -- Placer Title Company
Fajans Michael H -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fajans Michael $322,700
Previous Owner Fajans Michael H $230,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,500,000 -- --
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Sold $2,500,000 +47.5% $1,066 / Sq Ft
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $723 / 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
2025 $36,044 $2,550,000 $765,000 $1,785,000
2024 $36,044 $2,500,000 $750,000 $1,750,000
2023 $6,427 $162,630 $117,824 $44,806
2022 $6,165 $152,441 $115,514 $43,927
2021 $6,122 $149,315 $113,249 $43,066
2020 $5,603 $154,712 $112,088 $42,624
2019 $5,167 $151,680 $109,891 $41,789
2018 $5,017 $148,705 $107,736 $40,969
2017 $4,814 $145,789 $105,623 $40,166
2016 $4,498 $142,931 $103,552 $39,379
2015 $4,407 $140,784 $101,997 $38,787
2014 $4,304 $138,027 $99,999 $38,028
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41043500

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 061-2568-011-01