1928 Ward St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,095,000 - $1,291,460
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,277
Sq Ft
$935/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
About This Home
As of January 2023First time on the market in over 50 years, awesome South Berkeley location, built in 1924, all original hardwood floors up under the carpet, original built in cabinetry in living room and in the dining room, spacious living room with fireplace for those cold winter nights, original crown moldings, eat in kitchen, partial basement, detached two car garage that can be turned into an ADU, back yard has plenty of room for entertaining under the canopy, and growing your own garden, enjoy quaint urban orchard Myers lemons, figs and apple trees, driveway can fit 3 cars for off street parking. Walk score 91, Bike Score 95, walk to Ashby Bart Station, AC bus lines, schools, library, 2 min from Berkeley Bowl and minutes from I-80, 580, 24. This home just need your TLC.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Delores Dee Johnson, Broker License #01351847 Listed on: 11/01/2022
Last Buyer's Agent
Wendy Newman
Keller Williams Sf License #02159040
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,762
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 5,460 Sq Ft Lot
- Dog Run
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Free-Standing Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Floor Furnace
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Berkeley Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 1, 2022
Closed on
Dec 23, 2022
Sold by
Charlie R Johnson And Laverne Johnson Re
Bought by
Shaya Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Delores Johnson
Delores Dee Johnson, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Newman
Keller Williams Sf
List Price
$999,999
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1
0.0%
Total Days on Market
32
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$194,115
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.64%
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Outstanding Balance
$793,714
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$400,401
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 23, 2013
Sold by
Johnson Charlie R and Johnson Laverne
Bought by
Revo Charlie R Johnson and Revo Laverne Johnson
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 23, 2013
Sold by
Johnson Charlie R and Johnson Laverne
Bought by
Johnson Charlie R and Johnson Laverne
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$223,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 3, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Charlie Ray and Johnson Laverne
Bought by
Johsnon Charlie R and Johnson Laverne
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 2004
Sold by
Johnson Charlie Ray and Johnson Laverne
Bought by
Johnson Charlie R and Johnson Laverne
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaya Benjamin | $1,000,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Revo Charlie R Johnson | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Johnson Charlie R | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Johsnon Charlie R | -- | -- | |
| Johnson Charlie R | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Shaya Benjamin | $820,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Charlie R | $223,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Charlie Ray | $122,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Charlie Ray | $26,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Charlie Ray | $119,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Charlie Ray | $12,968 | |
| Previous Owner | Johnson Charlie Ray | $64,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,000,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/09/2023 01/09/23 | Sold | $1,000,000 | 0.0% | $783 / Sq Ft |
| 12/03/2022 12/03/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/01/2022 11/01/22 | For Sale | $999,999 | -- | $783 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,762 | $1,013,000 | $306,000 | $714,000 |
| 2023 | $4,275 | $57,500 | $32,285 | $25,215 |
| 2022 | $3,574 | $49,373 | $31,652 | $24,721 |
| 2021 | $3,932 | $48,267 | $31,031 | $24,236 |
| 2020 | $3,260 | $54,701 | $30,713 | $23,988 |
| 2019 | $2,983 | $53,628 | $30,111 | $23,517 |
| 2018 | $2,884 | $52,577 | $29,521 | $23,056 |
| 2017 | $2,747 | $51,546 | $28,942 | $22,604 |
| 2016 | $2,544 | $50,535 | $28,374 | $22,161 |
| 2015 | $2,487 | $49,776 | $27,948 | $21,828 |
| 2014 | $2,370 | $48,801 | $27,401 | $21,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Delores Johnson
Seller's Agent in 2023
Delores Johnson
Delores Dee Johnson, Broker
(510) 418-3007
2 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
W
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Wendy Newman
Keller Williams Sf
(510) 901-1923
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41013181
APN: 054-1725-028-00
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