NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1956 El Dorado Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Northbrae Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,609,000 - $2,656,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,513 Sq Ft
$848/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2020

Last sale price $1,710,000 $680 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,747/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of November 2020

This Northbrae home’s timeless redesign offers a flexible floor plan and incredible natural light in every room, entering through the many floor to ceiling windows and multiple skylights then bouncing off of the bright, small plank oak floors that extend throughout. Working from home? There are 2 designated areas upstairs with built in desks and limitless configuration options downstairs. The exterior has been thoughtfully landscaped and is a dreamy oasis from the world. The generously sized basement has been used as a woodworking shop and for storage galore. The neighborhood, without question, boasts close proximity to Shattuck and Solano Avenues offering many shops, outdoor dining options and other amenities. If Berkeley living is ideal for you, this home solidifies that lifestyle. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Hunt

Better Homes & Gardens Rp License #01910913 Listed on: 10/08/2020

Better Homes & Gardens Rp

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawnte Brown

Compass License #01827103

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,271

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Northbrae Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,271

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
  • Directions: The Alameda>El Dorado
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Full, Wood
  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Railed, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Upper Level
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250
  • Parcel Number: 61257039
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4214/2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Nov 15, 2020
Sold by
Wolpert Richard Martin and Williams Margaret Elizabeth
Bought by
Zhang Yi and Abellard Axel
Seller's Agent
Paul Hunt
Better Homes & Gardens Rp
Buyer's Agent
Shawnte Brown
Compass
List Price
$1,599,000
Sold Price
$1,710,000
Premium/Discount to List
$111,000
6.94%
Current Estimated Value
$2,110,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$400,942
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.32%
Original Mortgage
$1,368,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,231,132
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$855,931

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2012
Sold by
Wolpert Richard M and Williams Margaret E
Bought by
Wolpert Richard Martin and Williams Margaret Elizabeth
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
Zhang Yi $1,710,000 Chicago Title Company
Wolpert Richard Martin -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhang Yi $1,368,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard Martin $700,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard Martin $250,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard Martin $525,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $391,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $195,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $250,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $415,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $300,000
Previous Owner Wolfert Richard M $100,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $290,000
Previous Owner Wolpert Richard M $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,710,000 -- --
11/30/2020 11/30/20 Sold $1,710,000 +6.9% $680 / Sq Ft
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $1,599,000 -- $636 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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 $26,271 $1,843,937 $555,281 $1,295,656
2024 $26,271 $1,807,651 $544,395 $1,270,256
2023 $25,695 $1,779,083 $533,725 $1,245,358
2022 $25,235 $1,737,200 $523,260 $1,220,940
2021 $25,747 $1,703,000 $513,000 $1,197,000
2020 $8,907 $397,675 $231,119 $166,556
2019 $8,447 $389,879 $226,588 $163,291
2018 $8,247 $382,235 $222,146 $160,089
2017 $7,943 $374,741 $217,790 $156,951
2016 $7,588 $367,394 $213,520 $153,874
2015 $7,455 $361,877 $210,314 $151,563
2014 $7,294 $354,789 $206,195 $148,594
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Paul Hunt

    Better Homes & Gardens Rp

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Shawnte Brown

    Compass

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40924369

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 061-2570-039-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Northbrae

1956 El Dorado Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1956 El Dorado Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 08 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,130,547, approximately $847 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1956 El Dorado Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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