NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1985 Tunnel Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,660,000 - $2,192,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,083 Sq Ft
$493/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 26, 2023

Last sale price $1,750,000 $429 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,507 / mo

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2023

Welcome to 1985 Tunnel Road - THE Saxophone House! Secluded in Berkeley Claremont Hill, this Tunnel Road Castle designed by Ace Architects is a stunning piece of art featuring some of the most whimsical looks. Built in 1996 for an amateur jazz player, you will appreciate the details throughout this home by its magnificent and magical presence, the swirling golden staircases, captivating curved balconies with treble-clef railings, and the massive striking saxophone towers. With over 4,000 sq ft of living space, currently being used as a 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths mansion, with a separate au pair room, sitting on nearly 10,000 sq ft lot, this three stories atrium-like building has plenty of space to entertain with sweeping canyon views from the picturesque windows, gourmet kitchen with sub-zero refrigerator, gleaming hardwood floor, cozy fireplace, game room from a converted garage, a luxurious primary suite on the entire third level with symmetrical aesthetics, custom-built circular bed, 2 walk-in closets, an elegant primary bath with double sinks, sunken jetted tub, and incredible views of the Claremont Hill off multiple balconies. Can you see yourself hosting a grand party in this castle or enjoying the incredible sunset view from the deck? A must see to appreciate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Derek Han

Bhg Reliance Partners License #01738860 Listed on: 04/19/2023

Bhg Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 9,334 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Thermostat

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H7621104

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

9,334 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1996
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: See Google Map
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter on Site
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9334
  • Parcel Number: 48H7621104
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Derek Han
Bhg Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,997,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$247,000
-12.37%
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
$2,013,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,488
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.69%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,355,595
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$657,893

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,530,000
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2020
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 10, 2018
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,750,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Doma Title
-- Fidelity National Title
-- Old Republic Title Company
$1,479,000 Old Republic Title Company
$738,338 Accommodation
$842,000 First American Title Company
-- Placer Title Company
$560,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,400,000
Previous Owner $2,530,000
Previous Owner $408,000
Previous Owner $480,000
Previous Owner $540,000
Previous Owner $320,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,750,000 -- --
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Sold $1,750,000 -12.4% $429 / Sq Ft
05/04/2023 05/04/23 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2023 04/19/23 For Sale $1,997,000 -- $489 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $31,202 $1,813,700 $546,210 $1,274,490
2024 $31,202 $1,779,400 $535,500 $1,249,500
2023 $23,329 $1,554,680 $466,404 $1,088,276
2022 $22,953 $1,524,197 $457,259 $1,066,938
2021 $25,016 $1,494,321 $448,296 $1,046,025
2020 $22,624 $1,508,580 $452,574 $1,056,006
2019 $21,728 $1,479,000 $443,700 $1,035,300
2018 $15,115 $929,474 $278,842 $650,632
2017 $14,357 $911,254 $273,376 $637,878
2016 $13,289 $893,387 $268,016 $625,371
2015 $13,221 $879,973 $263,992 $615,981
2014 $13,432 $862,737 $258,821 $603,916
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Derek Han

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Derek Han

    Bhg Reliance Partners

    (510) 847-5598

    1 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Derek Han
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41024609

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 048H-7621-010-04

California Alameda County Berkeley 94618 Claremont Hills

1985 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA

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