Seller's Agent in 2021
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
(510) 501-1317
6 in this area
138 Total Sales
20 Menlo Place Berkeley, CA 94707
Thousand Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,615,791
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,262
Sq Ft
$1,280/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Traditional Architecture
- Bonus Room
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Solid Surface Countertops
About This Home
As of September 2021Magical, light-filled, two-bedroom, one bath Carmel-style cottage sited amongst rock outcroppings, majestic oaks & fruit trees, on a special street in coveted Thousand Oaks. Close to shopping, dining, cafes on Solano Ave and Colusa Circle and a wonderful Farmer’s Market at Colusa Circle every Sunday, as well as parks & public transit. One level living, wonderful indoor- outdoor flow, & just a few steps to the entry & only one step to the backyard. Living rm w/ fireplace, French doors to the backyard & ceiling with ornamental plasterwork. Gracious formal dining rm w/ ornamental plasterwork. Updated eat-in kitchen w/ quartz countertops & stainless countertops. Backyard studio w/ vaulted ceiling & French doors, a perfect home office or private space for your artistic pursuits. Private front courtyard & wonderful backyard w/ lawn & deck, encircled w/ oaks & rock outcroppings. Many newer systems, including foundation replacement ( 2003). Lg attic w/ exterior access & many possibilities.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01228854 Listed on: 08/18/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,753
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 4,747 Sq Ft Lot
- Perimeter Fence
- Landscaped
- Terraced Lot
- Backyard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Cottage
- Concrete Foundation
- Ceiling Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Screens
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Low Flow Shower
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Converted Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by Carmel-style
- Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Cottage Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 62289411
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 18, 2021
Closed on
Aug 30, 2021
Sold by
Balazs Andrea and Cohen Scott J
Bought by
Goldsmith Laurie A and Goldsmith Laurie A
Seller's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne Politeo
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,049,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$626,000
59.68%
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
-$59,209
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,459,051
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$229,072
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Balazs Andrea and Cohen Scott J
Bought by
Cohen Balazs Revocable Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 2009
Sold by
Cohen Scott J and Balazs Andrea
Bought by
Balazs Andrea and Cohen Scott J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2009
Sold by
Balazs Andrea
Bought by
Cohen Scott J and Balazs Andrea
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2006
Sold by
Balazs Santiago
Bought by
Balazs Andrea
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Balazs Margarita C
Bought by
Balazs Santiago
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
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 4, 2003
Sold by
Fontanilla James J and Cooper Brett E
Bought by
Balazs Andrea and Balazs Santiago
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
5.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 1998
Sold by
Moore Elizabeth A
Bought by
Fontanilla James J and Cooper Brett E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$53,800
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsmith Laurie A | $1,675,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Cohen Balazs Revocable Family Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Balazs Andrea | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Cohen Scott J | -- | None Available | |
| Balazs Andrea | -- | None Available | |
| Balazs Santiago | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Balazs Andrea | $701,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Fontanilla James J | $359,000 | First American Title Guarant | |
| Moore Elizabeth A | -- | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Goldsmith Laurie A | $547,000 | |
| Open | Goldsmith Laurie A | $1,600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Balazs Andrea | $300,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Balazs Andrea | $322,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Fontanilla James J | $275,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fontanilla James J | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Moore Elizabeth A | $53,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Fontanilla James J | $287,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,675,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/08/2021 09/08/21 | Sold | $1,675,000 | +59.7% | $1,327 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/18/2021 08/18/21 | For Sale | $1,049,000 | -- | $831 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,753 | $1,382,906 | $880,279 | $509,627 |
| 2024 | $18,753 | $1,355,660 | $863,022 | $499,638 |
| 2023 | $18,391 | $1,335,948 | $846,106 | $489,842 |
| 2022 | $18,121 | $1,302,752 | $829,515 | $480,237 |
| 2021 | $13,961 | $937,895 | $281,368 | $656,527 |
| 2020 | $13,289 | $928,284 | $278,485 | $649,799 |
| 2019 | $12,851 | $910,087 | $273,026 | $637,061 |
| 2018 | $12,655 | $892,246 | $267,674 | $624,572 |
| 2017 | $12,217 | $874,756 | $262,427 | $612,329 |
| 2016 | $11,883 | $857,610 | $257,283 | $600,327 |
| 2015 | $11,735 | $844,732 | $253,419 | $591,313 |
| 2014 | $11,676 | $828,188 | $248,456 | $579,732 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sheril Madden
-
Anne Politeo
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Anne Politeo
Red Oak Realty
(510) 872-9294
3 in this area
29 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40963585
APN: 062-2894-011-00
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