NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2012 Hearst Ave Unit A Berkeley, CA 94709

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $824,000 - $1,082,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,179 Sq Ft
$826/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 5, 2024

Last sale price $1,015,000 $861 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,256 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of April 2024

Thoughtfully renovated brown shingle townhome located in the heart of Berkeley. This home, one of 12 units in a private enclave, offers a modern and inviting atmosphere. Inside, you'll find an airy space with hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings, and an updated kitchen featuring quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens to a dining area and exclusive patio, with additional amenities including a large pantry and powder room on the main floor. Upstairs, there are two spacious bedrooms with ample storage, an updated bathroom with tub, double vanity and matte black fixtures, in-unit laundry, and a skylight soaking the space in warm, natural light. This unit has 2 private entrances, faces the sunny courtyard and comes with secure parking. Conveniently located a few blocks from UC Berkeley, BART, the Berkeley Rep, Chez Panisse, and the original Pete's, this home offers easy access to the best of Berkeley living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marcia Weske

License #01841873 Listed on: 03/15/2024

Co-Listed By

Caitlin Crawford

License #01951131

Last Buyer's Agent

NEAL CONATSER

Compass License #01941351

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.43

HOA Fees

  • $622 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Stepless Entry
  • End Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57205142

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, trash
  • 12 Units
  • Association Phone (510) 262-1795
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0.43 Acres

HOA Fees

$622 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouse
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOGRUB
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Milvia to Hearst
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Building Name: Hearst Commons
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: No Steps to Entry
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fee: 622
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NONE
  • Phone: 510-262-1795
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18517
  • Parcel Number: 57205142
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 12

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2024
Closed on
Mar 29, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marcia Weske
Buyer's Agent
NEAL CONATSER
Compass
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$1,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$166,000
19.55%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$973,311

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$41,689
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.93%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anita Becker
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Anna Frankel
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$1,130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
36.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.90%
Original Mortgage
$904,000
Interest Rate
2.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 2012
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2010
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
$397,500
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2007
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2007
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2006
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2005
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
$491,250
Interest Rate
4.96%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
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
$491,250
Interest Rate
4.96%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,015,000 Old Republic Title Company
$1,130,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
$675,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$530,000 Old Republic Title Company
$685,000 Chicago Title Co
-- None Available
-- None Available
-- Old Republic Title Company
$655,000 Old Republic Title Company
$253,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $904,000
Previous Owner $397,500
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $491,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,015,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,130,000 -- --
04/05/2024 04/05/24 Sold $1,015,000 +19.6% $861 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2024 03/15/24 For Sale $849,000 -24.9% $720 / Sq Ft
07/26/2021 07/26/21 Sold $1,130,000 +37.0% $958 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2021 06/15/21 For Sale $825,000 -- $700 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $16,331 $1,035,300 $310,590 $724,710
2024 $16,331 $1,168,651 $352,695 $822,956
2023 $16,012 $1,145,600 $345,780 $806,820
2022 $15,772 $1,123,000 $339,000 $791,000
2021 $11,632 $764,423 $229,327 $535,096
2020 $11,055 $756,587 $226,976 $529,611
2019 $10,671 $741,757 $222,527 $519,230
2018 $10,503 $727,217 $218,165 $509,052
2017 $10,141 $712,961 $213,888 $499,073
2016 $9,849 $698,981 $209,694 $489,287
2015 $9,724 $688,485 $206,545 $481,940
2014 $8,163 $553,913 $166,174 $387,739
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marcia Weske

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Marcia Weske

    (510) 853-1483

    1 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Marcia Weske
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  • Caitlin Crawford

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Caitlin Crawford

    (510) 289-7218

    1 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Caitlin Crawford
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  • NEAL CONATSER

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    NEAL CONATSER

    Compass

    (877) 733-3469

    2 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    NEAL CONATSER
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  • Anita Becker

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Anita Becker

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 520-8335

    2 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Anita Becker
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 919-8841

    4 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion
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  • Anna Frankel

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Anna Frankel

    Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

    (510) 710-0252

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Anna Frankel
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41052997

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2051-042-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Downtown Berkeley

2012 Hearst Ave Unit A, Berkeley, CA

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