2028 Woolsey St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,570
Sq Ft
2,400
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- No HOA
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Greenhouse Windows
About This Home
As of July 2025Charming, two-story, four-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman-style home with a delightful low maintenance backyard & a location that epitomizes convenience. The owners were drawn to the house, because of its character but also because it allowed them to cycle to work & access amenities in minutes. This is the perfect location for those who wish to park the car and rarely use it, who rely on a bicycle and/or public transportation & who love having cafes, markets and a host of restaurants and theater close by. Minutes to the original Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, Shotgun Players, Ted Robert’s Campus, Emilia’s Pizzeria, Nick’s Pizza, El Tiny Cafe, Nomad Cafe, Cafe Buenos Aires, La Pena & The Starry Plough. Features include a large, updated country kitchen with backyard access, a sun-filled living rm with window seat, coved ceiling & original built-ins, a first floor bedroom & bath and 3 spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom w/ en suite bath upstairs. Additional amenities include dual pane windows, two heat pumps providing heat & ac, a newer roof, sewer compliance & fresh interior paint. The low maintenance south- facing backyard is the perfect spot to garden, dine al fresco or relax. If you've been dreaming about leaving the car parked for long stretches, this is the perfect house.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01228854 Listed on: 06/13/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,777
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 2,400 Sq Ft Lot
- North Facing Home
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Greenhouse Windows
- Window Screens
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- No Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Multiple Heating Units
- Heat Pump System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Built by Craftsman
- Berkeley Bowl Subdivision, Style Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5214284
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Oct 27, 2021
Sold by
Wogulis Mark David and Bowden Melanie R
Bought by
Wogulis Mark D and Bowden Melanie R
Seller's Agent
Catherine Krueger
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
9.09%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.92%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$639,718
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$473,847
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 20, 2021
Sold by
Ferson Curt E and Ferson Laura
Bought by
Wogulis Mark David and Bowden Melanie Rae
Seller's Agent
Catherine Krueger
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
9.09%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Outstanding Balance
$639,718
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$473,847
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Ferson Curt E
Bought by
Ferson Curt E and Ferson Laura
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 20, 2018
Sold by
Ferson Laura L
Bought by
Ferson Curt E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,516
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 16, 2012
Sold by
Ferson Curt E
Bought by
Ferson Curt E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$214,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2000
Sold by
Al Kaheli Wardah M A
Bought by
Al Kaheli Ahmed A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,300
Interest Rate
8.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 1999
Sold by
Blair Sonja
Bought by
Al Harazi Saleh
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 1, 1996
Sold by
Bailey Blair Sonja G and Al Kaheli Wardah M A
Bought by
Al Harazi Saleh and Al Kaheli Ahmed A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,400
Interest Rate
7.34%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 1996
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank
Bought by
Al Harazi Saleh and Al Kaheli Ahmed A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,400
Interest Rate
7.34%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 25, 1995
Sold by
Walker Anna M and Wells Fargo Bank
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 15, 1995
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank N A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,200,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Guarant | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Guarant | |
| Grant Deed | $227,000 | First American Title Guarant | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Grant Deed | $93,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Trustee Deed | $171,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins | |
| Trustee Deed | $161,539 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $64,516 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $214,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $211,000 | Balloon | |
| Previous Owner | $223,600 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $224,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $204,300 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $172,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $74,400 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | Sold | $1,120,000 | +12.6% | $713 / Sq Ft |
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/13/2025 06/13/25 | For Sale | $995,000 | -17.1% | $634 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,200,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/27/2021 09/27/21 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +9.1% | $787 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2021 08/27/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/04/2021 08/04/21 | For Sale | $1,100,000 | -- | $721 / 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 | $17,777 | $1,273,440 | $382,032 | $891,408 |
| 2024 | $17,777 | $1,248,480 | $374,544 | $873,936 |
| 2023 | $17,429 | $1,224,000 | $367,200 | $856,800 |
| 2022 | $17,160 | $1,200,000 | $360,000 | $840,000 |
| 2021 | $6,459 | $315,310 | $96,693 | $225,617 |
| 2020 | $6,027 | $319,007 | $95,702 | $223,305 |
| 2019 | $5,694 | $312,753 | $93,826 | $218,927 |
| 2018 | $5,576 | $306,621 | $91,986 | $214,635 |
| 2017 | $5,363 | $300,611 | $90,183 | $210,428 |
| 2016 | $5,123 | $294,718 | $88,415 | $206,303 |
| 2015 | $5,044 | $290,291 | $87,087 | $203,204 |
| 2014 | $4,984 | $284,605 | $85,381 | $199,224 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
(510) 501-1317
6 in this area
138 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
KYLE TANNAHILL
The Agency
(510) 439-7414
4 in this area
82 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Catherine Krueger
The Agency
(510) 813-0970
2 in this area
48 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Elise Krueger
The Agency
(510) 829-6093
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41101290
APN: 052-1428-004-00
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