NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2037 Hearst Ave Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,192,000 - $1,568,000

7 Beds
4 Baths
2,688 Sq Ft
$524/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 14, 2024

Last sale price $1,300,000 $484 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,650/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • Shed

About This Home

As of February 2024

Tri-plex across the street from UC, Berkeley Espresso, next to Sweetgreen, and near downtown Berkeley. 1912 Brown Shingle with distinctive peaked roof featuring a pyramid skylight and an iconic finial. Intricate woodwork supporting the deck overhang and eaves. Upstairs apartment with large deck and skylights now ready for occupancy. Detached cottage in the rear of the lot with remodeled kitchen, recently painted throughout, skylight and tankless water heater. Storage shed and bike storage shed behind cottage is shared by all tenants. Prime location near UC Berkeley, transportation, restaurants, shops, etc. The main unit (original house) has beautiful woodwork and a clinker brick fireplace. All units have washer/dryer inside their units. There is a detached bike shed and an additional storage shed. Please do not disturb the tenants. No on-site parking.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Grimason

Winkler Real Estate Group License #00744337 Listed on: 01/03/2024

Winkler Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Lili Xu

Elite Re & Financial Group License #01923632

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,678

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 5,298 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4 Bathrooms
  • Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Vinyl

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,688 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57205062

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,678

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Directions: Unit B is upstairs in the back of front building
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Partial Carpeting, Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Low Maintenance, Garden
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5298
  • Parcel Number: 57205062
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2024
Closed on
Mar 16, 2024
Sold by
Chen Baiyu and Lu Yutong
Bought by
2037 Hearst Llc
Seller's Agent
Bill Grimason
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Lili Xu
Elite Re & Financial Group
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Total Days on Market
15
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$1,407,828

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$107,828
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.08%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 3, 2024
Closed on
Jan 31, 2024
Sold by
Spitzer Family Trust
Bought by
Chen Baiyu and Lu Yutong
Seller's Agent
Bill Grimason
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Lili Xu
Elite Re & Financial Group
List Price
$1,300,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Views
58

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Spitzer Richard and Spitzer Family Trust
Bought by
Spitzer Richard and Spitzer Family Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$533,850
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2010
Sold by
Spitzer Richard
Bought by
Spitzer Richard and Spitzer Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
2037 Hearst Llc -- None Listed On Document
Chen Baiyu $1,300,000 Placer Title
Spitzer Richard -- None Available
Spitzer Richard -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spitzer Richard $533,850
Previous Owner Spitzer Richard $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,300,000 -- --
02/14/2024 02/14/24 Sold $1,300,000 0.0% $484 / Sq Ft
01/18/2024 01/18/24 Pending -- -- --
01/03/2024 01/03/24 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $484 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2024 $9,678 $518,374 $155,512 $362,862
2023 $9,458 $508,211 $152,463 $355,748
2022 $9,252 $498,247 $149,474 $348,773
2021 $9,246 $488,478 $146,543 $341,935
2020 $8,684 $483,470 $145,041 $338,429
2019 $8,265 $473,990 $142,197 $331,793
2018 $8,107 $464,697 $139,409 $325,288
2017 $7,798 $455,587 $136,676 $318,911
2016 $7,496 $446,657 $133,997 $312,660
2015 $7,389 $439,950 $131,985 $307,965
2014 $7,446 $431,333 $129,400 $301,933
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Grimason

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Bill Grimason

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 326-5800

    4 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Bill Grimason
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Lili Xu

    Elite Re & Financial Group

    (510) 366-9618

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Lili Xu
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41046637

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2050-006-02

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 North Berkeley

2037 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2037 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 03 January 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,407,828, approximately $523 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 2037 Hearst Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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