NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 Fairlawn Dr Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,331,000 - $1,412,692

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,284 Sq Ft
$1,067/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2019

Last sale price $1,155,000 $900 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,055/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • View of Hills
  • Secluded Lot
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1-minute walk to Terrace View Park

About This Home

As of April 2019

Pristine one level mid-century design opening to glorious gardens with a neighborhood playground across the street! Gleaming hardwood floors, living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining area, skylights and spacious proportions. Quiet, peaceful area close to convenient transportation. Move in and enjoy this very special home!

Last Listed By

Bebe McRae

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00875159 Listed on: 03/19/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,480

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 4,664 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Secluded Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Hills

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • N. Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 60248738

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,480

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: N. BERKELEY
  • Directions: Grizzly Peak > Avenida
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, Insulation - Partial
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Other, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Secluded, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

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: 4664
  • Parcel Number: 60248738
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2024
Sold by
Cohen Stefan D and Hurwitz Anya R
Bought by
Cohen/Hurwitz Living Trust and Cohen
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,370,423

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2019
Closed on
Apr 12, 2019
Sold by
Hanna Alger Trust
Bought by
Cohen Stefan D and Hurwitz Anya R
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$1,155,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
21.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$726,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2017
Sold by
Alger Eugene A and Alger Maria Johanna
Bought by
Alger Maria Johanna and Hanna Alger Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 1999
Sold by
Alger Maria J
Bought by
Alger Eugene A and Alger Maria Johanna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 1997
Sold by
Jones Alice A
Bought by
Alger Maria Johanna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 17, 1997
Sold by
Alger Eugene A
Bought by
Alger Maria Johanna

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cohen/Hurwitz Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Cohen Stefan D $1,155,000 Chicago Title Company
Alger Maria Johanna -- None Available
Alger Eugene A -- --
Alger Maria Johanna $350,000 Nortwestern Title Company
Alger Maria Johanna -- Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cohen Stefan D $695,000
Previous Owner Cohen Stefan D $717,500
Previous Owner Cohen Stefan D $726,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,155,000 -- --
04/22/2019 04/22/19 Sold $1,155,000 +21.6% $900 / Sq Ft
03/30/2019 03/30/19 Pending -- -- --
03/19/2019 03/19/19 For Sale $950,000 -- $740 / 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 $17,480 $1,256,141 $378,942 $884,199
2023 $17,140 $1,238,378 $371,513 $866,865
2022 $16,887 $1,207,100 $364,230 $849,870
2021 $16,961 $1,183,296 $357,089 $833,207
2020 $16,186 $1,178,100 $353,430 $824,670
2019 $7,851 $510,988 $153,296 $357,692
2018 $7,715 $500,971 $150,291 $350,680
2017 $7,428 $491,151 $147,345 $343,806
2016 $7,179 $481,522 $144,456 $337,066
2015 $7,081 $474,291 $142,287 $332,004
2014 $7,028 $465,002 $139,500 $325,502
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Bebe McRae

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 928-3912

    40 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    3 in this area

    147 Total Sales

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40857419

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2487-038-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

205 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 205 Fairlawn Dr, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 19 March 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,370,423, approximately $1,067 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 205 Fairlawn Dr is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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