207 Taurus Ave Oakland, CA 94611
Merriewood Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,766
Sq Ft
6,517
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Bay View
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
- Private Lot
- Bonus Room
About This Home
As of November 2024A slice of European living in the Montclair Hills awaits. Through the grape-stake wooden gate, you'll find private gardens with the scent of sweet flowers and a lush green lawn. Inside, old-world charm seamlessly blends with a stylish kitchen and baths creating a serene escape. Natural light floods the living and dining rooms through expansive storybook windows showcasing stunning Bay views & sunsets. This home epitomizes 1940's architecture with a high-pitched ceiling, a Juliette balcony, & a cozy wood-burning fireplace. The sun-filled kitchen opens to the dining room, making it the heart of the home for gatherings and entertaining. The main house features three bedrooms and two freshly renovated baths, including a spacious primary suite with a romantic brick patio—perfect for morning coffee while overlooking the hillsides and picking an apple. The enchanting backyard offers blooming gardens, vegetables, and verdant lawns surrounded by shade trees—ideal for summer evenings sunset dinners or days of play. Don’t miss the detached cottage with a full bathroom, a versatile space for today’s lifestyle. Mins from Montclair Village, hiking and biking trails, and with easy freeway access, this home is perfectly situated. Relax, enjoy a glass of wine, watch the hawks soar, you are home.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Jill Carrigan
License #01272525 Listed on: 09/12/2024
Co-Listed By
Margot Martin
The GRUBB Company License #02145679
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,793
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 6,517 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Terraced Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Property Views
- Bay
- Bridge
- City Lights
- Mountain
- Hills
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
- Electricity To Lot Line
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Montclair Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 48G742422
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 12, 2024
Closed on
Oct 23, 2024
Sold by
Levin Weis Living Trust and Levin Ann Sophia
Bought by
Picciano Beno Anthony and Bess Natalie Berkeley
Seller's Agent
Jill Carrigan
Buyer's Agent
Allie Pembleton
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
6.25%
Views
46
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
-$3,795
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,014,959
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$278,106
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 18, 2023
Sold by
Levin Ann S and Federico Matias
Bought by
Levin Weis Living Trust and Levin
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 23, 2018
Sold by
Cranston Edward E and Cranston Pamela Lee
Bought by
Levin Ann S and Weis Federico Matias
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$964,000
Interest Rate
4.15%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 19, 2013
Sold by
Cranston Edward E and Cranston Pamela Lee
Bought by
Cranston Edward E and Cranston Pamela Lee
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,275,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Grant Deed | $1,205,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,020,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $915,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $964,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $430,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $459,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $461,250 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $350,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $148,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $37,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,275,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/04/2024 11/04/24 | Sold | $1,275,000 | +4.5% | $722 / Sq Ft |
| 10/20/2024 10/20/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/03/2024 10/03/24 | Price Changed | $1,220,000 | +1.7% | $691 / Sq Ft |
| 09/12/2024 09/12/24 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $680 / 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 | $18,793 | $1,268,000 | $382,500 | $892,500 |
| 2024 | $18,793 | $1,337,177 | $403,253 | $940,924 |
| 2023 | $19,870 | $1,317,823 | $395,347 | $922,476 |
| 2022 | $19,546 | $1,284,988 | $387,596 | $904,392 |
| 2021 | $18,995 | $1,259,658 | $379,997 | $886,661 |
| 2020 | $18,790 | $1,253,681 | $376,104 | $877,577 |
| 2019 | $18,222 | $1,229,100 | $368,730 | $860,370 |
| 2018 | $7,062 | $408,718 | $250,685 | $158,033 |
| 2017 | $6,685 | $400,704 | $245,770 | $154,934 |
| 2016 | $6,443 | $392,849 | $240,952 | $151,897 |
| 2015 | $6,404 | $386,949 | $237,333 | $149,616 |
| 2014 | $6,392 | $379,370 | $232,684 | $146,686 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2024
Jill Carrigan
-
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Margot Martin
The GRUBB Company
-
Allie Pembleton
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Allie Pembleton
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 301-9123
8 in this area
88 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41072967
APN: 048G-7424-022-00
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