NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2081 Bonar St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $922,000 - $1,266,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,071 Sq Ft
$1,056/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 19, 2023

Last sale price $1,075,000 $1,004 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,251/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Strawberry Creek Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Warm and inviting three-bedroom two-bathroom single family home in Berkeley's centrally located Poets Corner next to Strawberry Creek Park. Perfectly sized for the modern family, the home features refinished hardwood floors, new kitchen appliances, exterior/interior paint, light/plumbing fixtures and landscaping. The split-level home features a bright bedroom on top of the attached garage. The second bedroom and master suite are both located off the kitchen and provide comfort and privacy. Kitchen, bathrooms, plumbing, electrical, foundation, roof and furnace were all updated and remodeled by the previous owner. Sewer lateral was replaced and certified in 2022. The home is move-in ready but also has approved permits for a kitchen and bathroom remodel for the next owners’ convenience. Only minutes to Fourth Street Berkeley, North Berkeley BART, Downtown Berkeley, schools, restaurants, and parks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DAVID LAO

Exp Realty Of California License #02026279 Listed on: 04/05/2023

Exp Realty Of California

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Haggard

Re/max Accord License #01324841

Re/max Accord

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,346

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 2,108 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Dining Area
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,346

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: University Ave x Bonar St
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Tile Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Screens
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Frame
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Central, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Gate
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2108
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2023
Closed on
May 17, 2023
Sold by
Hsu Hayden and Hsu Grace
Bought by
Baker Joseph James and Baker Emma
Seller's Agent
DAVID LAO
Exp Realty Of California
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Haggard
Re/max Accord
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,075,000
Premium/Discount to List
$80,000
8.04%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$1,130,795

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$55,795
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$806,250
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2004
Sold by
Yep Richard and Niemi Kenneth E
Bought by
Niemi Kenneth E and Yep Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2002
Sold by
Bayha Harlen T and Bayha June H Lee
Bought by
Yep Richard and Niemi Kenneth E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,200
Interest Rate
6.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2000
Sold by
Vo Kelly T and Nguyen Cuc T
Bought by
Bayha Harlen T and Lee June H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
7.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Vo Kelly T and Doan Luc V
Bought by
Vo Kelly Thu and Nguyen Cuc Thi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1993
Sold by
Vo Kelly Thu
Bought by
Vo Kelly Thu and Vandoan Luc Van
Source: Public Records

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
Baker Joseph James $1,075,000 Chicago Title
Niemi Kenneth E -- Commonwealth Land Title
Yep Richard $454,000 First American Title
Bayha Harlen T $237,000 Placer Title Company
Vo Kelly Thu -- --
Vo Kelly Thu -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Baker Joseph James $802,650
Closed Baker Joseph James $806,250
Previous Owner Yep Richard $431,400
Previous Owner Niemi Kenneth E $340,000
Previous Owner Niemi Kenneth E $100,000
Previous Owner Niemi Kenneth E $446,000
Previous Owner Yep Richard $363,200
Previous Owner Bayha Harlen T $260,000
Previous Owner Bayha Harlen T $250,000
Previous Owner Bayha Harlen T $189,600
Closed Bayha Harlen T $23,700
Closed Yep Richard $68,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,075,000 -- --
05/19/2023 05/19/23 Sold $1,075,000 +8.0% $1,004 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2023 04/05/23 For Sale $995,000 -- $929 / 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
2025 $15,346 $1,118,430 $335,529 $782,901
2024 $15,346 $1,096,500 $328,950 $767,550
2023 $11,394 $772,000 $231,600 $540,400
2022 $9,603 $624,971 $189,591 $442,380
2021 $9,627 $612,582 $185,874 $433,708
2020 $9,133 $613,230 $183,969 $429,261
2019 $8,798 $601,208 $180,362 $420,846
2018 $8,653 $589,423 $176,827 $412,596
2017 $8,345 $577,868 $173,360 $404,508
2016 $8,090 $566,541 $169,962 $396,579
2015 $7,984 $558,033 $167,410 $390,623
2014 $7,934 $547,105 $164,131 $382,974
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    DAVID LAO

    Exp Realty Of California

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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Nicole Haggard

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41023330

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1981-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

2081 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2081 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 05 April 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,130,795, approximately $1,055 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 2081 Bonar St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Rosa Parks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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