NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,998,552 - $2,191,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,271 Sq Ft
$920/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2024

Last sale price $2,165,000 $953 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,394/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Solar Power System
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Live Oak Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Welcome to this exquisite, turnkey N. Berkeley Craftsman in a coveted neighborhood—a truly unique modern masterpiece completely rebuilt from the new foundation up, with effortless sophistication & refined design. The open-concept floorplan is awash with natural light. The elegant, highly-functional design, perfectly revives the home’s inherent, classic beauty while still incorporating every imaginable modern-day luxury and comfort. The entry level boasts a grand, living/dining space framed by the vaulted ceilings, gorgeous new kitchen, & half bath. Tucked in the back, nestled into the serene setting is the primary suite that opens into the beautiful backyard. The lower level features 2 spacious bedrooms and an additional living room that spills out through the Nanawall/bar onto the spacious, private patio, perfect for entertaining and sophisticated fun. The large, level, sun-drenched backyard is the perfect place to make lasting outdoor memories. Complete with a beautiful large deck that flows effortlessly to the lawn and kids’ sports court. This world-class location w/ a walk score of 91, makes this one of the most desirable locations in N. Berkeley close to public transit, BART, UC and Shattuck’s famed local shops, and eateries like Chez Panisse and the Cheese Board.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christian Thede

License #01335015 Listed on: 09/04/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Diana Klein

Compass License #02020044

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,164

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area
  • Recreation Room
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Air
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61256118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,164

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Sutter to Eunice
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Energy Audit - Available, Heat Pump - Air, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Low E Glass, Walls Insulated, Appliances, Doors, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Rec/Rumpus Room, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Sound System, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Energy Star Windows Doors
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Screens, Window Coverings, Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Street Light(s), Landscape Back, Landscape Misc
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, City
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Covered, Detached, Off Street, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Front, On Street, Remote, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Individual Rm Controls, Radiant, Heat Pump-Air
  • Utilities: Irrigation Connected, Sewer Connected, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Multi Units, Room Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets, Sink, Stacked Only, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Prewired, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 61256118
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2024
Closed on
Sep 18, 2024
Sold by
Sean And Danielle Luthy Trust and Luthy Sean
Bought by
Garg Wong Family Trust and Garg
Seller's Agent
Christian Thede
Buyer's Agent
Diana Klein
Compass
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$2,165,000
Premium/Discount to List
$516,000
31.29%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$2,089,888

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$75,112
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Luthy Sean and Luthy Danielle
Bought by
Luthy Sean and Luthy Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,168,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2013
Sold by
Luthy Sean and Luthy Danielle
Bought by
Luthy Sean and Luthy Danielle

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2012
Sold by
National American Insurance Company Of C
Bought by
Luthy Sean and Luthy Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 17, 2012
Sold by
Schweizer John W and Schweizer Catherine S
Bought by
National American Insurance Company Of C and American Safety Casualty Insurance Compa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 1998
Sold by
Schweizer John W and Schweizer Catherine S
Bought by
Schweizer John W and Schweizer Catherine S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.07%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garg Wong Family Trust $2,165,000 Old Republic Title
Luthy Sean -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Luthy Sean -- None Available
Luthy Sean $700,000 Chicago Title Company
National American Insurance Company Of C $502,369 Servicelink
Schweizer John W -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Luthy Sean $1,168,000
Previous Owner Luthy Sean $625,500
Previous Owner Schweizer John W $227,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,165,000 -- --
10/02/2024 10/02/24 Sold $2,165,000 +31.3% $953 / Sq Ft
09/17/2024 09/17/24 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2024 09/04/24 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $726 / 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 $16,164 $2,165,000 $649,500 $1,515,500
2024 $16,164 $949,617 $253,520 $703,097
2023 $15,765 $937,861 $248,549 $689,312
2022 $15,406 $912,477 $243,677 $675,800
2021 $15,433 $894,450 $238,900 $662,550
2020 $14,582 $892,211 $236,451 $655,760
2019 $13,976 $874,722 $231,816 $642,906
2018 $13,721 $857,574 $227,272 $630,302
2017 $12,475 $767,720 $222,816 $544,904
2016 $11,426 $728,160 $218,448 $509,712
2015 $11,262 $717,226 $215,168 $502,058
2014 $11,160 $703,177 $210,953 $492,224
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41071879

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2561-018-00