$1,800,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2024
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,462 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$731 Per Sq Ft

39% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Solar Power System
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of December 2024

Discover this gem in the heart of Berkeley, where vintage charm meets modern amenities. Set in a friendly, vibrant neighborhood, this unique home offers the flexibility to live as a spacious residence or to enjoy as a Golden Duplex, ideal for multi-generational living or rental income. On the main level, a lrg sunlit bedroom, a bathroom, and a well-appointed kitchen flow effortlessly into a charming dining nook. The light-filled dining room, complete w fireplace, creates a perfect setting for family gatherings or quiet relaxation. Just beyond, an elegant and spacious living room awaits. Venture upstairs to discover two more beautifully lit bedrooms, a second kitchen, and a peaceful deck that beckons you to start your mornings or unwind at day’s end. A lovely spiral staircase leads to even more living space, complete with a lounge area. The private backyard offers a verdant escape surrounded by mature greenery, while a detached garage-turned-workshop provides ample room for creative projects, hobbies, or extra storage. A driveway w abundant parking, makes everyday living effortless. With close access to local transit, boutique shops, and the energetic Berkeley scene, this property is more than just a home—it’s a welcoming sanctuary where new memories are waiting to be made.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie McAlister

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01464959 Listed on: 11/06/2024

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Dobel

License #02144427

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,859

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor

Home Design

  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215559

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,859

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley
  • Directions: Shattuck to Woolsey
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Partial
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Property Condition: Existing

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 5215559

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2021
Sold by
Veres Paul S and Paul S Veres Revocable Trust
Bought by
Veres Paul S and Paul S Veres Revocable Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,654,956

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2013
Sold by
Veres Paul S
Bought by
Veres Paul S and Paul S Veres Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2009
Sold by
Veres Paul S
Bought by
Veres Paul

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 2, 2003
Sold by
Balian Marsha R
Bought by
Veres Paul S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$90,000
Interest Rate
5.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1995
Sold by
Delacruz Thomas Booker T and Delacruz Thomas Jeannie
Bought by
Veres Paul S and Balian Marsha R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$143,340
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First California Title Co
Individual Deed $277,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $2,100,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $938,250 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $59,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,700 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $143,340 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Sold $1,800,000 +39.0% $731 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2024 11/06/24 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $526 / 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 $9,859 $444,118 $135,335 $315,783
2023 $9,581 $442,274 $132,682 $309,592
2022 $9,519 $426,604 $130,081 $303,523
2021 $9,507 $418,103 $127,531 $297,572
2020 $8,942 $420,745 $126,223 $294,522
2019 $8,509 $412,497 $123,749 $288,748
2018 $8,317 $404,411 $121,323 $283,088
2017 $8,007 $396,483 $118,945 $277,538
2016 $7,665 $388,710 $116,613 $272,097
2015 $7,536 $382,874 $114,862 $268,012
2014 $7,520 $375,375 $112,612 $262,763
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41078329

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1555-009-00