NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,948,000 - $2,672,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,262 Sq Ft
$1,082/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2021

Last sale price $2,450,000 $1,083 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $16,706/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2021

This spacious & welcoming home has been expanded & beautifully updated by a local master builder, now featuring an outstanding layout with weekend-ready indoor/outdoor flow and 3bd/2ba together upstairs. Flexible 4th bedroom on the main level works as a family room, office, guest space, or whatever suits your needs. Skylights brighten the stairway to the bedroom level, where vaulted ceilings & oversized dual-pane windows enhance the sense of space & light. The primary suite features two closets & bath w/ dual shower. On the main level, the chef's kitchen overlooks the bkyd & features a 36 in. range, 7 ft. island & oodles of counter space, while the adjacent dining room opens to the new Mahogany deck & level yard. A detached garage offers additional space for storage, gym, or ??. Close to the Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, Elmwood shops, Ashby BART + lots more. Thoughtful design, quality workmanship & gorgeous finishes throughout create a truly unique opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Valdez

Vanguard Properties License #01437535 Listed on: 04/16/2021

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Bartlett

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01404404

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,423

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • 220 Volts In Laundry
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Baja Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215558

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,423

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BAJA ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Telegraph to Prince or Ashby to Wheeler
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Thermostat
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: 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: 5000
  • Parcel Number: 5215558
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
May 21, 2021
Sold by
Baer Properties Llc
Bought by
Binns Nathaniel Wolfe and Binns Kera Bartlett
Seller's Agent
David Valdez
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Julie Bartlett
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$555,000
29.29%
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$2,447,089

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,911
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,750,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,591,184
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$855,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2021
Closed on
Apr 19, 2021
Sold by
Baehrend David and Vanderburg Karen
Bought by
Baer Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
David Valdez
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Julie Bartlett
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$555,000
29.29%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,750,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,591,184
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$855,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2020
Closed on
Feb 21, 2020
Sold by
Estate Of Clara Butler
Bought by
Baehrend David and Vanderburg Karen
Seller's Agent
Edward D Taylor
Fathom Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
David Valdez
Compass
List Price
$1,150,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
80.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2006
Sold by
Chock Joseph
Bought by
Butler Clara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$568,750
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2005
Sold by
Butler Clara
Bought by
Butler Clara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
6.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 1998
Sold by
Chock Joseph
Bought by
Butler Clara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
7.07%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Binns Nathaniel Wolfe $2,450,000 Chicago Title Company
Baer Properties Llc -- Chicago Title Company
Baehrend David $1,175,000 Chicago Title Company
Butler Clara -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Butler Clara -- First California Title Co
Butler Clara -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Binns Nathaniel Wolfe $1,750,000
Previous Owner Butler Clara $568,750
Previous Owner Butler Clara $405,000
Previous Owner Butler Clara $325,000
Previous Owner Butler Clara $226,000
Previous Owner Butler Clara $201,084
Previous Owner Butler Clapa $28,529
Previous Owner Butler Clara $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,450,000 -- --
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Sold $2,450,000 +29.3% $1,083 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2021 04/16/21 For Sale $1,895,000 +61.3% $838 / Sq Ft
02/24/2020 02/24/20 Sold $1,175,000 +2.2% $568 / Sq Ft
01/25/2020 01/25/20 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2020 01/04/20 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $556 / 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 $36,423 $2,592,940 $779,982 $1,819,958
2023 $35,674 $2,548,980 $764,694 $1,784,286
2022 $35,315 $2,492,000 $749,700 $1,749,300
2021 $19,775 $1,187,172 $356,151 $831,021
2020 $5,259 $72,969 $43,078 $29,891
2019 $4,825 $71,539 $42,234 $29,305
2018 $4,913 $70,136 $41,406 $28,730
2017 $3,983 $68,761 $40,594 $28,167
2016 $3,671 $67,413 $39,798 $27,615
2015 $3,586 $66,400 $39,200 $27,200
2014 $3,481 $65,099 $38,432 $26,667
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40945840

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1555-008-00