NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2148 Curtis St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,232,000 - $1,742,795

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,220 Sq Ft
$657/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2023

Last sale price $1,425,000 $642 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,036/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Bay Window
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Strawberry Creek Park

About This Home

As of March 2023

Rare and beautiful side-by-side Mediterranean duplex in prime Berkeley location known as the Poet's Corner! Two mirror-image 2-bedroom units are generously-sized with charmingly efficient floor plans. Both units have been stunningly maintained and updated for both entertaining and comfort. Set up perfectly for two owner-occupants, or live in one and rent the other! Great architectural character, with details including hardwood floors, fireplaces, formal dining rooms with built-ins, and walk-in closets of the bedrooms. Open airy kitchens open with rear access points. The yard is private, fenced, and secured with a locking gate. Garages are separate with two sets of doors, configured for storage, workout space and or a bonus hidden office room. Fabulous corner location nearby to UC Berkeley, BART, Trader Joe's, 4th Street, the downtown arts district, and world-class restaurants and markets! You'll find this duplex irresistible!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

William Booker

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01433867 Listed on: 02/10/2023

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cameron Parkinson

District Homes License #01828320

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,880

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,220 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56198515

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,880

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: University to Curtis St.
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl
  • Basement: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Bay Window(s), Screens

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden/Play

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Space Per Unit - 1, Space Per Unit - 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: No Water/Sewer, All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Secured Access, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

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: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 56198515
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2023
Closed on
Mar 13, 2023
Sold by
Morris Barbaretta
Bought by
Robbins Kalyani
Seller's Agent
William Booker
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Cameron Parkinson
District Homes
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,425,000
Premium/Discount to List
$175,000
14%
Views
123
Current Estimated Value
$1,459,199

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,199
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.05%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$778,302
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$680,897

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2005
Sold by
Blanchard Hozel and Morris Joseph E
Bought by
Morris Barbaretta and Blanchard Hozel

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 26, 2005
Sold by
Morris Barbaretta
Bought by
Morris Joseph E and Morris Barbaretta

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1998
Sold by
Blanchard Rosetta Trust and Rosetta
Bought by
Morris Barbaretta and Blanchard Hozel
Source: Public Records

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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
Robbins Kalyani $1,425,000 Chicago Title
Morris Barbaretta $5,685 Financial Title Company
Morris Barbaretta -- Financial Title Company
Morris Joseph E -- --
Morris Barbaretta -- --
The Rosetta Blanchard Revocable Trust -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robbins Kalyani $800,000
Previous Owner Morris Barbaretta $275,000
Previous Owner Morris Barbaretta $100,000
Previous Owner Morris Barbaretta $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,425,000 -- --
03/17/2023 03/17/23 Sold $1,425,000 +14.0% $642 / Sq Ft
02/23/2023 02/23/23 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2023 02/10/23 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $563 / 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 $22,880 $1,447,900 $438,600 $1,014,900
2023 $7,678 $195,232 $168,663 $26,569
2022 $7,435 $191,404 $165,356 $26,048
2021 $7,399 $187,651 $162,114 $25,537
2020 $6,906 $185,727 $160,452 $25,275
2019 $6,498 $182,086 $157,306 $24,780
2018 $6,312 $178,516 $154,222 $24,294
2017 $6,066 $175,016 $151,198 $23,818
2016 $5,738 $171,585 $148,234 $23,351
2015 $5,621 $169,008 $146,008 $23,000
2014 $5,590 $165,698 $143,149 $22,549
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • William Booker

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    William Booker

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

    (510) 684-1110

    2 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    William Booker
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Cameron Parkinson

    District Homes

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41018981

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1985-015-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

2148 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2148 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 10 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,459,199, approximately $657 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 2148 Curtis 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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