NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2159 Emerson St Berkeley, CA 94705

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,227,000 - $1,687,897

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,082 Sq Ft
$1,340/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2022

Last sale price $1,875,000 $1,733 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,579/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Solar owned by a third party

About This Home

As of April 2022

This superb, turnkey two+ bedroom, two bath Berkeley home with a gleaming in-law and a separate entrance has plenty of room for everyone. All the charm of a classic Lower Elmwood craftsman with all the modern upgrades including a recently renovated eat-in kitchen, abundant natural light, hardwood floors throughout, and copious built-ins. Approved architectural plans to connect the in-law to the main home convey with the home. Enjoy the south facing garden refuge with mature fruit trees and glorious fire pit from the new custom Batu wood deck with stainless steel cable rails, all tailor made for entertaining. Fully equipped with solar panels, EV charger, and an automatic garage door opener. A stone’s throw from UC Berkeley, Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, numerous city parks, and all the restaurants, bars, and shopping Telegraph and Shattuck Avenues have to offer. Near major freeways and all forms of transit. Open Sat/Sun 1 to 4pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tia Hunnicutt

Proxima Realty License #01840070 Listed on: 03/07/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Julia Temple

Compass License #01429857

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,537

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 2,880 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • 1 Fireplace

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by a third party

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5315877

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,537

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: LOWER ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby to Wheeler to Emerson
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Other
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar, Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2880
  • Parcel Number: 5315877
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2019
Sold by
Riley Janie M and Halbright Rudi J
Bought by
Tajpuria Ashish and Patel Nilam
Current Estimated Value
$1,530,197

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2012
Sold by
Graham Bryan S and Murphy Erin E
Bought by
Riley Janie M and Halbright Rudi J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Block Gabriel and Block Samantha
Bought by
Graham Bryan S and Murphy Erin E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$569,700
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2003
Sold by
Block Gabriel M and Block Samantha K
Bought by
Block Gabriel and Block Samantha

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2002
Sold by
Rossman Devora and Rossman Jared
Bought by
Block Gabriel M and Block Samantha K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
5.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 1997
Sold by
Lunche Howard J
Bought by
Rossman Leisa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1997
Sold by
Goodwin Melissa A
Bought by
Lunche Howard J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1994
Sold by
Welk Meta M
Bought by
Lunche Howard J and Goodwin Melissa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
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
Tajpuria Ashish $1,200,000 First American Title Company
Riley Janie M $575,000 Chicago Title Company
Graham Bryan S $633,000 Placer Title Company
Block Gabriel -- --
Block Gabriel M $510,000 Placer Title Company
Rossman Leisa J $175,000 Nortwestern Title Company
Lunche Howard J -- --
Lunche Howard J $140,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tajpuria Ashish $867,000
Closed Tajpuria Ashish $900,000
Previous Owner Halbright Rudi Jay $820,000
Previous Owner Halbright Rudi J $80,000
Previous Owner Graham Bryan S $569,700
Previous Owner Block Gabriel $140,000
Previous Owner Block Gabriel $467,000
Previous Owner Block Gabriel M $408,000
Previous Owner Rossman Leisa J $105,000
Previous Owner Lunche Howard J $126,000
Closed Block Gabriel M $51,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,875,000 -- --
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Sold $1,875,000 +34.4% $1,733 / Sq Ft
03/24/2022 03/24/22 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $1,289 / 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 $25,537 $1,982,750 $596,925 $1,392,825
2024 $25,537 $1,846,000 $555,900 $1,297,100
2023 $23,939 $1,725,000 $517,500 $1,207,500
2022 $18,050 $1,229,672 $489,516 $747,156
2021 $18,115 $1,205,432 $479,921 $732,511
2020 $16,708 $1,200,000 $475,000 $725,000
2019 $9,656 $647,426 $194,228 $453,198
2018 $9,494 $634,736 $190,421 $444,315
2017 $9,160 $622,293 $186,688 $435,605
2016 $8,866 $610,091 $183,027 $427,064
2015 $8,748 $600,931 $180,279 $420,652
2014 $8,687 $589,161 $176,748 $412,413
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tia Hunnicutt

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tia Hunnicutt

    Proxima Realty

    (510) 499-9249

    2 in this area

    62 Total Sales

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  • Julia Temple

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Julia Temple

    Compass

    (510) 759-3677

    2 in this area

    130 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40982995

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1587-007-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 South Berkeley

2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2159 Emerson St, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 07 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,449,724, approximately $1,339 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 2159 Emerson St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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