NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,021,000 - $3,226,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,409 Sq Ft
$905/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 06, 2019

Last sale price $2,750,000 $807 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,607/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Music Room
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Sourgrass Path

About This Home

As of December 2019

Striking Renovation of 1914 Craftsman with contemporary amenities. EVEN A SOUND STUDIO! Hookup for EV. Close to Claremont Club & Spa, Elmwood, UC Berkeley, BART. Quality finishes: tropical hardwood floors (not rainforest), cherry cabinets & bookshelves, hand-blown light fixtures, radiant heating, Vertrazzo kitchen counter, 6-burner Wolf Stove. MB deck has filtered Bay Views. Zen Garden with fountain.Tax records show 2050 sq ft. Appraisal shows 3409 sq ft. In 1946 owners stood up for house rights and broke local racially restrictive covenant.

Last Listed By

Julie Ann Nachtwey

Compass License #00922389 Listed on: 11/06/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,960

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 5,355 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Music Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6442278

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,960

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: Tunnel Road to Bridge Road
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Music Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5355
  • Parcel Number: 6442278
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 6, 2019
Closed on
Dec 2, 2019
Sold by
Bendich Jonathan and Bendich Ina
Bought by
Kremer Leo and Kremer Lauren
Seller's Agent
Julie Ann Nachtwey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julie Ann Nachtwey
Compass
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
10.22%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$3,086,448

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$336,448
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2017
Sold by
Bendich John and Bendich Ina
Bought by
Bendich Johnathan and Bendich Ina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2005
Sold by
Will Selma J
Bought by
Bendich John and Bendich Ina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2003
Sold by
The Will Family Trust
Bought by
Will Doyle B and Will Selma J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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
Kremer Leo $2,750,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bendich Johnathan -- None Available
Bendich John $926,500 First American Title Co
Will Doyle B -- Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kremer Leo $1,787,500
Previous Owner Will Doyle B $307,000
Previous Owner Will Doyle B $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,750,000 -- --
12/06/2019 12/06/19 Sold $2,750,000 +10.2% $807 / Sq Ft
11/21/2019 11/21/19 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2019 11/06/19 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $732 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $40,960 $2,941,522 $964,971 $1,983,551
2023 $40,115 $2,890,717 $946,053 $1,944,664
2022 $39,471 $2,827,040 $927,504 $1,906,536
2021 $39,747 $2,778,490 $909,324 $1,869,166
2020 $38,322 $2,750,000 $900,000 $1,850,000
2019 $18,888 $1,134,585 $340,375 $794,210
2018 $18,530 $1,112,347 $333,704 $778,643
2017 $17,909 $1,090,544 $327,163 $763,381
2016 $17,307 $1,069,167 $320,750 $748,417
2015 $17,051 $1,053,117 $315,935 $737,182
2014 $16,843 $1,032,490 $309,747 $722,743
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40888224

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 064-4227-008-00