NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,302,000 - $1,469,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,110 Sq Ft
$1,224/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 08, 2024

Last sale price $1,407,000 $1,268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,538/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden

About This Home

As of July 2024

Welcome to 2219 Acton St., an airy wood-shingled bungalow in Central Berkeley's coveted Poet's Corner neighborhood. This meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 1 bath plus detached studio space, has an open plan layout, vaulted ceilings, and large skylights that illuminate hardwood floors throughout. Handsome renovations include a chef's kitchen with high-end appliances and ample counter space, a spacious tiled bath, and an EV charger. The enchanting garden features a pond surrounded by fruit trees, bougainvillea, and roses and boasts a separate structure, not included in the square footage, used by the sellers as an office/exercise/storage space. Located centrally near North Berkeley BART, verdant parks, coffee shops and restaurants, it's the epitome of convenience and tranquility combined. Open Sat/Sun from 2-5pm!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Garabedian Cone

Red Oak Realty License #02034258 Listed on: 06/12/2024

Co-Listed By

Sara Garabedian

Red Oak Realty License #00931842

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosie Papazian

Abio Properties License #01937039

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,339

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 4,440 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Bungalow
  • Poets Corner Subdivision, Open Layout Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56199846

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,339

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: Allston to Acton
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Bungalow
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Kitchen
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4440
  • Parcel Number: 56199846
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2024
Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Gregory And Houtz Living Trust and Gregory James N
Bought by
Blonder Benjamin Wong and Wang Charlotte Xue
Seller's Agent
Thomas Garabedian Cone
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rosie Papazian
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,069,000
Sold Price
$1,407,000
Premium/Discount to List
$338,000
31.62%
Views
21
Current Estimated Value
$1,358,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$48,260
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2021
Sold by
Houtz Erika Frances and Houtz Gregory James
Bought by
Gregory James N and Houtz Erika F

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2015
Sold by
Kosky Anthony and Colburn Sara
Bought by
Houtz Erika Frances and Houtz Gregory James

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
3.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 2013
Sold by
Kosky Anthony and Colburn Sara
Bought by
Kosky Anthony and Colburn Sara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Kosky Anthony and 2000 Anthony Kosky Revocable T
Bought by
Kosky Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2001
Sold by
Kosky Anthony
Bought by
Kosky Anthony and 2000 Anthony Kosky Revocable T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1998
Sold by
Wade Jeffrey A and Oliveirawade Marina A
Bought by
Kosky Anthony

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
6.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 1995
Sold by
Rosengren Forest
Bought by
Wade Jeffrey A and Oliveira Wade Marina A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Interest Rate
9.29%
Source: Public Records

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
Blonder Benjamin Wong $1,407,000 Chicago Title
Gregory James N -- None Available
Houtz Erika Frances $1,030,000 Chicago Title Company
Kosky Anthony -- None Available
Kosky Anthony -- None Available
Kosky Anthony -- None Available
Kosky Anthony -- --
Kosky Anthony $310,000 Placer Title Company
Wade Jeffrey A $165,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Houtz Erika Frances $560,000
Previous Owner Houtz Erika Frances $580,000
Previous Owner Houtz Erika Frances $720,000
Previous Owner Kosky Anthony $163,354
Previous Owner Kosky Anthony $250,000
Previous Owner Kosky Anthony $250,000
Previous Owner Kosky Anthony $240,000
Previous Owner Kosky Anthony $248,000
Previous Owner Wade Jeffrey A $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,407,000 -- --
07/08/2024 07/08/24 Sold $1,407,000 +31.6% $1,268 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2024 06/12/24 For Sale $1,069,000 -- $963 / 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 $16,339 $1,400,000 $422,100 $984,900
2024 $16,339 $1,206,597 $364,079 $849,518
2023 $16,027 $1,189,804 $356,941 $832,863
2022 $15,803 $1,159,474 $349,942 $816,532
2021 $15,879 $1,136,608 $343,082 $800,526
2020 $15,193 $1,131,887 $339,566 $792,321
2019 $14,775 $1,109,700 $332,910 $776,790
2018 $14,565 $1,087,947 $326,384 $761,563
2017 $14,066 $1,066,615 $319,984 $746,631
2016 $13,736 $1,045,707 $313,712 $731,995
2015 $5,928 $404,357 $121,307 $283,050
2014 $5,888 $396,437 $118,931 $277,506
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41063054

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1998-046-00