NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2229 Vine St Berkeley, CA 94709

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,127,000 - $3,443,267

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,723 Sq Ft
$1,042/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2023

Last sale price $3,200,000 $1,175 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,686/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of March 2023

On a picturesque street is this exceptional modern architectural home which was extensively remodeled in 2017. A welcoming entry showcases open spaces with wood floors, coved ceilings, wood accent walls. The chef's kitchen features a central island, Thermador and Sub Zero appliances. Connected is the dining area/family room, filled with natural light from bay windows and two sets of glass doors to a wood deck. Excellent indoor-outdoor flow! The gorgeous living room has multople windows and a modern fireplace. Upstairs, wood floors shine in four spacious bedrooms. A plush primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with a showstopping freestanding Aria tub. Three other bedrooms all graced with wood floors, natural light and ample closet space. A hall bath features brilliant tilework and a Duravit tub. Detached garage and great basement storage. Too many upgrades to mention: Solar panels, Tesla Power Wall, dual paned windows, newer foundation, roof, on demand water heater, 200 amp electrical service and more! Sewer compliant. With a Walkscore of 94, what a perfect place to call home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Cavallo-Merrion

Vanguard Properties License #01493849 Listed on: 02/01/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Feiner

OASIS REAL ESTATE License #00961731

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,453

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 3,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Low Flow Toliet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Contemporary Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59225418

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,453

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Spruce to Vine
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Green Power: Solar Available, Solar Power Battery Bkup
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3960
  • Parcel Number: 59225418
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2023
Closed on
Mar 1, 2023
Sold by
Lee Mi Hyun and Lee Nathan
Bought by
Sabes-Katz Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Michael Feiner
OASIS REAL ESTATE
List Price
$2,450,000
Sold Price
$3,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$750,000
30.61%
Views
20
Current Estimated Value
$2,837,067

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$362,933
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.56%
Original Mortgage
$2,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,222,109
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$544,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2017
Sold by
Home Team Properties
Bought by
Lee Mi Hyun and Wilcox Nathan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2017
Sold by
Home Team Properties
Bought by
Home Team Properties

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,170,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2016
Sold by
Ladwig William A and The Leora E Ladwig 1995 Trust
Bought by
Home Team Properties

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 1995
Sold by
Ladwig Leora E
Bought by
Ladwig Leora E and The Leora E Ladwig 1995 Trust
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
Sabes-Katz Family Trust $3,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lee Mi Hyun $2,630,000 Chicago Title Company
Home Team Properties -- North American Title Co Inc
Home Team Properties $1,201,000 Chicago Title Company
Ladwig Leora E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sabes-Katz Family Trust $2,300,000
Previous Owner Home Team Properties $1,170,000
Previous Owner Home Team Properties $986,000
Previous Owner Home Team Properties $780,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,200,000 -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $3,200,000 +30.6% $1,175 / Sq Ft
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2023 02/01/23 For Sale $2,450,000 -- $900 / 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 $44,453 $3,329,280 $998,784 $2,330,496
2024 $44,453 $3,264,000 $979,200 $2,284,800
2023 $39,619 $2,876,246 $862,874 $2,013,372
2022 $39,038 $2,812,858 $845,957 $1,973,901
2021 $39,223 $2,757,576 $829,373 $1,935,203
2020 $37,388 $2,736,251 $820,875 $1,915,376
2019 $36,224 $2,682,600 $804,780 $1,877,820
2018 $35,782 $2,630,000 $789,000 $1,841,000
2017 $18,201 $1,225,020 $367,506 $857,514
2016 $4,275 $95,272 $69,590 $25,682
2015 $4,642 $93,841 $68,545 $25,296
2014 $4,510 $92,004 $67,203 $24,801
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    3 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    Maria Cavallo-Merrion
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Michael Feiner

    OASIS REAL ESTATE

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41018287

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2254-018-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 Berkeley Hills

2229 Vine St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2229 Vine St, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 01 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,837,067, approximately $1,041 per square foot. This property was built in 1906. 2229 Vine St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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