NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2231 Roosevelt Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

Downtown Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,404,000 - $2,078,107

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,769 Sq Ft
$1,027/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 24, 2020

Last sale price $1,815,000 $1,026 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $12,391/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Meticulously maintained Victorian Brown Shingle home, centrally located in historic McGee/Spaulding neighborhood. Light-filled & spacious rooms with many architectural features. The front porch greets you with room for a sitting bench and the foyer/stairway has embossed wallpaper wainscoting. The living and dining rooms each have coved tall ceilings and bay windows, plus built-in hutch. Completely updated kitchen with new appliances, quartz counters, abundant cabinet storage, room to gather. The kitchen leads to a glorious large sunny yard, with deck seating, country garden plus huge level area for development or play. Many upgrades: newer roof, electrical rewiring, copper plumbing, newer furnace, seismic updates, floors refinished, all new paint. Plus very large attic, w/ skylights & filtered bay views. Finished basement, off-street parking. Close to BART, shops, farmer’s market, UC Berkeley, AC transit, bike boulevards, parks. Truly special, authentic charm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy McBride

Compass License #01863856 Listed on: 10/22/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Colleen Larkin

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00874780

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,897

Year Built

  • Built in 1906

Lot Details

  • 4,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision, Victorian Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 57201325

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,897

Year Built

Built in 1906

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Bancroft or Allston to Roosevelt
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Victorian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4550
  • Parcel Number: 57201325
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2020
Closed on
Nov 17, 2020
Sold by
Cook Aaron C and Estate Of Jo Ann Cook
Bought by
Brenner Felix and Brenner Jacqueline
Seller's Agent
Tracy McBride
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Larkin
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$1,815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$640,000
54.47%
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,816,777

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,777
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,452,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,309,638
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$507,139
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
Brenner Felix $1,815,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brenner Felix $1,452,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,815,000 -- --
11/24/2020 11/24/20 Sold $1,815,000 +54.5% $1,026 / Sq Ft
11/02/2020 11/02/20 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2020 10/22/20 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $664 / 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 $26,897 $1,926,077 $577,823 $1,348,254
2023 $26,326 $1,888,325 $566,497 $1,321,828
2022 $25,890 $1,851,300 $555,390 $1,295,910
2021 $26,339 $1,815,000 $544,500 $1,270,500
2020 $3,552 $53,122 $30,711 $22,411
2019 $3,252 $52,081 $30,109 $21,972
2018 $3,144 $51,060 $29,519 $21,541
2017 $3,000 $50,059 $28,940 $21,119
2016 $2,777 $49,077 $28,372 $20,705
2015 $2,713 $48,340 $27,946 $20,394
2014 $2,636 $47,393 $27,399 $19,994
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tracy McBride

    Compass

    (510) 517-6202

    4 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Tracy McBride
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  • Colleen Larkin

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Colleen Larkin

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 816-2507

    3 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    Colleen Larkin
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40925626

bridgeMLS

APN: 057-2013-025-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 Downtown Berkeley

2231 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2231 Roosevelt Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 22 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,816,777, approximately $1,027 per square foot. This property was built in 1906. 2231 Roosevelt Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Oxford Elementary School.

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