NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2237 Curtis St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,148,000 - $1,700,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$1,330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 12, 2018

Last sale price $1,470,000 $1,336 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $9,991/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden

About This Home

As of December 2018

This irresistible home with detached studio cottage is truly a jewel, blending the best of modern updates with traditional charm. The open concept living, and dining rooms have hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, built-in shelves and glass-front cabinets. The hall bathroom and large eat-in kitchen have been stylishly updated. The verdant professionally landscaped back yard with Ipe wood decks, mature plantings and bamboo privacy screen provides a serene oasis, plenty of space for dining al fresco, gardening and relaxation. A charming detached cottage with laminate floors and numerous windows provides excellent extra space – imagine the possibilities! Interior stairs lead to loads of basement space and a one-car garage. This home is less than a mile from the North Berkeley BART station, near numerous bus lines and popular Fourth Street shopping and dining options. Two front off-street parking spaces.

Last Listed By

Vicky Faulk

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00974458 Listed on: 11/07/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,530

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,530

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: University Ave or Dwight Way to Curtis St.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public, Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Listgarten Jennifer
Bought by
Listgarten Jennifer and Jennifer Listgarten Trust
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$1,463,380

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2018
Closed on
Dec 5, 2018
Sold by
Armour Michelle and The Michelle Armour Revocable
Bought by
Listgarten Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Vicky Faulk
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Saraya Motley
Compass
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$571,000
63.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.88%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Outstanding Balance
$848,244
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$706,681

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2016
Sold by
Armour Michelle and The Michelle Armour Revocable
Bought by
Armour Michelle and The Michelle Armour Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$705,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Armour Michelle
Bought by
Armour Michelle and Michelle Armour Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Thuilot Stefan E and Moegel Maren
Bought by
Armour Michelle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Cowles Elizabeth A and Bridgham Sam
Bought by
Thuilot Stefan E and Moegel Maren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$66,000
Interest Rate
5.58%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2002
Sold by
Koistinen Arleen and Wirkkala Helen
Bought by
Bridgham Sam and Cowles Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
6.24%

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
Listgarten Jennifer -- None Available
Listgarten Jennifer $1,470,000 Chicago Title Company
Armour Michelle -- Fidelity National Title Co
Armour Michelle -- None Available
Armour Michelle $803,000 Placer Title Company
Thuilot Stefan E $660,000 Placer Title Company
Bridgham Sam $445,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Listgarten Jennifer $950,000
Previous Owner Armour Michelle $1,525,000
Previous Owner Armour Michelle $705,000
Previous Owner Armour Michelle $625,500
Previous Owner Thuilot Stefan E $66,000
Previous Owner Thuilot Stefan E $528,000
Previous Owner Bridgham Sam $100,000
Previous Owner Bridgham Sam $356,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,470,000 -- --
12/12/2018 12/12/18 Sold $1,470,000 +63.5% $1,336 / Sq Ft
11/20/2018 11/20/18 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2018 11/07/18 For Sale $899,000 -- $817 / 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 $22,530 $1,600,635 $482,290 $1,125,345
2023 $22,091 $1,576,118 $472,835 $1,103,283
2022 $21,756 $1,538,218 $463,565 $1,081,653
2021 $21,849 $1,507,922 $454,476 $1,060,446
2020 $20,901 $1,499,400 $449,820 $1,049,580
2019 $20,238 $1,470,000 $441,000 $1,029,000
2018 $12,865 $865,120 $259,536 $605,584
2017 $12,420 $848,160 $254,448 $593,712
2016 $12,034 $831,530 $249,459 $582,071
2015 $11,876 $819,043 $245,713 $573,330
2014 $11,798 $803,000 $240,900 $562,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vicky Faulk

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Vicky Faulk

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (510) 468-3335

    39 Total Sales

    Vicky Faulk
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Saraya Motley

    Compass

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40845258

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1987-027-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

2237 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2237 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 07 November 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,463,380, approximately $1,330 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 2237 Curtis St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Rosa Parks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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