2285 Cedar St Berkeley, CA 94709
North Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $750,000 - $842,000
1
Bed
1
Bath
915
Sq Ft
$300/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Spanish Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
- End Unit
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of November 2018Gracious and spacious top floor condo in a 4-unit building in the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto in North Berkeley. The private entry leads to a large and elegant formal living room with a fireplace and excellent flex space with a queen size murphy bed and a large closet which could work as an office. The formal dining room has built-ins and ample windows. The bedroom is bright and sunny with a large closet. The rear deck/stairs are perfect for morning coffee. Ideally located minutes to the University of California Berkeley campus, restaurants and shopping in the Gourmet Ghetto, downtown Berkeley and BART. Minutes to Trans-bay FS bus for convenient, quick access to downtown SF. Well managed HOA, garage parking for one car and ample storage options.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01394142 Listed on: 08/17/2018
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,750
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Rectangular Lot
HOA Fees
- $300 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 59225527
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, hazard insurance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
- 4 Units
- Not Listed Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 17, 2018
Closed on
Nov 7, 2018
Sold by
Hindman David R and Bowman Claire
Bought by
Fox Laurie A
Seller's Agent
Karthiga Anandan
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-5.87%
Total Days on Market
67
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,894
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.78%
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 10, 2015
Sold by
Davis William E
Bought by
Hindman David R and Bowman Claire
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 2015
Sold by
Davis Elizabeth A
Bought by
Davis William E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 2012
Sold by
Tendler Philip Jonathan and Sherman Delphine
Bought by
Davis William E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
Sold by
Tendler Philip J
Bought by
Tendler Philip Jonathan and Sherman Delphine
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2003
Sold by
Wang David
Bought by
Tendler Philip J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 8, 2000
Sold by
Fletcher Scott E
Bought by
Wang Stephen S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 1999
Sold by
Mcelwain Michael S
Bought by
Fletcher Scott E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,600
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 1994
Sold by
Mcelwain Michael Scott and Mcmaster Mary Lee
Bought by
Mcelwain Michael Scott
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Laurie A | $705,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Hindman David R | $590,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Davis William E | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Davis William E | $460,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Tendler Philip Jonathan | -- | None Available | |
| Tendler Philip J | $390,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Wang Stephen S | $309,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Fletcher Scott E | $247,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Mcelwain Michael Scott | -- | North American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Fox Laurie A | $448,175 | |
| Closed | Fox Laurie A | $455,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hindman David R | $243,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Hindman David R | $410,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Tendler Philip J | $312,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wang Stephen S | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fletcher Scott E | $197,600 | |
| Closed | Fletcher Scott E | $37,050 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $705,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/16/2018 11/16/18 | Sold | $705,000 | -5.9% | $770 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2018 10/23/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/17/2018 08/17/18 | For Sale | $749,000 | -- | $819 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,750 | $764,008 | $231,302 | $539,706 |
| 2023 | $10,538 | $755,893 | $226,768 | $529,125 |
| 2022 | $10,379 | $734,074 | $222,322 | $518,752 |
| 2021 | $10,420 | $719,544 | $217,963 | $508,581 |
| 2020 | $9,951 | $719,100 | $215,730 | $503,370 |
| 2019 | $9,672 | $705,000 | $211,500 | $493,500 |
| 2018 | $8,561 | $613,835 | $184,150 | $429,685 |
| 2017 | $8,258 | $601,800 | $180,540 | $421,260 |
| 2016 | $8,039 | $590,000 | $177,000 | $413,000 |
| 2015 | $6,683 | $471,320 | $141,396 | $329,924 |
| 2014 | $6,649 | $462,087 | $138,626 | $323,461 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Karthiga Anandan
Seller's Agent in 2018
Karthiga Anandan
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 409-5356
4 in this area
53 Total Sales
-
Emma Morris
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
(510) 508-5115
1 in this area
74 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40834888
APN: 059-2255-027-00
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