Varnell Owens
Better Homes Realty
(650) 449-4167
61 Total Sales
4 in South Berkeley
$627K - $925K Price Range
2296 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,378,035
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,098
Sq Ft
$1,255/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 4-minute walk to Halcyon Commons Park
About This Home
As of February 20202296 Ashby is a well-maintained and updated 2 bedroom, 1 bath 1920’s bungalow with a detached studio. The updated and spacious kitchen invites you and guests to linger over appetizers and cocktails, with room for a full meal. The kitchen’s richly painted cabinets & stone counters compliment the 1920s era details that include built-in storage and an O’Keefe & Merritt gas stove. If you prefer eating al fresco, the kitchen opens onto an entertainer’s garden with plenty of sunlight on the deck and a shady corner under the plum tree. Hardwood floors, newly painted interior & exterior, 1 car garage & off-street parking, tankless water heater, high-efficiency furnace & seismic upgrading – this house has so much to offer! Nestled between Rockridge, Temescal, & Elmwood, you’re close to Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, restaurants, shops, & Sylvia Mendez Elementary for weekend play. Convenient access to Ashby BART, Transbay bus line F, Hwys 24,80,580 & 880.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01865014 Listed on: 01/07/2020
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 2,610 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Lower Elmwood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 52157726
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 7, 2020
Closed on
Jan 28, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shannon Prokup
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Richard Sarro
Corcoran Global Living
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$325,000
39.39%
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
$228,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.83%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Outstanding Balance
$799,411
Interest Rate
3.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$578,624
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 8, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$472,000
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 30, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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WARREN RODGERSON
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,150,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| $590,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| $365,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $261,000 | Nortwestern Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $920,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $472,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $128,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Off Market | $1,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2020 02/05/20 | Sold | $1,150,000 | +39.4% | $1,047 / Sq Ft |
| 01/21/2020 01/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/07/2020 01/07/20 | For Sale | $825,000 | -- | $751 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
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| 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 | $17,449 | $1,250,674 | $377,302 | $880,372 |
| 2024 | $17,449 | $1,226,017 | $369,905 | $863,112 |
| 2023 | $17,105 | $1,208,844 | $362,653 | $846,191 |
| 2022 | $16,840 | $1,178,143 | $355,543 | $829,600 |
| 2021 | $16,908 | $1,154,913 | $348,574 | $813,339 |
| 2020 | $10,272 | $664,315 | $199,294 | $465,021 |
| 2019 | $9,779 | $651,294 | $195,388 | $455,906 |
| 2018 | $9,613 | $638,527 | $191,558 | $446,969 |
| 2017 | $9,276 | $626,007 | $187,802 | $438,205 |
| 2016 | $8,973 | $613,734 | $184,120 | $429,614 |
| 2015 | $8,852 | $604,518 | $181,355 | $423,163 |
| 2014 | $8,789 | $592,678 | $177,803 | $414,875 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Shannon Prokup
Seller's Agent in 2020
Shannon Prokup
Red Oak Realty
(510) 813-8400
3 in this area
71 Total Sales
-
Richard Sarro
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Richard Sarro
Corcoran Global Living
(415) 680-5042
42 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40891686
APN: 052-1577-026-00
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