NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2301 Virginia St Unit 1 Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,008,000 - $1,154,000

1 Bed
2 Baths
1,391 Sq Ft
$419/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 14, 2019

Last sale price $950,000 $683 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,402/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Cooling Available
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of May 2019

Charming 1930s building just 2 blocks north of the UC campus! Boasting a walk score of 89, it is located in a sophisticated, serene neighborhood just right by the Gourmet Ghetto, where you can find lots of exciting restaurants including the award-winning Chez Panisse. Features: • 1,391 SF of living space • 9" high ceilings • Lots of natural light • Convenient location on tree-lined street • Newly remodeled modern kitchen w/ stainless steel gas stove, range hood, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator, sleek countertops, spacious cabinets, garden window • Newly refinished hardwood floors • Top room with elegant crown molding, ceiling medallion for light fixtures, fireplace, walk-in closet • Flexible floor plan due to spaciousness of each room & 4 private entrances • 1 private entrance accesses bottom suite w/ private bedroom, bathroom, 2 closets, extra storage space – perfect for renting out! • Free washer/dryer access in basement • 1 parking space in shared garage with interior access

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Okubo

License #01384674 Listed on: 04/04/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Simone Hoover

Compass License #01772901

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 6,534

HOA Fees

  • $419 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves
  • Association Phone (510) 845-2236
  • North Berkeley Subdivision
  • Greenbelt

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,547

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$419 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: Arch to Virginia
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Open House on 4/6 and 4/13 from 1-3PM. Offer Date 4/16 by 5pm. Disclosures can be downloaded at: https://rem.ax/2WNI1hU
  • remarks22: Patrick Okubo - 510-299-0713 - Charming 1930s building just 2 blocks north of the UC campus! Boasting a walk score of 89, it is located in a sophisticated, serene neighborhood just right by the Gourmet Ghetto, where you can find lots of exciting restaurants including the award-winning Chez Panisse.Features:• 1,391 SF of living space• 9" high ceilings• Lots of natural light• Convenient location on tree-lined street• Newly remodeled modern kitchen w/ stainless steel gas stove, range hood, dishwasher, side-by-side refrigerator, sleek countertops, spacious cabinets, garden window• Newly refinished hardwood floors• Top room with elegant crown molding, ceiling medallion for light fixtures, fireplace, walk-in closet• Flexible floor plan due to spaciousness of each room & 4 private entrances• 1 private entrance accesses bottom suite w/ private bedroom, bathroom, 2 closets, extra storage space – perfect for renting out!• Free washer/dryer access in basement• 1 parking space in shared garage with interior access
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Wood, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park/Greenbelt
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Other
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Greenbelt
  • Association Fee: 419
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 510-845-2236
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6646

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2019
Closed on
Apr 25, 2019
Sold by
Solter Family Living Trust
Bought by
Hsyu Gilbert Shih Jean
Seller's Agent
Patrick Okubo
Buyer's Agent
Simone Hoover
Compass
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
19.5%
Current Estimated Value
$1,094,984

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$144,984
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.20%
Original Mortgage
$664,000
Outstanding Balance
$575,457
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$519,527

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2007
Sold by
Solter Richard E and Solter Lai Ho Chan
Bought by
Solter Richard and Solter Lai Ho Chan

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2007
Sold by
Chang Kuo Ming Yih and Chang Kuo Sue Huei Chu
Bought by
Solter Richard and Solter Lai Ho Chan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Halpern Ruth
Bought by
Halperin Marc J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2002
Sold by
Halperin Marc J
Bought by
Chang Kuo Ming Yih and Chang Kuo Sue Huei Chu

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 1995
Sold by
Halperin Marc and Christopulos Deanne
Bought by
Halperin Marc J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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
Hsyu Gilbert Shih Jean $950,000 Chicago Title Company
Solter Richard -- Placer Title Company
Solter Richard $620,000 Placer Title Company
Halperin Marc J -- Placer Title Company
Chang Kuo Ming Yih $510,000 Placer Title Company
Halperin Marc J -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hsyu Gilbert Shih Jean $664,000
Previous Owner Halperin Marc J $114,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $950,000 -- --
05/14/2019 05/14/19 Sold $950,000 +19.5% $683 / Sq Ft
04/18/2019 04/18/19 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2019 04/04/19 For Sale $795,000 -- $572 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $14,547 $1,059,725 $334,650 $725,075
2024 $14,547 $1,038,948 $328,089 $710,859
2023 $14,682 $1,018,580 $321,657 $696,923
2022 $14,051 $998,611 $315,351 $683,260
2021 $14,113 $979,032 $309,168 $669,864
2020 $13,466 $969,000 $306,000 $663,000
2019 $10,555 $744,607 $223,382 $521,225
2018 $10,393 $730,011 $219,003 $511,008
2017 $10,035 $715,702 $214,710 $500,992
2016 $9,758 $701,671 $210,501 $491,170
2015 $9,636 $691,138 $207,341 $483,797
2014 $9,588 $677,603 $203,281 $474,322
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Patrick Okubo

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Patrick Okubo

    (510) 299-0713

    15 Total Sales

    Patrick Okubo
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  • Simone Hoover

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Simone Hoover

    Compass

    (510) 467-7640

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Simone Hoover
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40859726

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 058-2187-038-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

2301 Virginia St Unit 1, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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