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Seller's Agent in 2024
David Kafton
Kafton Real Estate
(510) 717-9265
1 in this area
2 Total Sales
2325 Oak St Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $856,000 - $1,113,342
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,079
Sq Ft
$917/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of San Francisco
- Solar Power Battery
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of March 2024Beautiful, charming Midcentury Modern home featuring 2 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms; gorgeous living room with a raised beam ceiling & 12 foot high windows looking out at spectacular San Francisco Bay; spacious front deck with outstanding views of San Francisco Bay and San Francisco; dining area; and convenient one level indoor/outdoor living. Home of Laura X, renowned Founder & Director of the Women's History Library & other pioneering non-profit organizations. Living room with a decorative fireplace featured in the NY Times, S.F. Guardian, and in several books. Eat-in kitchen, custom-built laundry in backyard with energy-efficient Asko washer & dryer; & Stair-Glide chair lifts from street level to front door & from back yard to upper deck. One car attached garage. Imagine ADU potential. First time on market in 56 years and ready for more TLC. Terrific location close to UC Berkeley, shopping, parks, & public transportation--the Rose Garden, Codornices & Live Oak Parks, Gourmet Ghetto & Solano Avenue.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kafton Real Estate License #00900990 Listed on: 11/13/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,521
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 3,690 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Terraced Lot
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Partial Bay or Harbor
- San Francisco
- Bridge
- Downtown
- Hills
- Forest
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Raised Foundation
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Electric Cooktop
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Accessible Home Design
- Stair Lift
- Wheelchair Ramps
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power Battery
- Pre-Wired For Photovoltaic Solar
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
- Solar Water Heater
- Leased Solar Hot Water System
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Electricity To Lot Line
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 612552171
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 13, 2023
Closed on
Mar 13, 2024
Sold by
Laura Rand Orthwein California Revocable and Shaw Murra Laura
Bought by
Dowdell Thomas C
Seller's Agent
David Kafton
Kafton Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
LINDA YU
Compass
List Price
$1,175,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$225,000
-19.15%
Views
334
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
$39,586
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$893,750
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Murra Laura Shaw
Bought by
Murra Laura Shaw and Laura Rand Orthwein California
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 2020
Sold by
Murra Laura Shaw and Laura Rand Orthwein California
Bought by
Murra Laura Shaw
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$840,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 1995
Sold by
Murra Laura Shaw
Bought by
Murra Laura Shaw and Laura Rand Orthwein California
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowdell Thomas C | $950,000 | Placer Title | |
| Murra Laura Shaw | -- | None Available | |
| Murra Laura Shaw | -- | Calatlantic Title Co | |
| Murra Laura Shaw | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Dowdell Thomas C | $893,750 | |
| Previous Owner | Laura Rand Orthwein California | $1,015,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Murra Laura Shaw | $840,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Murra Laura S | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Murra Laura Shaw | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Murra Laura S | $250,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $950,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/19/2024 03/19/24 | Sold | $950,000 | +3.3% | $880 / Sq Ft |
| 12/15/2023 12/15/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/06/2023 12/06/23 | Price Changed | $920,000 | -21.7% | $853 / Sq Ft |
| 11/13/2023 11/13/23 | For Sale | $1,175,000 | -- | $1,089 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,521 | $969,000 | $290,700 | $678,300 |
| 2024 | $5,521 | $107,422 | $64,657 | $49,765 |
| 2023 | $5,046 | $105,179 | $63,389 | $48,790 |
| 2022 | $5,052 | $102,980 | $62,147 | $47,833 |
| 2021 | $5,018 | $100,823 | $60,928 | $46,895 |
| 2020 | $4,665 | $106,718 | $60,304 | $46,414 |
| 2019 | $4,366 | $104,626 | $59,121 | $45,505 |
| 2018 | $4,231 | $102,575 | $57,962 | $44,613 |
| 2017 | $4,053 | $100,564 | $56,826 | $43,738 |
| 2016 | $3,808 | $98,592 | $55,712 | $42,880 |
| 2015 | $3,726 | $97,111 | $54,875 | $42,236 |
| 2014 | $3,638 | $95,209 | $53,800 | $41,409 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
LINDA YU
Compass
(310) 993-2288
4 in this area
57 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41044363
APN: 061-2552-017-01
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