$900,000
SOLD JUL 1, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,042 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 5-minute walk to George Florence Mini Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Discover a Secret Garden and Artistic Retreat in the Heart of Berkeley. This charming, modern home, in excellent condition, nestles within a tranquil 4-unit HOA that offers the feel and style of a single-family home in a sought-after location. Boasting a 94 BikeScoreTM and 93 WalkScore® (Walkscore.com), you'll be steps from vibrant restaurants, parks, unique shops, and bakeries. This single-level, easy-living, detached condo features a bright, airy living room with a stylish wood-burning stove. The living room and renovated kitchen seamlessly open to a light-filled backyard oasis, complete with raised garden beds, perfect for relaxation and entertaining. A gentle breeze from the garden into your kitchen carries the aroma of abundant, fresh basil, thyme, rosemary, and sage to go with your fresh-picked tomatoes and homegrown veggies! A Smart, wifi-enabled irrigation system and a convenient modern storage shed make gardening a joy for all! Just blocks to Berkeley Bowl West, and minutes to the UC, this Artistic Garden Home is your ideal indoor-outdoor urban retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Seth Franklin

Red Oak Realty License #01947142 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,917

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Private Entrance
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Side Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Metal Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Ground Level

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, reserves, ground maintenance
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,917

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Other, Landscaped, Private, Sprinklers In Rear
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.31
  • Security Features: Secured Access, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Association Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fees: 50
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Common Area Maint, Reserves, Other, Maintenance Grounds
  • Association Phone #: 555-555-5555
  • Has HOA?: Yes
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Bancroft & 10th
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 864
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Metal, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, Family Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Stories: 1
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Other, Garden, Landscape Back, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Water Source: Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NONE

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Hoffman Robert A and Winston Maria
Bought by
Pamela S Matsuoka Trust and Matsuoka
Seller's Agent
Seth Franklin
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,000
12.64%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$869,519

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$30,481
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-12.87%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Outstanding Balance
$229,607
Interest Rate
6.81%
Estimated Equity
$639,912

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2021
Sold by
Hoffman Robert A and Winston Maria R
Bought by
Hoffman Robert A and Winston Maria R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2014
Sold by
Carleton Jarad and Carleton Eva
Bought by
The Robert A Hoffman & Maria R Winston R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2011
Sold by
Carleton Eva and Carleton Jarad L
Bought by
Carleton Jarad L and Carleton Eva

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,000
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2006
Sold by
Brook Eva and Carleton Jarad L
Bought by
Carleton Jarad L and Brook Eva

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Waters Robert L
Bought by
Brook Eva and Carleton Jarad L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2006
Sold by
Grunstein Sara
Bought by
Waters Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$86,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1999
Sold by
Stone Lauren
Bought by
Waters Robert L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,300
Interest Rate
7.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 1999
Sold by
Gray Melanie E
Bought by
Stone Lauren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Interest Rate
6.92%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $575,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title
Grant Deed $430,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $205,500 First American Title Guarant
Grant Deed $170,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $230,000 No Value Available
Open $570,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $345,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $322,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $344,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $164,300 No Value Available
Previous Owner $136,000 Stand Alone First
Closed $17,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Sold $900,000 +12.6% $1,042 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $799,000 -- $925 / 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
2025 $9,917 $691,040 $207,312 $483,728
2024 $9,917 $677,493 $203,248 $474,245
2023 $9,719 $664,210 $199,263 $464,947
2022 $9,564 $651,187 $195,356 $455,831
2021 $9,598 $638,421 $191,526 $446,895
2020 $9,143 $631,878 $189,563 $442,315
2019 $8,847 $619,493 $185,848 $433,645
2018 $8,711 $607,348 $182,204 $425,144
2017 $8,406 $595,440 $178,632 $416,808
2016 $8,175 $583,768 $175,130 $408,638
2015 $8,073 $575,000 $172,500 $402,500
2014 $5,286 $350,000 $105,000 $245,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41099422

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1933-034-00