NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $942,000 - $1,141,597

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,076 Sq Ft
$949/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 12, 2021

Last sale price $955,000 $888 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,103/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cottage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Concrete Flooring
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of May 2021

Architectural-loving and eco-friendly buyers, Berkeley’s first straw bale construction home could be yours! Rated a perfect 10 on the Green Home Scale Rating, this 1-bedroom cottage with a bonus space has been featured in architecture books for its ingenious construction, smart use of square footage, and indoor-outdoor flow. Tucked away from the street and surrounded by lush dogwoods, birches, fig and plum trees and wisteria, it has a distinctly Mediterranean feel thanks to its rounded edges and natural hues. Features like radiant heated concrete floors, a skylight above the tub, and high-end finishes throughout give it a luxurious feel. Storage can be found throughout, including in the attic and outdoor sheds, and there is off-street parking for one. Walking distance to Berkeley Bowl, restaurants, bars, and schools, this secret garden hideaway begs for your permanent vacation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosa Sifuentez

Exp Realty Of California License #02086721 Listed on: 04/13/2021

Exp Realty Of California

Co-Listed By

Kerri Naslund

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01759031

Last Buyer's Agent

Westin Means

Exp Realty Of California License #02068528

Exp Realty Of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,621

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Plaster

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Tankless Water Heater

Additional Features

  • 2-Story Property
  • Rectangular Lot

Community Details

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, trash, water/sewer
  • Call Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (415) 350-7232
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56193437

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,114

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo to Channing, Channing to 9th
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete, Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Other, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Plaster
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 415-350-7232
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 56193437
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 13, 2021
Closed on
May 10, 2021
Sold by
Rust Matthew J and Baikie Rick Rachel
Bought by
Braasch Carman Michelle and Carman Craig
Seller's Agent
Rosa Sifuentez
Exp Realty Of California
Buyer's Agent
Westin Means
Exp Realty Of California
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$955,000
Premium/Discount to List
$256,000
36.62%
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$1,060,909

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$105,909
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.65%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2016
Sold by
Hess Robin W
Bought by
Rust Matthew J and Baikie Rick Rachel R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$579,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Sharma Adam C and Young Jonathan M
Bought by
Hess Robin W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
4.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2007
Sold by
Mortimer John S and Mortimer Selene Jodi
Bought by
Sharma Adam C and Young Jonathan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2006
Sold by
Mortimer John S and Weissinger Erika
Bought by
Mortimer John S and Mortimer Selene Jodi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$247,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Braasch Carman Michelle $955,000 Chicago Title Company
Rust Matthew J $655,000 First American Title Company
Hess Robin W $490,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sharma Adam C $510,000 Fidelity National Title
Mortimer John S $123,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Rust Matthew J $579,000
Previous Owner Hess Robin W $431,500
Previous Owner Hess Robin W $392,000
Previous Owner Sharma Adam C $390,255
Previous Owner Sharma Adam C $405,000
Previous Owner Sharma Adam C $408,000
Previous Owner Mortimer John S $247,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $955,000 -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Sold $955,000 +36.6% $888 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2021 04/13/21 For Sale $699,000 -- $650 / 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
2024 $14,114 $1,013,445 $304,033 $709,412
2023 $13,840 $993,581 $298,074 $695,507
2022 $13,637 $974,100 $292,230 $681,870
2021 $10,448 $695,283 $241,242 $461,041
2020 $9,966 $695,086 $238,770 $456,316
2019 $9,634 $681,462 $234,090 $447,372
2018 $9,483 $668,100 $229,500 $438,600
2017 $9,150 $655,000 $225,000 $430,000
2016 $7,267 $507,408 $152,222 $355,186
2015 $7,172 $499,790 $149,937 $349,853
2014 $7,127 $490,000 $147,000 $343,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40945276

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1934-037-00