Seller's Agent in 2025
Laura Arechiga
(510) 486-1495
3 in this area
84 Total Sales
2355 Woolsey St Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood Neighborhood
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,811
Sq Ft
3,300
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 4-minute walk to Halcyon Commons Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Located in Berkeley's delightful Elmwood neighborhood, this updated Urban Farmhouse offers a blend of original charm and modern convenience. Reimagined and renovated, the residence boasts an open kitchen featuring a Viking gas range, stone countertops, ample cabinetry and skylights. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining area, while the adjacent living room includes built-in shelving, hardwood floors, and high ceilings. The main level also offers a half bathroom and convenient access to the landscaped backyard equipped with a separate accessory unit with a full bath; a guest space for friends/family or super commutable home office! Upstairs are three bedrooms and two additional full bathrooms, including a primary suite. Enjoy modern comforts such as dual pane windows, a mini-split air conditioning system, and rooftop solar panels. The yard, accessible from the living room or kitchen's French doors, opens to a spacious deck and patio perfect for gardening and enjoying the Bay Area sunshine. Off street driveway parking with an electric car charger plus a one car garage. With a "Very Walkable" score of 91, this residence offers easy access to local amenities, neighborhood schools, Whole Foods, and the unique shops of College Avenue.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,159
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 3,300 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Doors
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heat Pump System
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Elmwood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5215588
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 30, 2025
Closed on
May 27, 2025
Sold by
Rao Sarathy Revocable Trust and Karikurve Sharath Rao
Bought by
Kruse Caleb and Kruse Melissa
Seller's Agent
Laura Arechiga
Buyer's Agent
Alex Michas
Compass
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
18.64%
Views
1
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
-$57,553
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.87%
Original Mortgage
$1,225,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,221,855
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,592
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Karikurve Sharath Rao and Sarathy Harinl
Bought by
Karikurve Sharath Rao and Sarathy Harinl
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 1, 2019
Sold by
Titan Real Estate Solutions Llc
Bought by
Karikurve Sharath Rao and Sarathy Harini
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,258,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 20, 2018
Sold by
Revocabl Gough Christie and Revocabl David Lee Browne 2003
Bought by
Titan Real Estate Solution Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$966,875
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 2014
Sold by
First Northern Bank
Bought by
Revocabl Gough Christie and Revocabl David Lee Browne 2003
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 8, 2011
Sold by
Browne David Lee
Bought by
First Northern Bank and David Lee Browne 2003 Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 26, 2011
Sold by
Browne David Lee
Bought by
First Northern Bank and David Lee Browne 2003 Revocable Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2011
Sold by
First Northern Bank
Bought by
Browne David Lee
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 25, 2003
Sold by
Browne David Lee
Bought by
First Northern Bank and David Lee Browne 2003 Revocable Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 24, 2003
Sold by
First Northern Bank
Bought by
Browne David Lee
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 2003
Sold by
Browne David L
Bought by
First Northern Bank and David Lee Browne 2003 Revocable Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,750,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,480,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,010,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Wfg Title Ins Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Commonwealth Land Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commonwealth Land Title | |
| Grant Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,225,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,258,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $966,875 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $295,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $166,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | Sold | $1,750,000 | +18.6% | $966 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2025 05/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/30/2025 04/30/25 | For Sale | $1,475,000 | -- | $814 / 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 | $23,159 | $1,643,940 | $557,750 | $1,093,190 |
| 2024 | $23,159 | $1,611,572 | $546,815 | $1,071,757 |
| 2023 | $22,354 | $1,586,841 | $536,095 | $1,050,746 |
| 2022 | $22,361 | $1,548,731 | $525,585 | $1,030,146 |
| 2021 | $22,065 | $1,518,228 | $515,280 | $1,009,948 |
| 2020 | $21,085 | $1,509,600 | $510,000 | $999,600 |
| 2019 | $15,196 | $1,030,200 | $309,060 | $721,140 |
| 2018 | $7,890 | $467,283 | $140,185 | $327,098 |
| 2017 | $7,598 | $458,121 | $137,436 | $320,685 |
| 2016 | $7,329 | $449,140 | $134,742 | $314,398 |
| 2015 | $7,220 | $442,394 | $132,718 | $309,676 |
| 2014 | $7,150 | $433,730 | $130,119 | $303,611 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laura Arechiga
-
Alex Michas
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Alex Michas
Compass
(510) 590-0963
1 in this area
103 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41095528
APN: 052-1558-008-00
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