NOT LISTED FOR SALE

240 Taurus Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,138,000 - $2,498,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,415 Sq Ft
$526/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 26, 2018

Last sale price $2,002,500 $454 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,189/month

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • High Ceiling
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of January 2018

NOW SELLING IT WITH A DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, 246 TAURUS AVENUE (LOT: 5,053 SQFT). LUXURIOUS CONTEMPORARY LIVING COMBINED WITH SWEEPING VIEWS, BUILT ON A PREMIUM LOT WITH DRAMATIC OPEN SPACES, AND FLAT SURFACE LAND. DESIGNED BY NOTABLE OAKLAND ARCHITECT GEORGE DEDEKIAN AND COMPLETED IN 2006. UNBELIEVABLE 3-BRIDGE BAY VIEWS WITH BOTH DRAMATIC AND INTIMATE SPACES FOR COMFORTABLE LIVING. FEATURES INCLUDE OUTDOOR ACCESS FROM EVERY ROOM, TWO-CAR GARAGE, ADDITIONAL PARKING AREA FOR TWO, BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2-ZONE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING, BUILT-IN SPEAKERS, AND A RARE WALK-IN SAFE.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sung Ahn

Legacy Real Estate & Associates License #01844103 Listed on: 10/26/2017

Legacy Real Estate & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurel Strand

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01249017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,300

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.4

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,415 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Alarm System
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • 0.4 Acre Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 048G-7425-043-05

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,300

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 11
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4415
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Hookups - Gas, Hookups - Ice Maker, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 4415
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Storage, Utility Room, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • School District: Oakland Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 048G-7425-043-05
  • Lot Acres: 0.3994
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 17400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 17400.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Oakland Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2019
Sold by
Finley Robert H and Hawkins Regina G
Bought by
Finley Robert H and Hawkins Regina G
Current Estimated Value
$2,324,274

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2017
Closed on
Jan 23, 2018
Sold by
Lee Dong Woon
Bought by
Finley Robert and Hawkins Regina
Seller's Agent
Sung Ahn
Legacy Real Estate & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Laurel Strand
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,090,000
Sold Price
$2,002,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$87,500
-4.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,602,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2015
Sold by
Margolis Naki E and The Naki M Living Trust
Bought by
Lee Dong Woon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,312,500
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2014
Sold by
Margolis Naki E and Naki M Living Trust
Bought by
Margolis Naki E and Naki M Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2014
Sold by
Margolis Irvin Robert T and Margolis Irvin Naki Ellen
Bought by
Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2014
Sold by
Irvin Robert T and Irvin Naki M
Bought by
Irvin Naki M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2013
Sold by
Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis
Bought by
Irvin Naki M and Naki M Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2008
Sold by
Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis and Irvin Robert T
Bought by
Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis and Irvin Robert T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,525,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2006
Sold by
Irvin Robert T and Irvin Ellen M
Bought by
Irvin Robert T and Irvin Ellen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2004
Sold by
Irvin Robert T and Irvin Ellen M
Bought by
Irvin Robert T and Irvin Ellen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2004
Sold by
Irvin Robert T
Bought by
Irvin Robert T and Irvin Ellen M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2003
Sold by
First Regional Bank
Bought by
Irvin Robert T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,616
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 1996
Sold by
Reidenbach Michael and Eric Gilliland Trust 1994
Bought by
Irvin Robert T and Bank Of Commerce

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 1996
Sold by
Irvin Naki Margolis
Bought by
Irvin Robert T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 1994
Sold by
Gilliland Eric R
Bought by
Gilliland Eric and The Eric Gilliland Trust 1994
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Finley Robert H -- None Available
Finley Robert $2,002,500 Old Republic Title Company M
Lee Dong Woon $1,750,000 Old Republic Title Company
Margolis Naki E -- None Available
Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis -- None Available
Irvin Naki M -- None Available
Irvin Naki M -- None Available
Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis -- Fidelity National Title
Irvin Robert T -- Alliance Title Company
Irvin Robert T -- New Century Title Company
Irvin Robert T -- --
Irvin Robert T -- --
Irvin Robert T $250,000 First American Title Guarant
Irvin Robert T -- First American Title Guarant
Gilliland Eric -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Finley Robert H $1,575,000
Closed Finley Robert $1,602,000
Previous Owner Lee Dong Woon $1,312,500
Previous Owner Lee Dong Woon $1,312,500
Previous Owner Irvin Naki Ellen Margolis $1,525,000
Previous Owner Irvin Robert T $1,500,000
Previous Owner Irvin Robert T $1,000,000
Previous Owner Irvin Robert T $102,000
Previous Owner Irvin Robert T $500,616
Previous Owner Irvin Robert T $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/26/2018 01/26/18 Sold $2,002,500 -12.6% $454 / Sq Ft
12/23/2017 12/23/17 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2017 11/13/17 Price Changed $2,290,000 +9.6% $519 / Sq Ft
10/26/2017 10/26/17 For Sale $2,090,000 -- $473 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $30,300 $2,271,464 $683,539 $1,594,925
2024 $30,300 $2,226,788 $670,136 $1,563,652
2023 $32,111 $2,189,993 $656,998 $1,532,995
2022 $31,572 $2,140,060 $644,118 $1,502,942
2021 $30,756 $2,097,967 $631,490 $1,473,477
2020 $30,421 $2,083,400 $625,020 $1,458,380
2019 $29,580 $2,042,550 $612,765 $1,429,785
2018 $26,471 $1,820,700 $546,210 $1,274,490
2017 $25,553 $1,785,000 $535,500 $1,249,500
2016 $24,983 $1,750,000 $525,000 $1,225,000
2015 $16,375 $1,104,036 $120,605 $983,431
2014 $16,499 $1,082,413 $118,243 $964,170
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sung Ahn

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Sung Ahn

    Legacy Real Estate & Associates

    (408) 712-2455

    1 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Sung Ahn
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Laurel Strand

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81682887

MLSListings

APN: 048G-7425-043-05

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

240 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 240 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 since 26 October 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,324,274, approximately $526 per square foot. This property was built in 2006. 240 Taurus Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thornhill Elementary School, Montera Middle School, and Skyline High School.

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