$780,000
SOLD MAR 26, 2018

2400 Dowling Place Unit 9 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,186 Sq Ft
$426/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$658 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Bay View
  • Deck
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Halcyon Commons Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

A fantastic modern loft style condo with a townhouse feel that is close to everything! Walk Score: 92!! Living room features 21 ft. ceiling, a wall of windows for an open airy and bright unit. Chic and urban features such as a spacious loft style bedroom and half bath upstairs that offers a myriad of uses (office, entertainment, bedroom or all the above) with access to the private balcony. On a clear day, enjoy views of the north Bay & GG Bridge! An extra den on the main level is perfect for a quiet reading room. In-unit laundry, security alarm system, Nest thermostat, 1 assigned space in the enclosed parking garage. Coffee and eatery located right out the door; Whole Foods Market is across the street. Easy access to all the shopping and restaurants on Telegraph and College Ave. Less than 1 mile to UC Berkeley, Alta Bates Hospital. Great location for commuters as access to Ashby BART station is 0.6 miles away and Highways 24 and 580 are just a few minutes away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Wong

Compass License #01337969 Listed on: 12/06/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jen He

Homesmart Optima Realty License #01975629

Homesmart Optima Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,349

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

HOA Fees

  • $426 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,186 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Loft Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Smart Home
  • Alarm System

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 052-1575-031

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, management fee, reserves, roof, water
  • 15 Units
  • Southside Homeowners Association
  • Built by Southside Lofts

Pet Policy

  • Dogs Allowed

Security

  • Controlled Access

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,349

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$426 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Style: Modern / High Tech
  • Restrictions: Pets - Dogs Permitted, Pets - Restrictions
  • Age: 11
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Building: 15
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 15
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1186
  • Complex Name: Southside Lofts
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Zoning Description: R-1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1186
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Loft Bedroom
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • View: Bay, Bridge
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Enclosed

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 426
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Water
  • H O A Name Text: Southside Homeowners Association
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 052-1575-031
  • Lot Acres: 0.4020
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 17509.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 17509.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Smart Home System, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities
  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 3
  • Unit Features: Top Floor or Penthouse

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Berkeley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Wang Xing
Bought by
Sardjono Sandra Suryani and Buckley Christopher David
Seller's Agent
Grace Sun
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Rivera
Golden Legacy Realty
List Price
$839,000
Sold Price
$903,000
Premium/Discount to List
$64,000
7.63%
Current Estimated Value
$898,238

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,762
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.14%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2017
Closed on
Mar 19, 2018
Sold by
Arceno Oliver A
Bought by
Wang Xing
Seller's Agent
Anna Wong
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jen He
Homesmart Optima Realty
List Price
$808,000
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-3.47%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Arceno Oliver A
Bought by
Arceno Oliver A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2013
Sold by
Arceno Sheila
Bought by
Arceno Oliver A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2013
Sold by
Norton Peter R
Bought by
Arceno Oliver A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2006
Sold by
3075 Telegraph Llc
Bought by
Norton Peter R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
6.33%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $903,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $780,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $500,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $549,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $400,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $354,225 New Conventional
Previous Owner $364,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,000,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $903,000 -- --
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Sold $903,000 +7.6% $761 / Sq Ft
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2021 05/09/21 For Sale $839,000 +7.6% $707 / Sq Ft
03/26/2018 03/26/18 Sold $780,000 -3.5% $658 / Sq Ft
02/13/2018 02/13/18 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2018 02/01/18 For Sale $808,000 +3.6% $681 / Sq Ft
02/01/2018 02/01/18 Off Market $780,000 -- --
12/06/2017 12/06/17 For Sale $808,000 -- $681 / 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
2024 $13,349 $939,480 $281,844 $657,636
2023 $13,087 $921,060 $276,318 $644,742
2022 $12,886 $903,000 $270,900 $632,100
2021 $12,121 $819,911 $245,973 $573,938
2020 $11,546 $811,511 $243,453 $568,058
2019 $11,173 $795,600 $238,680 $556,920
2018 $7,955 $538,680 $161,604 $377,076
2017 $7,670 $528,120 $158,436 $369,684
2016 $7,431 $517,764 $155,329 $362,435
2015 $7,333 $509,990 $152,997 $356,993
2014 $7,286 $500,000 $150,000 $350,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81686461

MLSListings

APN: 052-1575-031-00