Seller's Agent in 2021
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
(510) 684-3334
3 in this area
37 Total Sales
2412 Valley St Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,146,000 - $1,298,850
2
Beds
1
Bath
975
Sq Ft
$1,281/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Oxford Elementary School Rated A
- Stone Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Bancroft Community Garden
About This Home
As of July 2021Welcome to this airy Central Berkeley bungalow, updated throughout in 2013 including newer windows; now gorgeously presented with fresh color in and out. A large eat-in kitchen is warmly lit by east and south facing corner windows; two bedrooms have garden views, and one has French doors opening to a good sized lawn, and several varieties of fruit trees; terrific outdoor space with room to play, grow veggies, and just hang out on summer evenings. Finished walls and glass double doors make the current detached garage into a very pleasant studio/office/play/creative space. Off street parking available. One level; few steps; seismically retrofitted; Large central hallway; stack washer/dryer in utility area off the kitchen; easy access to so many good Berkeley things: wonderful neighborhood; BART; freeway; dining (Home Made Cafe dinner soon!); movies; & shops!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Converted Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Central Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5619215
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 30, 2021
Closed on
Jul 5, 2021
Sold by
Reich Leah
Bought by
Thompson Kirsten M J
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Roberta Calderon
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$1,245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$245,000
24.5%
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
$3,963
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.07%
Original Mortgage
$836,000
Outstanding Balance
$758,540
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$490,423
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 26, 2021
Sold by
Reich Leah and Reich Martin B
Bought by
Reich Leah
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 3, 2013
Closed on
Jan 9, 2014
Sold by
Frankel William
Bought by
Amkai Inc
Seller's Agent
Maria E Neal
Initio Realty
Buyer's Agent
STEVEN DOPKIN
College Avenue Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
24.76%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.55%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 3, 2013
Closed on
Jan 8, 2014
Sold by
Amkai Inc
Bought by
Reich Leah and Reich Martin B
Seller's Agent
Maria E Neal
Initio Realty
Buyer's Agent
STEVEN DOPKIN
College Avenue Realty
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,000
24.76%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2013
Sold by
Wombacher Michael J and Guilbert Rosemarie
Bought by
Frankel William
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 16, 2005
Sold by
Lopez Julianna M and Foundas Jeffrey
Bought by
Wombacher Michael J and Guilbert Rosemarie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$524,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 1999
Sold by
Williams Amanda L
Bought by
Foundas Jeffrey and Lopez Julianna M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$194,750
Interest Rate
7.51%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 25, 1999
Sold by
Williams Joel
Bought by
Williams Amanda Lucille
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Kirsten M J | $1,245,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Reich Leah | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Amkai Inc | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Reich Leah | $660,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Frankel William | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Frankel William | $262,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Wombacher Michael J | $655,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Foundas Jeffrey | $205,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Williams Amanda Lucille | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Thompson Kirsten M J | $836,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Reich Leah | $510,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Frankel William | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wombacher Michael J | $524,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Foundas Jeffrey | $194,750 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,245,000 | -- | -- | |
| 07/09/2021 07/09/21 | Sold | $1,245,000 | +24.5% | $1,277 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/08/2021 06/08/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/30/2021 05/30/21 | For Sale | $1,000,000 | +52.7% | $1,026 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/14/2014 01/14/14 | Sold | $655,000 | +24.8% | $689 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/11/2013 12/11/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/03/2013 12/03/13 | For Sale | $525,000 | -- | $552 / 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 | $17,456 | $1,314,193 | $396,358 | $924,835 |
| 2024 | $17,456 | $1,288,297 | $388,589 | $906,708 |
| 2023 | $17,122 | $1,269,900 | $380,970 | $888,930 |
| 2022 | $16,882 | $1,238,000 | $373,500 | $871,500 |
| 2021 | $11,045 | $740,436 | $224,231 | $523,205 |
| 2020 | $10,522 | $739,773 | $221,932 | $517,841 |
| 2019 | $10,181 | $725,273 | $217,582 | $507,691 |
| 2018 | $10,024 | $711,057 | $213,317 | $497,740 |
| 2017 | $9,665 | $697,117 | $209,135 | $487,982 |
| 2016 | $9,402 | $683,448 | $205,034 | $478,414 |
| 2015 | $9,284 | $673,186 | $201,956 | $471,230 |
| 2014 | $4,382 | $262,988 | $180,817 | $82,171 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ira & Carol Serkes
-
Roberta Calderon
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Roberta Calderon
Coldwell Banker
(415) 342-1043
1 in this area
36 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2014
Maria E Neal
Initio Realty
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2014
STEVEN DOPKIN
College Avenue Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40952202
APN: 056-1921-005-00
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