NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $814,000 - $1,556,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,220 Sq Ft
$970/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 24, 2023

Last sale price $850,000 $697 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,795/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Bungalow
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of October 2023

Centrally located on a quiet Berkeley street in Poet's Corner - This Home has been in the same family for over 60 years. This 1919 Split-Level Craftsman design has so many possibilities with its spacious living and dining room spaces. This home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, including a step up bedroom to the primary suite. The home has a Moroccan themed colored palette and a fireplace that adds a pop of color to the room, you can feel the positive vibes in this house. Bring your vision, imagination and contractor to give you some ideas about turning this charmer into your own special work of art There certainly is a fabulous canvas to work with in this 1220 sq. feet home. Think of a modern open kitchen Layout and perhaps an additional bathroom and bedroom. The basement offers additional storage space and the utility room. Relax in the nice sized backyard, loaded with multiple fruit trees and the perfect amount of shade, your chill spot awaits, sip Fresh Lemonade from the Lemons on your tree. Convenience is at your doorstep, enjoy close proximity to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl and nearby San Pablo Park, just minutes from downtown Berkeley and I-80 freeway access.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ANNE GROSS-AYANKOYA

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01331899 Listed on: 09/22/2023

Corcoran Icon Properties

Co-Listed By

Willie Garner

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01462562

Last Buyer's Agent

Angelica Torres

Alpha Group Realty License #01424716

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,448

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1

Parking

  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5619199

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,448

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1919
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPCRO 01
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Dwight Way to Edwards
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Laminate, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Parking Lot

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500
  • Parcel Number: 5619199
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2023
Closed on
Oct 2, 2023
Sold by
Barbara Jean Benjamin Living Trust
Bought by
Rocha Roberto Ocampo and Ojeda Ana Maria
Seller's Agent
ANNE GROSS-AYANKOYA
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Angelica Torres
Alpha Group Realty
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
$1,183,125

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$333,125
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$492,421
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,479

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2014
Sold by
Benjamin Barbara J
Bought by
Benjamin Barbara Jean and The Barbara Jean Benjamin Livi

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1993
Sold by
Benjamin Daniel D and Benjamin Barbara J
Bought by
Benjamin Daniel D and Benjamin Barbara J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
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
Rocha Roberto Ocampo $850,000 Old Republic Title Company
Benjamin Barbara Jean -- None Available
Benjamin Daniel D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rocha Roberto Ocampo $500,000
Previous Owner Benjamin Daniel D $62,000
Previous Owner Benjamin Daniel D $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
10/24/2023 10/24/23 Sold $850,000 0.0% $697 / Sq Ft
09/29/2023 09/29/23 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2023 09/22/23 For Sale $850,000 -- $697 / 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 $14,448 $850,000 $255,000 $595,000
2023 $4,113 $46,188 $25,215 $20,973
2022 $3,905 $38,283 $24,721 $20,562
2021 $3,864 $37,395 $24,236 $20,159
2020 $3,511 $43,940 $23,988 $19,952
2019 $3,202 $43,078 $23,517 $19,561
2018 $3,092 $42,233 $23,056 $19,177
2017 $2,949 $41,405 $22,604 $18,801
2016 $2,720 $40,594 $22,161 $18,433
2015 $2,656 $39,984 $21,828 $18,156
2014 $2,577 $39,200 $21,400 $17,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41039929

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1919-009-00