NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Gravatt Dr Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,752,000 - $2,631,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,000 Sq Ft
$576/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2021

Last sale price $2,100,000 $525 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,065/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of June 2021

Fantastic home in the Claremont Hills features amazing light, dramatic yet warm wood-clad ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors, open floor plan, large entertaining deck with views of the Claremont Hills, City Lights and San Francisco Bay. Luxurious primary suite features soaring ceilings, Bay views, walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom with private balcony. Three additional bedrooms (two are connected but can easily be divided), plus two large plus rooms for home gym, guests, multi-gen living, office or recreation. There is outdoor space below for gardening, dog run or play. Three fireplaces, a family room, laundry room, attached 2-car garage, formal and casual dining spaces and easy indoor-outdoor flow make this a very user-friendly luxury home. Just up the hill from Claremont, Elmwood and Rockridge amenities as well as numerous transportation options. More photos on 5/7!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 05/06/2021

Co-Listed By

Veronica Gray

Compass License #01958299

Last Buyer's Agent

Kent Hu

Ccpca Realty License #01859207

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,312

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H760655

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,312

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: Alvarado to Gravatt
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Rec/Rumpus Room, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Hills, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21304
  • Parcel Number: 48H760655
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2021
Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Garleanu Nicolae Bogdan and Cox Garleanu Linda
Bought by
Wu Lijun and Xie Bihong
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kent Hu
Ccpca Realty
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
5.26%
Current Estimated Value
$2,305,655

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$205,655
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,575,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,432,163
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$873,492

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2012
Sold by
National Foundation For Cancer Research
Bought by
Bogdan Nicolae and Cox Garleanu Linda Naomi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Yu Guoliang and Wei Yingfei
Bought by
National Foundation For Cancer Research

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2007
Sold by
Yu Guo Liang and Wei Ying Fei
Bought by
Yu Guoliang and Wei Yingfei

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 1998
Sold by
Crant John and Delgado Cynthia
Bought by
Yu Guo Liang and Wei Ying Fei

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$582,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1996
Sold by
Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc
Bought by
Delgado Cynthia and Crant John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$439,150
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 1996
Sold by
Edwards Cassandra and Ford Consumer Finance Company
Bought by
Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc
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
Wu Lijun $2,100,000 Chicago Title Company
Bogdan Nicolae $1,050,000 Old Republic Title Company
National Foundation For Cancer Research -- Old Republic Title Co
Yu Guoliang -- None Available
Yu Guo Liang $730,000 Placer Title Company
Delgado Cynthia $550,000 --
Ford Consumer Finance Company Inc $125,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wu Lijun $1,575,000
Previous Owner Garleanu Nicolae Bogdan $500,000
Previous Owner Bogdan Nicolae $650,000
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $600,000
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $551,000
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $556,000
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $558,000
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $560,000
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $252,500
Previous Owner Yu Guo Liang $582,000
Previous Owner Delgado Cynthia $439,150
Closed Yu Guo Liang $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
06/29/2021 06/29/21 Sold $2,100,000 +5.3% $525 / Sq Ft
05/16/2021 05/16/21 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $499 / 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
2025 $30,312 $2,273,081 $681,924 $1,591,157
2024 $30,312 $2,228,520 $668,556 $1,559,964
2023 $32,126 $2,184,840 $655,452 $1,529,388
2022 $31,589 $2,142,000 $642,600 $1,499,400
2021 $18,236 $1,187,500 $358,350 $836,150
2020 $18,032 $1,182,257 $354,677 $827,580
2019 $17,477 $1,159,084 $347,725 $811,359
2018 $17,108 $1,136,361 $340,908 $795,453
2017 $16,495 $1,114,081 $334,224 $779,857
2016 $16,069 $1,092,241 $327,672 $764,569
2015 $15,980 $1,075,840 $322,752 $753,088
2014 $16,092 $1,054,766 $316,430 $738,336
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Nishimura

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    7 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Veronica Gray

    Compass

    (510) 982-4400

    1 in this area

    26 Total Sales

    Veronica Gray
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  • Kent Hu

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Kent Hu

    Ccpca Realty

    (925) 222-5368

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Kent Hu
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40948729

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7606-055-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont Hills

242 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 242 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 06 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,305,655, approximately $576 per square foot. This property was built in 1994. 242 Gravatt Dr is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Chabot Elementary School, Thornhill Elementary School, and Claremont Middle School.

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