NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2420 Hillside Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

Estimated Value: $1,488,000 - $1,857,745

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,854 Sq Ft
$941/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2022

Last sale price $1,809,000 $976 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,563/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2022

Nestled on a serene one-block street at the base of Panoramic Hill, set among mature trees, and bounded by a stone bridge over a seasonal creek, this rare level-in, mid-century home offers a peaceful retreat just minutes from Elmwood, Domingo Ave. and Campus. Main level features a flexible, open floor plan with large picture windows overlooking the natural setting, living room with custom tile fireplace facade and built-ins, remodeled kitchen featuring quartzite waterfall counters, dining area that opens onto a deck overlooking the creek, and spacious bedroom and bath. Lower level offers a second bedroom with walk-in cedar closet, custom remodeled bath with white oak cabinetry, Carrera marble, and quartz tile walls, den/office w/built-ins + bonus room w/laundry & storage. Newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Two stone patios and raised garden beds. Rare detached 2-car side-by-side garage with separate workshop and tons of storage below complete this truly unique property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Pearlman

Howard Pearlman Re Brokerage License #00985980 Listed on: 06/17/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Humayun Kabir

WePro Real Estate Services Inc License #01137373

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,525

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 5,573 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • South Campus Subdivision
  • Stream Seasonal

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5518563

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,525

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTH CAMPUS
  • Directions: Dwight or Prospect to Hillside
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront Features: Stream Seasonal
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Side By Side, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5573
  • Parcel Number: 5518563
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2022
Closed on
Jun 25, 2022
Sold by
Griffith Greineder Trust
Bought by
Jay And Sailaja Vadrevu Family Joint Revocabl
Seller's Agent
Howard Pearlman
Howard Pearlman Re Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Humayun Kabir
WePro Real Estate Services Inc
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,809,000
Premium/Discount to List
$514,000
39.69%
Current Estimated Value
$1,745,186

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$63,814
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2018
Sold by
Griffith Craig and Greineder William
Bought by
Griffith Craig K and Greineder William J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2014
Sold by
Fuji Warren K and Stember Timothy J
Bought by
Griffith Craig and Greineder William

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2012
Sold by
Burton Dwan C
Bought by
Lin Fujii Warren K and Lin Ho Theresa
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
Jay And Sailaja Vadrevu Family Joint Revocabl $1,809,000 Old Republic Title
Griffith Craig K -- None Available
Griffith Craig $849,000 First American Title Company
Lin Fujii Warren K -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Griffith Craig $404,000
Previous Owner Griffith Craig $415,000
Previous Owner Burton Dwan C $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,809,000 -- --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Sold $1,809,000 +39.7% $976 / Sq Ft
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2022 06/17/22 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $698 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $25,525 $1,882,083 $564,625 $1,317,458
2024 $25,525 $1,845,180 $553,554 $1,291,626
2023 $25,030 $1,809,000 $542,700 $1,266,300
2022 $14,693 $954,491 $288,447 $673,044
2021 $15,275 $935,644 $282,793 $659,851
2020 $14,512 $932,982 $279,894 $653,088
2019 $14,075 $914,694 $274,408 $640,286
2018 $13,833 $896,764 $269,029 $627,735
2017 $13,353 $879,181 $263,754 $615,427
2016 $12,947 $861,947 $258,584 $603,363
2015 $12,779 $849,000 $254,700 $594,300
2014 $3,835 $125,536 $83,053 $42,483
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Howard Pearlman

    Howard Pearlman Re Brokerage

    (925) 323-0741

    9 Total Sales

    Howard Pearlman
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Humayun Kabir

    WePro Real Estate Services Inc

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40998099

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 055-1856-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704

2420 Hillside Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2420 Hillside Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 17 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,745,186, approximately $941 per square foot. This property was built in 1941. 2420 Hillside Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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