NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,257,086 - $1,503,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$1,324/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,080,000 $1,071 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,471/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Bungalow
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

As of March 2020

Enjoy easy living in this delightfully sunny bungalow in Berkeley’s Poet’s Corner district. Offering an inviting, open layout that allows conversation, friends, and food to flow effortlessly from kitchen to dining to living. The kitchen is at the center of life in this home. And it’s made even better with fresh updates which include new counters, flooring, and brand new kitchen appliances (2020). Retreat to the cozy comforts of its sunny backyard oasis. Or start your mornings meditating on the joys of life while enjoying a warm cup of tea on its intimate, covered porch. After all, you’re here in Berkeley! Close to cafes, restaurants and Berkeley Bowl supermarkets, San Francisco bound Transbay Express buses, North Berkeley BART and bike lanes that encircle this transit-sensible neighborhood. Convenient access to freeways. Zoned for top-rated BUSD schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elic Suazo

Red Oak Realty License #01751791 Listed on: 02/19/2020

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Chan-adams

Compass License #01981522

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,952

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,500

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Additional Features

  • 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56191911

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,952

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Poets Corner
  • Directions: Edwards & Dwight
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3500
  • Parcel Number: 56191911

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2020
Closed on
Mar 17, 2020
Sold by
Mcgovern William Edward and Mcgovern Kathleen Ann
Bought by
Kim Jee Hyung and Kim Minyoung
Seller's Agent
Elic Suazo
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Erin Chan-adams
Compass
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$1,080,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
23.43%
Current Estimated Value
$1,262,959

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$182,959
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.96%
Original Mortgage
$205,320
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Tornero Marco
Bought by
Mcgovern William Edward and Mcgovern Kathleen Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2010
Sold by
Maravilla Dolores and Tornero Marco
Bought by
Tornero Marco T

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2008
Sold by
Kimble Dorothy and Casillas Tiffany Kimble
Bought by
Tornero Marco and Maravilla Dolores

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kim Jee Hyung $1,080,000 Chicago Title Company
Mcgovern William Edward $832,000 Chicago Title Company
Tornero Marco T -- None Available
Tornero Marco $365,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kim Jee Hyung $165,000
Open Kim Jee Hyung $965,900
Closed Kim Jee Hyung $205,320
Closed Kim Jee Hyung $765,600
Previous Owner Mcgovern William Edward $600,000
Previous Owner Tornero Marco $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,080,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,080,000 -- --
03/25/2020 03/25/20 Sold $1,080,000 +23.4% $1,071 / Sq Ft
03/03/2020 03/03/20 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2020 02/19/20 For Sale $875,000 -- $868 / 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 $17,952 $1,242,968 $347,389 $902,579
2023 $17,462 $1,215,963 $340,579 $875,384
2022 $16,292 $1,106,004 $333,901 $779,103
2021 $16,362 $1,084,188 $327,356 $763,832
2020 $13,668 $882,918 $397,950 $484,968
2019 $12,999 $865,612 $390,150 $475,462
2018 $12,783 $848,640 $382,500 $466,140
2017 $12,354 $832,000 $375,000 $457,000
2016 $7,020 $404,985 $121,495 $283,490
2015 $6,912 $398,904 $119,671 $279,233
2014 $6,845 $391,093 $117,328 $273,765
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40895998

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1919-011-00