NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,630,000 - $1,667,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,677 Sq Ft
$985/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 03, 2019

Last sale price $1,350,000 $805 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,859/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of July 2019

Welcome Home to 2435 Browning St. A beautifully renovated home presented by Ostional Partners, LLC. The charming Poets Corner home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 spa-like bathrooms and impeccable style and charm throughout. Original alcoves and built-ins, along with modern updates and tasteful designer tile gives this home the perfect blend of elegance and contemporary living! The gourmet kitchen features expansive marble counters, high end appliances, custom cabinets and subway tile backsplash all the way to the ceiling. All 3 bathrooms come equipped with double vanities and beautiful tile work. Enjoy bbq'ing in the huge backyard, perfect for all your entertaining and relaxing needs. Conveniently located near great restaurants, Berkeley Bowl, BART and 4th St shopping and dining. Come on by and be wowed!

Last Listed By

Kerry Lyon

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #02030096 Listed on: 05/29/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,391

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 4,440 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Poets Corner Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,391

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: POETS CORNER
  • Directions: Dwight to Browning
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Builder
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4440
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2021
Sold by
Hess Johnston Edward J and Hess Johnston Hilary
Bought by
Hess Johnston Edward J and Hess Johnston Hilary
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$1,652,269

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$965,000
Outstanding Balance
$889,483
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$741,266

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2019
Closed on
Jun 26, 2019
Sold by
Ostional Partners Llc
Bought by
Johnston Edward J and Hess Hilary A
Seller's Agent
Kerry Lyon
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Bill Charman
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
12.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2018
Sold by
Waller Valynn E and Valynn E Waller Revocable Trus
Bought by
Ostional Partners Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$601,900
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2012
Sold by
Waller Valynn E
Bought by
Waller Valynn E and The Valynn E Waller Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,800
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2004
Sold by
Waller Valynn E
Bought by
Waller Valynn E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1998
Sold by
Rogers Essie W
Bought by
Waller Valyan E

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
Hess Johnston Edward J -- Chicago Title Company
Johnston Edward J $1,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
Ostional Partners Llc $590,000 First American Title Company
Waller Valynn E -- None Available
Waller Valynn E -- Fidelity National Title Co
Waller Valyan E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hess Johnston Edward J $965,000
Closed Johnston Edward J $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ostional Partners Llc $601,900
Previous Owner Waller Valynn E $180,800
Previous Owner Waller Valynn E $220,000
Previous Owner Waller Valynn E $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,350,000 -- --
07/03/2019 07/03/19 Sold $1,350,000 +13.0% $805 / Sq Ft
06/12/2019 06/12/19 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2019 05/29/19 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $713 / 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 $20,391 $1,440,456 $536,095 $911,361
2023 $19,992 $1,419,079 $525,585 $893,494
2022 $19,685 $1,384,256 $515,280 $875,976
2021 $19,767 $1,356,986 $505,180 $858,806
2020 $18,828 $1,350,000 $500,000 $850,000
2019 $13,378 $918,000 $510,000 $408,000
2018 $2,711 $54,947 $23,056 $31,891
2017 $2,582 $53,870 $22,604 $31,266
2016 $2,381 $52,814 $22,161 $30,653
2015 $2,332 $52,020 $21,828 $30,192
2014 $2,273 $51,001 $21,400 $29,601
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40867731

bridgeMLS

APN: 056-1931-026-01