NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2470 Cedar St Berkeley, CA 94708

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,792,000 - $3,072,192

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,782 Sq Ft
$784/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2021

Last sale price $2,900,000 $767 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,802/month

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2021

In the heart of the lower Berkeley Hills, this rare & elegant Colonial exudes grand scale, regal style & high-end quality. Beautifully sited on a double lot & surrounded by park-like romantic gardens. Set back from the street for utmost privacy, it has an inviting level-in formal entry opens to expansive LR with large fireplace & big windows overlooking expansive gardens. Beautifully remodeled eat-in kitchen, state-of the art appliances & ample storage. Sunny spacious DR that opens to outdoor patio & grill area. Freshly painted, HW floors throughout. Upstairs, 4 large BRs incl. huge primary suite w. Bay views. Multiple outdoor seating areas and lush gardens. Spacious garage/workshop at the end of a long driveway. Located close to UC Berkeley, the Greek Theatre, and just blocks from gourmet shopping and world class restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883 Listed on: 10/23/2021

Co-Listed By

Anja Plowright

License #01351797

Last Buyer's Agent

Liz Baker

Keller Williams Tri-valley License #02099212

Keller Williams Tri-valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,268

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • San Francisco

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Grand Colonial Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58219522

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,268

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Euclid/Scenic>Cedar
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Den, Living Room, Other, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Library, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Partial, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Parking Spaces, Workshop in Garage, Parking Lot
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12500
  • Parcel Number: 58219522
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2022
Sold by
Macfadden-Elliott David and Macfadden-Elliott Lillian
Bought by
Cedar Camp Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,963,548

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2022
Sold by
Macfadden-Elliott David Kenneth
Bought by
Kang Lillian Haeson

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 23, 2021
Closed on
Dec 1, 2021
Sold by
Schmidt Robert C and Schmidt Cathryn L
Bought by
Mnf Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Liz Baker
Keller Williams Tri-valley
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
5.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2016
Sold by
Schmidt Robert C and Schmidt Cathryn L
Bought by
The Schmidt Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2005
Sold by
Ream Fowler Close Suellon and Ream Fowler Donald
Bought by
Schidt Robert C and Schmidt Cathryn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,012,500
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Cedar Camp Llc -- --
Kang Lillian Haeson -- Fidelity National Title
Macfadden-Elliott David Kenneth -- Fidelity National Title
Kang Lillian Haeson $2,900,000 Fidelity National Title
Mnf Properties Llc $2,900,000 Chicago Title Company
The Schmidt Family Trust -- None Available
Schidt Robert C $1,350,000 California Land Title Of Mar
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kang Lillian Haeson $1,520,000
Previous Owner Schmidt Robert C $443,600
Previous Owner Schmidt Robert C $625,500
Previous Owner Schmidt Robert C $707,700
Previous Owner Schmidt Robert C $729,250
Previous Owner Schidt Robert C $1,012,500
Previous Owner Miriam Frances Fowler Living Trust $435,478
Previous Owner Miriam Frances Fowler Living Trust $75,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,900,000 -- --
12/08/2021 12/08/21 Sold $2,900,000 +5.5% $767 / Sq Ft
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2021 10/23/21 For Sale $2,750,000 -- $727 / 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 $40,268 $2,810,000 $843,000 $1,967,000
2023 $38,415 $2,668,000 $800,400 $1,867,600
2022 $41,259 $2,900,000 $870,000 $2,030,000
2021 $27,098 $1,697,266 $511,280 $1,192,986
2020 $25,630 $1,686,797 $506,039 $1,180,758
2019 $24,612 $1,653,735 $496,120 $1,157,615
2018 $24,193 $1,621,322 $486,396 $1,134,926
2017 $23,385 $1,589,543 $476,863 $1,112,680
2016 $22,641 $1,558,385 $467,515 $1,090,870
2015 $22,333 $1,534,990 $460,497 $1,074,493
2014 $21,948 $1,504,925 $451,477 $1,053,448
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colette Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Colette Ford

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 823-5735

    5 in this area

    130 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Anja Plowright

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    6 in this area

    182 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Liz Baker

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Liz Baker

    Keller Williams Tri-valley

    (510) 329-4217

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Liz Baker
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40972036

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2195-022-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 North Berkeley

2470 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2470 Cedar St, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 23 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,963,548, approximately $783 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 2470 Cedar St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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