NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2515 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,855,000 - $2,605,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,246 Sq Ft
$1,055/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 08, 2022

Last sale price $2,675,000 $1,191 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,139/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of April 2022

Historic Edwin Lewis Snyder Spanish Colonial Revival Mediterranean single family home. Extensively remodeled but all the important original details remain. Snyder called the style architecturally perfect with its tile roofs, open beam ceilings, large wood-burning fireplace, and hardwood floors. The property has views and the yard has newly redone infrastructure and plantings. Large formal living room has fireplace, cathedral beamed ceilings and views. Dining room is bright and also has a beamed ceiling. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and new cabinetry with direct access to yard. Don't miss the built-in banquette for chatting with the chef while cooking. Three bedrooms and two baths on the main floor. Ground floor has a studio suite with kitchenette, full bath, bedroom with desk and closets. Laundry, storage, garage also on this floor. Magical back yard with fountain and blooming plantings. Walk to restaurants, shops and University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bonnie Spindler

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01175723 Listed on: 03/07/2022

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Glennie Kramer-Baker

Vanguard Properties License #01977223

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,814

Year Built

  • Built in 1931 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,459 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Hillside Location
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Sutro Tower
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Spanish Tile Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,246 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Studio bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Low-Rise Condominium

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 058224701200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,814

Year Built

Built in 1931 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached, Low-Rise (1-3)
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Open Beam Ceiling, View
  • Basement: Full
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range, Tankless Water Heater
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Window
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Storage Area(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Ground Floor, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1191.01
  • Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Storage, Studio
  • Square Footage: 2246.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster, Stucco, Wood
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Sidewalk
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Front Porch, Uncovered Deck, Uncovered Patio
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
  • Roof: Spanish Tile
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Bridges, City, City Lights, Downtown, San Francisco, Sutro Tower, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electric, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: Alameda

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 058224701200
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1024
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4459.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 26123046.88
  • Topography: Hillside

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Alameda

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2024
Sold by
Tse Cecilia and Ponn Casey
Bought by
Ponn And Tse Trust and Tse
Current Estimated Value
$2,370,307

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2019
Sold by
Perkins Shel and Perkins Karin A
Bought by
2515 Goodview Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2007
Sold by
Perkins Shel and Perkins Karin A
Bought by
Perkins Shel and Perkins Karin A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2007
Sold by
Collins Barbara Buchholz and Buchholz Family Trust
Bought by
Perkins Shel and Perkins Karen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Buchholz Alice Monsler and Buchholz Family Trust
Bought by
Collins Barbara Buchholz and Buchholz Family Trust
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
Ponn And Tse Trust -- None Listed On Document
2515 Goodview Llc $1,555,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Perkins Shel -- First American Title Co
Perkins Shel $975,000 First American Title Co
Collins Barbara Buchholz -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Perkins Shel $780,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Sold $2,675,000 +48.7% $1,191 / Sq Ft
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2022 03/07/22 For Sale $1,799,000 -- $801 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $35,814 $2,636,000 $792,900 $1,850,100
2023 $33,562 $2,461,000 $738,300 $1,722,700
2022 $23,693 $1,634,568 $490,370 $1,144,198
2021 $23,786 $1,602,520 $480,756 $1,121,764
2020 $22,609 $1,586,100 $475,830 $1,110,270
2019 $17,155 $1,170,954 $351,286 $819,668
2018 $16,877 $1,148,003 $344,401 $803,602
2017 $16,308 $1,125,500 $337,650 $787,850
2016 $15,806 $1,103,436 $331,031 $772,405
2015 $15,600 $1,086,871 $326,061 $760,810
2014 $15,498 $1,065,587 $319,676 $745,911
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bonnie Spindler

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Bonnie Spindler

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Bonnie Spindler
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  • Glennie Kramer-Baker

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Glennie Kramer-Baker

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 535-2996

    3 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Glennie Kramer-Baker
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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 422630221

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 058-2247-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

2515 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2515 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 07 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,370,307, approximately $1,055 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 2515 Buena Vista Way 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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