NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2543 Chilton Way Berkeley, CA 94704

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $969,000 - $1,045,464

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,032 Sq Ft
$968/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,025,000 $993 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,500/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Tankless Water Heater

About This Home

As of February 2020

Artful bungalow with an eco-friendly point of view! Stylish Eco Home Improvement kitchen remodel, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and picture rails, cozy fireplace, lovely bathroom with walk in duo shower, zero VOC paint and floor finishing, designer colors, beautiful deck and mature & colorful succulent garden! Important upgrades such as tankless water heater, seismic sheer walls and electrical and plumbing updates. With a Walk Score of 95 and a Bike Score of 96, you don't need a car!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 01/22/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Hayley Kerstein

Elevation Real Estate License #02006178

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 2,343 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Baja Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5518375

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Baja Elmwood
  • Directions: Parker or Blake to Chilton
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: No show till broker's tour 1/23 10-12:30. Offer date 2/4 by 4p. Sewer compliant. Public Records state 892sf. Floor Plan measured 1032sf. Buyer to verify. Disclosuresio link will be added. Usability of fireplace unknown.
  • remarks22: JODI NISHIMURA - 510-459-0471 - Artful bungalow with an eco-friendly point of view! Stylish Eco Home Improvement kitchen remodel, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and picture rails, cozy fireplace, lovely bathroom with walk in duo shower, zero VOC paint and floor finishing, designer colors, beautiful deck and mature & colorful succulent garden! Important upgrades such as tankless water heater, seismic sheer walls and electrical and plumbing updates. With a Walk Score of 95 and a Bike Score of 96, you don't need a car!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Other
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2343
  • Parcel Number: 5518375

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2022
Sold by
Geiger Rowan
Bought by
Rowan Geiger Trust
Current Estimated Value
$999,116

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2020
Closed on
Feb 20, 2020
Sold by
Rinder Lawrence and The Lawrence Rinder 2005 Revoc
Bought by
Geiger Rowan
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Hayley Kerstein
Elevation Real Estate
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
$230,000
28.93%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.44%
Original Mortgage
$717,500
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2011
Sold by
Rinder Lawrence
Bought by
Rinder Lawrence and The Lawrence Rinder 2005 Revoc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2009
Sold by
Lamoreaux Richard and Estate Of Robert M Seely
Bought by
Rinder Lawrence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$381,600
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2006
Sold by
Seely Robert M and Robert M Seely Trust
Bought by
Seely Rober M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2002
Sold by
Seely Robert M
Bought by
Seely Robert M and The Robert Seely 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
Rowan Geiger Trust -- --
Geiger Rowan $1,025,000 Chicago Title Company
Rinder Lawrence -- None Available
Rinder Lawrence $424,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Seely Rober M $266,000 Chicago Title Co
Seely Robert M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Geiger Rowan $717,500
Previous Owner Rinder Lawrence $381,600
Previous Owner Seely Rober M $200,000
Previous Owner Seely Rober M $146,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,025,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,025,000 -- --
02/25/2020 02/25/20 Sold $1,025,000 +28.9% $993 / Sq Ft
02/04/2020 02/04/20 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2020 01/22/20 For Sale $795,000 -- $770 / 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
2025 $15,361 $1,120,970 $336,291 $784,679
2024 $15,361 $1,098,994 $329,698 $769,296
2023 $15,063 $1,077,448 $323,234 $754,214
2022 $14,839 $1,056,323 $316,897 $739,426
2021 $14,904 $1,035,618 $310,685 $724,933
2020 $7,748 $500,421 $150,126 $350,295
2019 $8,505 $490,610 $147,183 $343,427
2018 $8,319 $480,993 $144,298 $336,695
2017 $8,022 $471,564 $141,469 $330,095
2016 $7,756 $462,320 $138,696 $323,624
2015 $7,637 $455,380 $136,614 $318,766
2014 $7,562 $446,463 $133,939 $312,524
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Nishimura

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    17 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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  • Hayley Kerstein

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Hayley Kerstein

    Elevation Real Estate

    (617) 429-3000

    68 Total Sales

    Hayley Kerstein
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40893020

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1837-005-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 South Berkeley

2543 Chilton Way, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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