NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2544 Etna St Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,634,000 - $1,856,311

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,450 Sq Ft
$709/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,500,000 $612 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,467/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of December 2022

Spacious, Classic and Light Filled 3 level home in the heart of Berkeley near UC Campus. Private and quiet residence with over 2,080 SqFt + a charming top-level in-law unit located on the top floor (with additional square footage, not included, buyer to verify amount). The first floor offers a large, open living room and dining room - adjacent to a large kitchen with dining area and bathroom. The kitchen opens to a beautiful patio area outside, ideal for entertaining. The second level offers 4 bedrooms and a bathroom with shower over tub. The top floor unit offers two rooms with closets, kitchenette, full bathroom, and private entrance. Beautiful hardwood floors and wood trim throughout the house. Ideally located on a quiet side street above College Avenue in the Elmwood District. Close to excellent retail shops, restaurants, parks and schools. Blocks away to the UC Berkeley Campus. Open House Sunday, November 13, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jonathan Davis

JD MANAGEMENT GROUP INC License #01510138 Listed on: 11/09/2022

Co-Listed By

Michael Ford

Compass License #01944566

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Hardwicke

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01352634

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,419

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 2,135 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage
  • Parking Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55184715

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,419

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Co List Office Mls Id: MLL5009477
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: East of College Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Range
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Parking Spaces, Parking Lot, No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2135
  • Parcel Number: 55184715
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2022
Closed on
Dec 7, 2022
Sold by
1986 Altman Living Trust
Bought by
Tang Chenxi
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Davis
JD MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
Buyer's Agent
Mark Hardwicke
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.09%
Views
9
Current Estimated Value
$1,738,078

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$238,078
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$988,000
Outstanding Balance
$963,807
Interest Rate
7.08%
Estimated Equity
$771,968

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 9, 2022
Closed on
Dec 1, 2022
Sold by
Mickus Klaus Johannes
Bought by
Tang Chenxi
Seller's Agent
Jonathan Davis
JD MANAGEMENT GROUP INC
Buyer's Agent
Mark Hardwicke
BHG RE Reliance Partners
List Price
$1,650,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-9.09%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$988,000
Outstanding Balance
$963,807
Interest Rate
7.08%
Estimated Equity
$771,968

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2001
Sold by
Altman Daniel and Altman Nancy
Bought by
Altman Daniel and Altman Nancy

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2001
Sold by
Taylor Joan C and Taylor Andrew J
Bought by
Altman Daniel and Altman Nancy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
7.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2000
Sold by
Taylor Robert G
Bought by
Taylor Joan C
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tang Chenxi $1,500,000 Old Republic Title
Tang Chenxi -- Old Republic Title
Altman Daniel -- --
Altman Daniel $695,000 First California Title Co
Taylor Joan C -- Chicago Title Co
Taylor Joan C $655,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tang Chenxi $988,000
Closed Tang Chenxi $988,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $646,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $640,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $150,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $645,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $250,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $250,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $417,000
Previous Owner Altman Daniel $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Sold $1,500,000 -9.1% $612 / Sq Ft
11/30/2022 11/30/22 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2022 11/09/22 For Sale $1,650,000 -- $673 / 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 $21,419 $1,523,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2023 $21,086 $1,500,000 $450,000 $1,050,000
2022 $14,558 $960,446 $290,234 $677,212
2021 $14,601 $941,480 $284,544 $663,936
2020 $13,842 $938,757 $281,627 $657,130
2019 $13,327 $920,353 $276,106 $644,247
2018 $13,111 $902,311 $270,693 $631,618
2017 $12,665 $884,623 $265,387 $619,236
2016 $12,280 $867,283 $260,185 $607,098
2015 $12,120 $854,258 $256,277 $597,981
2014 $12,043 $837,530 $251,259 $586,271
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jonathan Davis

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jonathan Davis

    JD MANAGEMENT GROUP INC

    (510) 387-7792

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Jonathan Davis
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Michael Ford

    Compass

    (408) 979-5900

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  • Mark Hardwicke

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Mark Hardwicke

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 501-0713

    4 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Mark Hardwicke
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41013864

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1847-015-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2544 Etna St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2544 Etna St, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 09 November 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,738,078, approximately $709 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 2544 Etna St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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