NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2580 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,817,000 - $2,664,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,208 Sq Ft
$1,109/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 07, 2022

Last sale price $2,815,000 $1,275 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,649/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of June 2022

Nestled in the lower Berkeley hills, near both campus and the North Shattuck Gourmet area shops and restaurants, this light-filled home has it all -- classic elegance, a lovely eat-in kitchen with ample storage and lush Carrara countertops, Bay & SF views, great flow to the large yard, and spaces for all your needs! 3 generously-sized bedrooms, including a primary suite with views, an attached bath and a dressing room. PLUS, 2 offices in the main house, a detached cottage with a full bath, temperature-controlled storage for wine, books, or other collectibles, and an additional out-building at the upper view patio that could be used for storage or adapted as a gym, art studio, etc. Great layout for entertaining, with French doors leading from both the kitchen and living room to the back patio! Hang out there, or head to the view patio to savor the sunset over San Francisco or lounge by the outdoor fireplace. Foundation re-done in 2003, along with drainage and seismic upgrades!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marilyn Garcia

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01355514 Listed on: 05/04/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Adelaida Mejia

Vanguard Properties License #01906166

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,780

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 9,520 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Converted Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Campus Subdivision, Charming Dutch Colonial Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58224522

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,780

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH CAMPUS
  • Directions: Euclid to Buena Vista
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Study, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bridges, City Lights, Mt Tamalpais, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Kitchen, 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: 9520
  • Parcel Number: 58224522
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
John Lie
Bought by
Smith-Brennan Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Marilyn Garcia
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Adelaida Mejia
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$2,815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,020,000
56.82%
Current Estimated Value
$2,447,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$367,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.48%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2014
Sold by
Thompson Charis
Bought by
Lie John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2003
Sold by
Norman Mary Frances Scott and The Mary Scott Norman Living T
Bought by
Lie John and Thompson Charis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2003
Sold by
Norman Mary Frances Scott
Bought by
Norman Mary Frances Scott and Mary Scott Norman Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1994
Sold by
Norman Mary Scott
Bought by
Norman Mary Scott and Mary Scott Norman Living 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
Smith-Brennan Family Trust $2,815,000 Old Republic Title
Lie John $175,000 Pacific Coast Title Company
Lie John $911,500 Placer Title Company
Norman Mary Frances Scott -- California Land Title Co Mar
Norman Mary Frances Scott -- Financial Title Company
Norman Mary Scott -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Smith-Brennan Family Trust $300,000
Previous Owner Lie John $350,000
Previous Owner Lie John $750,000
Previous Owner Norman Mary Frances Scott $529,750
Closed Smith-Brennan Family Trust $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,815,000 -- --
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Sold $2,815,000 +56.8% $1,275 / Sq Ft
05/17/2022 05/17/22 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2022 05/04/22 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $813 / 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 $36,780 $2,735,000 $820,500 $1,914,500
2023 $33,896 $2,500,000 $750,000 $1,750,000
2022 $18,384 $1,215,790 $366,870 $855,920
2021 $18,439 $1,191,822 $359,679 $839,143
2020 $17,489 $1,186,535 $355,993 $830,542
2019 $16,845 $1,163,274 $349,014 $814,260
2018 $16,573 $1,140,469 $342,172 $798,297
2017 $16,003 $1,118,109 $335,463 $782,646
2016 $15,525 $1,096,186 $328,886 $767,300
2015 $15,322 $1,079,722 $323,946 $755,776
2014 $15,160 $1,057,148 $317,202 $739,946
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Marilyn Garcia

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

  • Adelaida Mejia

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Adelaida Mejia

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 420-1308

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Adelaida Mejia
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40991277

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2245-022-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

2580 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2580 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 04 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,447,807, approximately $1,108 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 2580 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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