NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Gravatt Dr Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,258,000 - $2,551,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,642 Sq Ft
$657/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 24, 2021

Last sale price $2,300,000 $632 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,219/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Mediterranean Architecture

About This Home

As of November 2021

SOH 10/17. No offers before WED 10/20. EXPANSIVE SF BAY & 4-BRIDGE VIEWS. 259Gravatt.com. Mediterranean Beauty is stucco w/ tile roof. Entrance courtyard truly an oasis w/ fountain, lush plantings that stay with house. Indoor-outdoor living via 8 decks (Saltillo pavers on main decks). MAIN LEVEL has BR/BA with sep entrance. Family room inc cozy heat-circulating fireplace, built-in seating, wet bar, entertainment hub, Surround Sound. LR has romantic gas fireplace, opens to courtyard. Cooks kitchen: Subzero, Wolf cooktop, Thermador Convection oven. UPPER LEVEL features private Primary BR Suite, office w/built-in desk, remodeled BA, Jacuzzi tub, walk-in closet. LOWER LEVEL 3 BR/2BA. Largest BR w/ sep entrance, private BA/deck, closet wired/plumbed for kitchenette. Amenities inc: built-in vacuum system, 3 laundry hookup options, 2 high efficiency furnaces. Security system. Andersen doors. Kohler fixtures. Skylight stairway w/ glass blocks. Under-house storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Nachtwey

Compass License #00922389 Listed on: 10/08/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Frank Liou

License #01355297

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 7,695 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Sound System
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Indoor Grill
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Intercom
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H760827

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,088

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1994
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT HILLS
  • Directions: Alvarado to Gravatt Dr.
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Utility Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar, Central Vacuum, Sound System
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Laundry Room, Washer, Other
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7695
  • Parcel Number: 48H760827
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2024
Sold by
Gao Peter
Bought by
Gao Nancy
Current Estimated Value
$2,392,023

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 12, 2021
Sold by
Geesman Joseph C and Geesman Jean M
Bought by
Chan Jackie Siv Kok and Gao Nancy
Seller's Agent
Julie Nachtwey
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Frank Liou
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
0.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.98%
Original Mortgage
$820,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 2013
Sold by
Geesman Joseph C and Geesman Jean M
Bought by
Geesman Joseph C and Geesman Jean M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,000
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 1999
Sold by
Geesman Joseph and Geesman Jean M
Bought by
Geesman Joseph C and Geesman Jean M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1995
Sold by
Peck Billingsley Kathleen J
Bought by
Geesman Joseph and Geesman Jean M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
7.88%
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
Gao Nancy -- None Listed On Document
Chan Jackie Siv Kok $2,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Geesman Joseph C -- First American Title Company
Geesman Joseph C -- First American Title Company
Geesman Joseph C -- --
Geesman Joseph C -- --
Geesman Joseph $700,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Chan Jackie Siv Kok $820,000
Previous Owner Geesman Joseph C $352,000
Previous Owner Geesman Joseph $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,300,000 -- --
11/24/2021 11/24/21 Sold $2,300,000 +0.2% $632 / Sq Ft
10/25/2021 10/25/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $2,295,000 -- $630 / 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 $32,088 $2,427,174 $728,152 $1,699,022
2024 $32,088 $2,392,920 $717,876 $1,675,044
2023 $34,065 $2,346,000 $703,800 $1,642,200
2022 $33,513 $2,300,000 $690,000 $1,610,000
2021 $16,342 $1,067,268 $322,280 $751,988
2020 $16,164 $1,063,257 $318,977 $744,280
2019 $15,657 $1,042,411 $312,723 $729,688
2018 $15,337 $1,021,978 $306,593 $715,385
2017 $14,784 $1,001,944 $300,583 $701,361
2016 $14,395 $982,302 $294,690 $687,612
2015 $14,321 $967,553 $290,266 $677,287
2014 $14,565 $948,604 $284,581 $664,023
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julie Nachtwey

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Julie Nachtwey

    Compass

    (510) 376-7440

    6 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Julie Nachtwey
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Frank Liou

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40970289

bridgeMLS

APN: 048H-7608-027-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont Hills

259 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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