Rafael Mendez Venegas
Skylight Homes
(844) 719-5860
52 Total Sales
1 in Claremont Hills
$530,000 Price
259 Gravatt Dr Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,063,000 - $3,148,000
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
3,642
Sq Ft
$719/Sq Ft
Est. Value
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 2021SOH 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 Buyer's Agent
Frank Liou
License #01355297
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
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 Room
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Intercom
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Built-In Barbecue
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
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 7, 2024
Sold by
Gao Peter
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 12, 2021
Sold by
Joseph C And Jean M Geesman Family Trust and Geesman Joseph C
Bought by
Chan Jackie
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
2.72%
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 Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Claremont Hills, CA
-
Rafael Mendez Venegas
-
Ann Wilkins
Ann Wilkins
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 616-4757
18 Total Sales
2 in Claremont Hills
$495,000 Price Range
-
Derek Han
Derek Han
Bhg Reliance Partners
(510) 851-9881
145 Total Sales
1 in Claremont Hills
$1,750,000 Price
-
Lawrence Hernandez
Lawrence Hernandez
Cypress Coast Investments
(831) 273-9672
44 Total Sales
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$430,000 Price
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Kelly Crawford
Kelly Crawford
Vanguard Properties
(925) 396-7158
217 Total Sales
1 in Claremont Hills
$1,465,000 Price
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Rose Krinks
Rose Krinks
Responds QuicklyBhhs Drysdale Properties
(925) 402-4030
61 Total Sales
1 in Claremont Hills
$2,650,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | None Listed On Document | ||
| Chan Jackie | $2,300,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| 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
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $820,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $352,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $362,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $397,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $412,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $414,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $207,892 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $210,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Geesman Joseph C | $100,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| 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
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,159 | $2,468,711 | $742,713 | $1,732,998 |
| 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
7 in this area
17 Total Sales
-
FL
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Frank Liou
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40970289
APN: 048H-7608-027-00
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