NOT LISTED FOR SALE

26 Crystal Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,206,000 - $1,572,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,973 Sq Ft
$724/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2018

Last sale price $915,000 $464 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,871/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Codornices Park

About This Home

As of March 2018

Great opportunity to restore a very nice North Berkeley home in wonderful setting on cul de sac just off of Euclid above the Rose Garden and Codornices Park. Easy distance to UCB, Holy Hill, shopping, and dining. Close to Euclid Ave bus line. Architectural concept plans available for exciting floor plan with 4th bedroom and 3rd bath. Approx. 1,973 sq. ft. of interior space. One seller is a licensed real estate agent.

Last Listed By

Jack McPhail

Jack H. Mcphail, Broker License #00450503 Listed on: 02/06/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,515

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61255151

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,515

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Euclid to Crystal Way
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, 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: 3600
  • Parcel Number: 61255151
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2018
Closed on
Mar 13, 2018
Sold by
Splenda Jot Colin and Splenda Trigg Richard
Bought by
Gupta Rohit and Srinivasan Anusha
Seller's Agent
Jack McPhail
Jack H. Mcphail, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Sohn
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$915,000
Premium/Discount to List
$116,000
14.52%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$1,427,869

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$512,869
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.78%
Original Mortgage
$679,650
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2015
Sold by
Splenda Jot Colin and Richard Splenda Trust
Bought by
Splenda Jot Colin and Splenda Trigg Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2005
Sold by
Splenda Richard
Bought by
Splenda Richard and Richard Splenda Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2003
Sold by
Splenda Richard and Richard Splenda Trust
Bought by
Splenda Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$159,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2001
Sold by
Splenda Richard
Bought by
Splenda Richard and Richard Splenda 2001 Trust

Range of Values:

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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
Gupta Rohit $915,000 Chicago Title Company
Splenda Jot Colin -- None Available
Splenda Richard -- Ticor Title Company
Splenda Richard -- --
Splenda Richard -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gupta Rohit $665,000
Closed Gupta Rohit $679,650
Previous Owner Splenda Trigg Richard $125,000
Previous Owner Splenda Trigg Richard $20,000
Previous Owner Splenda Jot Colin $170,000
Previous Owner Splenda Jot Colin $170,000
Previous Owner Strain Lawrence L $202,000
Previous Owner Strain Lawrence L $225,000
Previous Owner Splenda Richard $250,000
Previous Owner Splenda Richard $159,000
Previous Owner Strain Lawrence L $50,000
Previous Owner Strain Lawrence L $230,000
Previous Owner Splenda Richard $150,000
Previous Owner Splenda Richard $162,200
Previous Owner Strain Lawrence L $50,000
Previous Owner Splenda Richard $45,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $915,000 -- --
03/30/2018 03/30/18 Sold $915,000 +14.5% $464 / Sq Ft
02/22/2018 02/22/18 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2018 02/06/18 For Sale $799,000 -- $405 / 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 $15,515 $1,042,125 $306,204 $735,921
2023 $15,203 $1,021,694 $300,201 $721,493
2022 $14,951 $1,001,664 $294,316 $707,348
2021 $15,001 $982,027 $288,546 $693,481
2020 $14,242 $971,965 $285,589 $686,376
2019 $13,495 $933,300 $279,990 $653,310
2018 $6,300 $353,497 $106,049 $247,448
2017 $6,057 $346,565 $103,969 $242,596
2016 $5,794 $339,771 $101,931 $237,840
2015 $5,706 $334,668 $100,400 $234,268
2014 $5,640 $328,114 $98,434 $229,680
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jack McPhail

    Jack H. Mcphail, Broker

    (510) 541-2335

    8 in this area

    14 Total Sales

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  • Andrew Sohn

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Andrew Sohn

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 701-2100

    20 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40809497

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2551-051-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

26 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 26 Crystal Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 06 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,427,869, approximately $723 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 26 Crystal Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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