Seller's Agent in 2021
Grace Bishop
Red Oak Realty
(510) 872-4512
1 in this area
76 Total Sales
260 Gravatt Dr Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,453,018 - $2,646,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,864
Sq Ft
$655/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Bay View
- Updated Kitchen
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of February 2021Sophisticated and elegant 19 year young Spanish Mediterranean home with Bay & City views. Gorgeous liv, din & family rms with great natural light offer relaxed entertaining; private office big enough for executive suite offers perfect work environment. Stunning kitchen w/ butcher block island, walk-in pantry, and high end finishes overlooks breakfast rm & is adjacent to a comfortable family room. 3 sets of French doors at the rear of the home lead level out to the spacious, tranquil bkyd. Luxurious master w/view, enormous walk-in closet, sitting area, spa-like bath. Lower lvl w/sunny bdrm, full bath & many closets, accessed from garage or separate entrance. 2 forced air furnaces are equipped to accommodate central air conditioning. Home equipped with a generator. 50 year rated fire resistant roof. Termite clearance. 10-min walk via pedestrian path to Claremont Hotel & Rick & Ann’s. Close to parks, tennis, swimming, public trans, UC Berkeley.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 2001
Lot Details
- 0.34 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Irregular Lot
- Terraced Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- City Lights
Home Design
- Spanish Architecture
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Zoned Heating
- Power Generator
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Claremont Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 48H7606396
Matterport 3D Tour
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 25, 2020
Closed on
Feb 3, 2021
Sold by
Balla Louis Gabor and Balla Rosemarie Anne
Bought by
Sastry Suresh K and Sastry Anitha K
Seller's Agent
Grace Bishop
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Sichterman
Berkeley Hills Realty
List Price
$2,350,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.26%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,255
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.43%
Original Mortgage
$822,000
Outstanding Balance
$733,912
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,797,343
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 22, 2014
Sold by
Balla Louis and Balla Rosemarie
Bought by
Rosemarie Anne Rae Balla Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 17, 2014
Sold by
Marletta Michael A and Gutowski Margaret
Bought by
Balla Louis and Balla Rosemarie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 7, 2006
Sold by
Marletta Michael A and Gutowski Margaret E
Bought by
Marletta Michael A and Gutowski Margaret
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 14, 2001
Sold by
Ariel Development Group Xv
Bought by
Marletta Michael A and Gutowski Margaret E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 12, 2001
Sold by
Carter Karen A
Bought by
Marletta Michael A and Gutowski Margaret E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 9, 2000
Sold by
Smutny Charles G and Smutny Janet A
Bought by
Carter Karen A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$286,000
Interest Rate
8.14%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 1999
Sold by
Hart Wesley E and Hart Susan M
Bought by
Smutny Charles G and Smutny Janet A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
7.82%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sastry Suresh K | $2,250,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Rosemarie Anne Rae Balla Revocable Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Balla Louis | $1,900,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Marletta Michael A | -- | None Available | |
| Marletta Michael A | $75,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Marletta Michael A | $1,300,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Carter Karen A | $440,000 | Financial Title Company | |
| Smutny Charles G | $180,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sastry Suresh K | $822,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Marletta Michael A | $475,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Carter Karen A | $286,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smutny Charles G | $117,000 | |
| Closed | Marletta Michael A | $150,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,250,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2021 02/10/21 | Sold | $2,250,000 | -4.3% | $582 / Sq Ft |
| 01/11/2021 01/11/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/25/2020 09/25/20 | For Sale | $2,350,000 | -- | $608 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $32,230 | $2,428,444 | $730,633 | $1,704,811 |
| 2024 | $32,230 | $2,380,700 | $716,310 | $1,671,390 |
| 2023 | $34,171 | $2,340,900 | $702,270 | $1,638,630 |
| 2022 | $33,599 | $2,288,000 | $688,500 | $1,606,500 |
| 2021 | $31,388 | $2,144,711 | $645,513 | $1,506,198 |
| 2020 | $31,046 | $2,129,652 | $638,895 | $1,490,757 |
| 2019 | $30,191 | $2,087,910 | $626,373 | $1,461,537 |
| 2018 | $29,553 | $2,046,983 | $614,095 | $1,432,888 |
| 2017 | $28,534 | $2,006,855 | $602,056 | $1,404,799 |
| 2016 | $27,892 | $1,967,506 | $590,252 | $1,377,254 |
| 2015 | $27,751 | $1,937,961 | $581,388 | $1,356,573 |
| 2014 | $25,200 | $1,688,316 | $569,761 | $1,118,555 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Grace Bishop
-
Tracy Sichterman
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Tracy Sichterman
Berkeley Hills Realty
(510) 520-0076
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40922474
APN: 048H-7606-039-06
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