NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2601 College Ave Unit 208 Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $575,000 - $634,981

1 Bed
1 Bath
665 Sq Ft
$719/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 21, 2021

Last sale price $585,000 $880 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,865/month

98 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Tile Countertops
  • Tile Flooring
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2021

Welcome to the MARK TWAIN- wonderfully maintained condo building in the heart of the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley. Bright and spacious, remodeled, abundant storage and closet space, gated entrances, a gated and designated one-car parking space, a designated and locked large personal storage space, communal coin-operated laundry, beautifully landscaped central courtyard with seating area, elevator, GREAT Location, close to UC campus, public transportation, Elmwood shops, cafes, and theaters - wonderful investment opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sanjeev Singla

Singla Realty License #01731260 Listed on: 06/04/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nora Li

Corcoran Icon Properties License #02070386

Corcoran Icon Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,877

Year Built

  • 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.43

HOA Fees

  • $719 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 665 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, garbage, heating, hot water, insurance - common area, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, management fee, reserves, sewer, water
  • Collins Management Association

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,877

Year Built

1962

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$719 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R3
  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Restrictions: Pets - Not Allowed
  • Age: 59
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Floor Number: 2
  • Structure Sq Ft: 665
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Year Built: 1962

Interior Features

  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 665
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Laundry: Coin Operated
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Mark Twain
  • HOA Fees: 719
  • HOA Documents: Budget, Bylaws, Cc&rs, Financial Statement, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Heating, Hot Water, Insurance - Common Area, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Sewer, Water
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Collins Management

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.4300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 18730.80
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 18730.80

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters
  • Maximum Building Height: 4
  • Minimum Building Height: 4
  • Unit Features: Unit Faces Common Area

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2021
Sold by
Wong Lance Ling Sang and Li Nora Jiao
Bought by
Ettgy Llc
Current Estimated Value
$611,495

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,468
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,027

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2021
Sold by
Ettgy Llc
Bought by
Wong Lance Ling Sang and Li Nora Jiao

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,000
Outstanding Balance
$191,468
Interest Rate
3.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,027

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 4, 2021
Closed on
Sep 17, 2021
Sold by
Singla Sanjeev K and Singla Anita
Bought by
Ettgy Llc
Seller's Agent
Sanjeev Singla
Singla Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nora Li
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$585,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-2.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2018
Sold by
Avula Venkateswara Reddy and Avula Suguna
Bought by
Singla Sanjeev K and Singla Anita

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$366,000
Interest Rate
4.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
Avula Venkateswara Reddy and Avula Suguna
Bought by
Avula Venkateswara Reddy and Avula Suguna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2015
Sold by
Wu Yu Tai and Wu Tzuen
Bought by
Avula Venkateswara Reddy and Avula Suguna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2005
Sold by
Kirkup Benjamin C and Kirkup Karen B
Bought by
Wu Yu Tai and Wu Tzuen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Delegencia Jonathan U and Delegencia Jess U
Bought by
Kirkup Benjamin C and Kirkup Karen B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
Sold by
Chow Joyce F
Bought by
Delegencia Jonathan U and Delegencia Jess U
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
Ettgy Llc -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Wong Lance Ling Sang -- Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Ettgy Llc $585,000 Chicago Title Company
Singla Sanjeev K $488,000 Chicago Title Company
Avula Venkateswara Reddy -- None Available
Avula Venkateswara Reddy $390,000 Old Republic Title Company
Wu Yu Tai -- Old Republic Title Company
Wu Yu Tai $349,000 First American Title Co
Kirkup Benjamin C $232,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Delegencia Jonathan U -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wong Lance Ling Sang $206,000
Previous Owner Singla Sanjeev K $364,300
Previous Owner Singla Sanjeev K $366,000
Previous Owner Avula Venkateswara Reddy $312,000
Previous Owner Wu Yu T $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2021 09/21/21 Sold $585,000 -2.2% $880 / Sq Ft
09/11/2021 09/11/21 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2021 08/14/21 Price Changed $598,000 -0.2% $899 / Sq Ft
08/14/2021 08/14/21 For Sale $599,000 +2.4% $901 / Sq Ft
08/06/2021 08/06/21 Off Market $585,000 -- --
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Price Changed $599,000 -7.8% $901 / Sq Ft
06/04/2021 06/04/21 For Sale $650,000 -- $977 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $8,877 $608,633 $182,590 $426,043
2023 $8,699 $596,700 $179,010 $417,690
2022 $8,560 $585,000 $175,500 $409,500
2021 $7,707 $502,912 $99,964 $402,948
2020 $7,336 $497,760 $98,940 $398,820
2019 $7,091 $488,000 $97,000 $391,000
2018 $6,163 $411,940 $123,582 $288,358
2017 $5,936 $403,864 $121,159 $282,705
2016 $5,758 $395,947 $118,784 $277,163
2015 $5,767 $396,823 $119,047 $277,776
2014 $5,735 $389,050 $116,715 $272,335
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sanjeev Singla

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Sanjeev Singla

    Singla Realty

    (408) 888-9465

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Sanjeev Singla
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  • Nora Li

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nora Li

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (650) 398-7184

    1 in this area

    12 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81847340

MLSListings

APN: 055-1848-047-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2601 College Ave Unit 208, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2601 College Ave Unit 208, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 04 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $611,495, approximately $919 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 2601 College Ave Unit 208 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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