NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2601 College Ave Unit 304 Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $705,000 - $782,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
759 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Last Sold July 24, 2013

Last sale price $447,000 $589 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,007/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Elevator
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of July 2013

Top Floor Condo- Secured Building with Two Elevators and Entrances.Atrium landscaped, Secured one car parking

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harry Gidwani

Corcoran Icon Properties License #00642904 Listed on: 03/14/2013

Corcoran Icon Properties

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,896

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.44

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 055-1848-055

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include heating, landscaping / gardening, management fee, sewer, water, exterior painting, garbage, insurance - common area, insurance - earthquake, insurance - liability
  • 36 Units
  • Mark Twain Association
  • Built by Mark Twain

Amenities

  • Elevator

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,896

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Age: 51
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 588.93
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Maximum Unit Levels: 1
  • Max Numberof Unitsin Complex: 36
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 36
  • Structure Sq Ft: 759
  • Complex Name: Mark Twain
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 629
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: J
  • Thomas Bros Page: 629
  • Thomas Brothers: J2
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Zoning Description: R3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 759
  • Stories: 1
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, No Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt, Mountains

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Max: 1
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Steam/Hot Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 550
  • HOA Amenities: Elevator
  • Association Fees Include: Heating, Landscaping / Gardening, Management Fee, Sewer, Water, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Earthquake, Insurance - Liability
  • H O A Name Text: Mark Twain
  • Levels In Unit: 1
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • School District: Berkeley Unified

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 055-1848-055
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 591.57
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10000.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10000.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10000.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros
  • Map Book Secondary: Barclay

Rental Info

  • Current Rent: 2600

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 3
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Berkeley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2018
Sold by
Wang Bin and Wang Yi Ran
Bought by
Yoh Henry and Chang Ya Hui
Current Estimated Value
$735,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2013
Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Cordeiro Ivan F and Vellanoweth Leticia
Bought by
Wang Bin and Wang Yi Ran
Seller's Agent
Harry Gidwani
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$447,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.27%
Original Mortgage
$268,200
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2013
Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Du Xiang Yang
Bought by
Wang Bin
Seller's Agent
Harry Gidwani
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$447,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,200
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2005
Sold by
Yee Rochelle M and Yee Kevin B
Bought by
Cordeiro Ivan F and Vellanoweth Leticia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$367,200
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2003
Sold by
Yee Christina C and Yee Rochelle M
Bought by
Yee Rochelle M and Yee Kevin B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.72%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Yoh Henry $700,000 Chicago Title Company
Wang Bin $447,000 Placer Title Company
Wang Bin -- Placer Title Company
Cordeiro Ivan F $459,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Yee Rochelle M $115,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Yoh And Chang Family Trust $100,000
Previous Owner Wang Bin $268,200
Previous Owner Cordeiro Ivan F $367,200
Previous Owner Yee Christina C $50,000
Previous Owner Yee Christina C $89,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Sold $447,000 -0.4% $589 / Sq Ft
04/03/2013 04/03/13 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2013 03/14/13 For Sale $449,000 -- $592 / 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 $10,896 $765,540 $229,662 $535,878
2023 $10,681 $750,532 $225,159 $525,373
2022 $10,518 $735,818 $220,745 $515,073
2021 $10,560 $721,391 $216,417 $504,974
2020 $10,074 $714,000 $214,200 $499,800
2019 $9,764 $700,000 $210,000 $490,000
2018 $7,307 $481,578 $144,473 $337,105
2017 $7,030 $472,138 $141,641 $330,497
2016 $6,646 $462,881 $138,864 $324,017
2015 $6,562 $455,930 $136,779 $319,151
2014 $6,525 $447,000 $134,100 $312,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81307954

MLSListings

APN: 055-1848-055-00