NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2601 College Ave Unit 307 Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $552,000 - $654,009

1 Bed
1 Bath
684 Sq Ft
$767/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold February 14, 2023

Last sale price $600,000 $877 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,876/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Rooftop Deck
  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture

About This Home

As of February 2023

Located in Berkeley's historic Elmwood District, Unit 307 is a newly updated light and bright western facing top floor unit with bay views. Recent updates include a modernized kitchen with quartz counters and hardwood flooring, remodeled bath with ceramic tile surround and tiled flooring, new carpet in the living room and bedroom and fresh interior paint throughout. Enjoy sunny western outlooks from the living room and bedroom and walk-out balcony accessed off the living space. There is secured deeded garage parking, individual storage locker, elevator access, large common area laundry and landscaped central courtyard with seating area. Dues include professional property management, heat, water, sewer, garbage, earthquake and common area insurance. Walking distance to the UC Campus, Elmwood neighborhood shopping and bikeable to BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Gurriere

Vanguard Properties License #00945249 Listed on: 01/13/2023

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Sales

Non Multiple Participant

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,944

Year Built

  • Built in 1962 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • West Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Landscaped
  • Zero Lot Line

HOA Fees

  • $767 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 684 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Low Flow Shower

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 055-1848-058

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas, earthquake insurance, elevator, heat, insurance on structure, maintenance exterior, management, roof, sewer, water
  • 36 Units
  • The Mark Twain Condominiums Association
  • Low-Rise Condominium
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,944

Year Built

Built in 1962 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$767 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Subtype Description: Attached, Low-Rise (1-3)
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Faces: West
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Tile, Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Electric Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Shower(s), Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Price Per Square Foot: 877.19
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Square Footage: 684.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Stucco, Wood
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Gated, Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk, Shared Driveway, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Entry Gate
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Side by Side
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side-by-Side
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Security Features: Fire Alarm, Fire Extinguisher, Secured Access, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electric, Internet Available, Public
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Greenbelt, Laundry Coin
  • Association Name: The Mark Twain Condominiums

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Unit: 307
  • Association Fee: 767
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas, Earthquake Insurance, Elevator, Heat, Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Exterior, Management, Roof, Sewer, Water

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 055-1848-058
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Gated Community, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Street Lights, Zero Lot Line
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4357
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18981.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 1377094.33
  • Topography: Level

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units: 36

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2023
Closed on
Feb 7, 2023
Sold by
Hafezi Yassi
Bought by
Virador Patrick and Rush-Virador Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Debra Gurriere
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Sales
Non Multiple Participant
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
9.29%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$604,002

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,002
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Outstanding Balance
$389,151
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$231,461

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2007
Sold by
Mccarthy Justin
Bought by
Hafezi Yassi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$206,500
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 2003
Sold by
Chen Ying Hsun Kuo and Chen June
Bought by
Mccarthy Justin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$248,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 1997
Sold by
Viles Mary P
Bought by
Chen Ying Heun Kuo and Chen June

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 1994
Sold by
Yee Angela L
Bought by
Yee Albert G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1994
Sold by
Yee Kane S and Yee Maxine F
Bought by
Viles Mary Peters

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Virador Patrick $8,181,818 First American Title
Hafezi Yassi $356,500 Placer Title Company
Mccarthy Justin $310,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Chen Ying Hsun Kuo -- Commonwealth Land Title
Chen Ying Heun Kuo $134,000 Nortwestern Title Company
Yee Albert G -- Chicago Title Company
Viles Mary Peters $139,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Virador Patrick $400,000
Previous Owner Hafezi Yassi $210,000
Previous Owner Hafezi Yassi $206,500
Previous Owner Mccarthy Justin $313,000
Previous Owner Mccarthy Justin $248,000
Previous Owner Viles Mary Peters $45,000
Closed Mccarthy Justin $62,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Sold $600,000 +9.3% $877 / Sq Ft
02/01/2023 02/01/23 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2023 01/13/23 For Sale $549,000 -- $803 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $8,944 $612,000 $183,600 $428,400
2023 $6,871 $450,058 $135,017 $315,041
2022 $6,750 $434,235 $132,370 $308,865
2021 $6,764 $425,587 $129,776 $302,811
2020 $6,424 $428,152 $128,445 $299,707
2019 $6,192 $419,760 $125,928 $293,832
2018 $6,090 $411,532 $123,459 $288,073
2017 $5,863 $403,464 $121,039 $282,425
2016 $5,683 $395,554 $118,666 $276,888
2015 $5,608 $389,614 $116,884 $272,730
2014 $5,573 $381,985 $114,595 $267,390
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Debra Gurriere

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Debra Gurriere

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 307-5256

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Debra Gurriere
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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 422712884

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 055-1848-058-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2601 College Ave Unit 307, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2601 College Ave Unit 307, Berkeley, CA 94704 since 13 January 2023 and is currently estimated at $604,002, approximately $883 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 2601 College Ave Unit 307 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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