NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2601 College Ave Unit 309 Berkeley, CA 94704

Berkeley Area

Estimated Value: $828,443

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,084 Sq Ft
0.44 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 8, 2024

Last sale price $870,000 $803 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,591 / mo

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Den
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gated Community
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 1 Car Garage

About This Home

As of May 2024

Located in Berkeley's historic Elmwood District in the Iconic Mark Twain building, Unit 309 is a light and bright western-facing top-floor unit with bay views. This 2-bedroom + den condo enjoys sunny western outlooks from the living room and primary bedroom. The walk-out balcony, accessed off the living space, is perfect for indoor/outdoor living. Only 5 blocks to UC Berkeley this is the ideal location for Cal students, professors, or commuters, with easy access to BART and buses. Free “Bear Walk” evening escort service is available from campus. Easy access to great shops, entertainment & eateries in Elmwood, Telegraph, Claremont & Rockridge neighborhoods. There is secured deeded garage parking, individual storage locker, elevator access, a large common area, laundry, and a landscaped central courtyard with a seating area. Dues include professional property management, heat, water, sewer, garbage, earthquake, and common area insurance. Live conveniently with all the best of Berkeley at your doorstep!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Conner

Village Associates Real Estate License #01885058 Listed on: 02/23/2024

Village Associates Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Emma Morris

Red Oak Realty License #01323364

Red Oak Realty
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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.44

HOA Fees

  • $938 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Den
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55184860

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, exterior maintenance, management fee
  • 36 Units
  • Association Phone (925) 951-6240
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0.44 Acres

HOA Fees

$938 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Corner of College & Parker
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Building Name: Mark Twain
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Storage, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Below Building Parking, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Gated, Laundry
  • Association Fee: 938
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 925-951-6240
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Earthquake Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 18982
  • Parcel Number: 55184860
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 36

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 23, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shannon Conner
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$870,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.57%
Views
211
Current Estimated Value
$828,443

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$41,557
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2019
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 1, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1995
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$870,000 Chicago Title
$800,000 Old Republic Title Company
$58,000 Chicago Title Company
$132,000 Investors Title Company
-- --
-- --
-- --
$239,000 Fidelity National Title Ins
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$173,500 Placer Title Company
-- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $264,000
Previous Owner $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $870,000 -- --
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Sold $870,000 -0.6% $803 / Sq Ft
04/24/2024 04/24/24 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2024 02/23/24 For Sale $875,000 -- $807 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $13,093 $905,147 $271,544 $633,603
2025 $12,262 $887,400 $266,220 $621,180
2024 $12,262 $874,903 $262,471 $612,432
2023 $12,023 $857,751 $257,325 $600,426
2022 $11,844 $840,935 $252,280 $588,655
2021 $11,895 $824,447 $247,334 $577,113
2020 $11,356 $816,000 $244,800 $571,200
2019 $8,949 $637,361 $191,208 $446,153
2018 $8,811 $624,868 $187,460 $437,408
2017 $8,499 $612,618 $183,785 $428,833
2016 $8,265 $600,607 $180,182 $420,425
2015 $8,161 $591,587 $177,476 $414,111
2014 $8,207 $580,000 $174,000 $406,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41050875

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 055-1848-060-00

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