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Seller's Agent in 2021
Sharlyn Prakash
Exp Realty Of California
2602 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94704
Elmwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $675,000 - $816,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
904
Sq Ft
$447/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- End Unit
- Emerson Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
About This Home
As of July 2021Find your retreat amongst the hustle and bustle of the UC Berkeley Campus Streets in a turn-key top floor condo nestled in a 4-unit craftsman building. The updated condo is the essence of convenience with BART, public transit, access to campus, downtown, Ghourmet Ghetto, shops, restaurants all within walking distance to your home. The walk score on this lower Elmwood property is 95. No car required to live happily in this neighborhood. Offering two bedrooms, one minimalistic bathroom, sleek galley kitchen with hi-end materials, living room surrounded by a wood-burning fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors, light-filled sun-room which can be used as a study room, in-unit washer/dryer, access to the outdoor community patio space and so much more. This retreat is perfect for first-time home buyers, professors, Cal Students and investors alike with its top-notch location, close to everywhere you want to be.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sharlyn Prakash
Exp Realty Of California License #01747852 Listed on: 05/22/2021
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,551
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- End Unit
- Fenced
HOA Fees
- $447 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Entry on the 2nd floor
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Parking
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Wall Furnace
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
- 4 Units
- Association Phone (510) 851-3266
- Lower Elmwood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 55184537
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 22, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Hong Properties Llc
Bought by
Lee Chuck and Yeung Lea
Seller's Agent
Sharlyn Prakash
Exp Realty Of California
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Liesenfeld
Exp Realty Of California
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$760,000
Premium/Discount to List
$61,000
8.73%
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
-$14,913
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.43%
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$483,753
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$262,447
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 8, 2016
Sold by
Rathgeber William J
Bought by
Hong Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Kontgis William A and Kontgis Caitlin P
Bought by
Rathgeber William J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 13, 2009
Sold by
Shultz James M and Shultz Marjorie M
Bought by
Kontgis William A and Kontgis Caitlin P
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,200
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 11, 2009
Sold by
Kontgis Pat
Bought by
Kontgis William A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,200
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
Sold by
Krumins Andrejs and Krumins Deborah
Bought by
Shultz James M and Shultz Marjorie M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$235,312
Interest Rate
8.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 13, 1995
Sold by
Nolan Thomas and Nolan Susan
Bought by
Krumins Andrejs and Krumins Deborah
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
7.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 1994
Sold by
Cao Viet H and Lewis James R
Bought by
Nolan Thomas and Nolan Susan
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$99,500
Interest Rate
9.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Chuck | $760,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Hong Properties Llc | $560,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Rathgeber William J | $360,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Kontgis William A | $344,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Kontgis William A | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Shultz James M | $251,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Krumins Andrejs | $129,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Nolan Thomas | -- | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lee Chuck | $532,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kontgis William A | $275,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Shultz James M | $235,312 | |
| Previous Owner | Krumins Andrejs | $103,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Nolan Thomas | $99,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $760,000 | -- | -- |
| 07/09/2021 07/09/21 | Sold | $760,000 | +8.7% | $841 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2021 06/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/22/2021 05/22/21 | For Sale | $699,000 | -- | $773 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
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 | $11,551 | $806,511 | $241,953 | $564,558 |
| 2024 | $11,551 | $790,703 | $237,211 | $553,492 |
| 2023 | $11,320 | $775,200 | $232,560 | $542,640 |
| 2022 | $11,139 | $760,000 | $228,000 | $532,000 |
| 2021 | $9,369 | $600,425 | $180,127 | $420,298 |
| 2020 | $8,895 | $594,271 | $178,281 | $415,990 |
| 2019 | $8,574 | $582,623 | $174,787 | $407,836 |
| 2018 | $8,436 | $571,200 | $171,360 | $399,840 |
| 2017 | $8,139 | $560,000 | $168,000 | $392,000 |
| 2016 | $5,665 | $372,790 | $111,837 | $260,953 |
| 2015 | $5,586 | $367,191 | $110,157 | $257,034 |
| 2014 | $5,559 | $360,000 | $108,000 | $252,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Nicholas Liesenfeld
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Nicholas Liesenfeld
Exp Realty Of California
(510) 606-0107
1 in this area
19 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40948564
APN: 055-1845-037-00
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