NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2603 Benvenue Ave Unit 3 Berkeley, CA 94704

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $766,000 - $970,958

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft
$300/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 04, 2021

Last sale price $890,000 $869 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $6,116/month

73 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • End Unit
  • Subterranean Parking

About This Home

As of March 2021

If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind space which gives you a better idea of all that Berkeley has to offer then you have found it here. This classic brown shingle townhouse is ideally located in the heart of Elmwood within close proximity to not only all the amenities near College and Telegraph Ave but blocks away from the U.C. Berkeley campus. Unit #3 is tucked away in the rear of the building with an open-concept floor plan featuring gleaming hardwood floors, plenty of natural light, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, spacious living room, cozy dining area and a convenient breakfast bar. This home comes complete with its own exclusive private oasis. Comfortably blending modern conveniences with historic charm, this 4-unit complex includes 2 parking spaces, community laundry, low HOA dues and a security gate. 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. www.2603benvenue.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sharlyn Prakash

Exp Realty Of California, Inc License #01747852 Listed on: 11/07/2020

Exp Realty Of California, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Wong

Fifty Hills Real Estate License #01977499

Fifty Hills Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 4,748

HOA Fees

  • $300 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Subterranean Parking

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • 2-Story Property
  • End Unit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55184552

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 4 Units
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Additional Features

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$300 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College to Parker to Benvenue
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Common Area, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage, Space Per Unit - 2, Underground

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fee: 300
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 55184552
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2021
Sold by
Costa Nicholas D and Howell Carson Gahagan
Bought by
Costa Nicholas D and Howell Carson Gahagan
Current Estimated Value
$894,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,000
Outstanding Balance
$41,448
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$852,792

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 7, 2020
Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Mcdonald David and Mcdonald Barbara
Bought by
Costa Nicholas D and Howell Carson Gahagan
Seller's Agent
Sharlyn Prakash
Exp Realty Of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Paul Wong
Fifty Hills Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$890,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.10%
Original Mortgage
$712,000
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Berry Lauren and Berg Lars
Bought by
Mcdonald David and Mcdonald Barbara

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2010
Sold by
Vega Jay Jay
Bought by
Berry Lauren and Berg Lars

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,297
Interest Rate
4.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2000
Sold by
Ladabaum Samuel and Ladabaum Miriam
Bought by
Vega Jay Jay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Costa Nicholas D -- Fidelity National Title
Costa Nicholas D $890,000 Chicago Title Company
Mcdonald David $825,000 Placer Title Company
Berry Lauren $440,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Vega Jay Jay -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Costa Nicholas D $47,000
Previous Owner Costa Nicholas D $712,000
Previous Owner Berry Lauren $424,297
Previous Owner Vega Jay Jay $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $890,000 -- --
03/04/2021 03/04/21 Sold $890,000 -1.0% $869 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2020 11/07/20 For Sale $899,000 -- $878 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $13,346 $963,353 $289,006 $674,347
2024 $13,346 $944,467 $283,340 $661,127
2023 $13,085 $925,955 $277,786 $648,169
2022 $12,887 $907,800 $272,340 $635,460
2021 $12,443 $850,211 $255,063 $595,148
2020 $11,863 $841,500 $252,450 $589,050
2019 $11,492 $825,000 $247,500 $577,500
2018 $7,431 $499,144 $149,743 $349,401
2017 $7,163 $489,358 $146,807 $342,551
2016 $6,938 $479,767 $143,930 $335,837
2015 $6,846 $472,564 $141,769 $330,795
2014 $6,801 $463,310 $138,993 $324,317
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40928517

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 055-1845-052-00