NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2608 McGee Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,428,000 - $1,654,317

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,096 Sq Ft
$754/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2024

Last sale price $1,500,000 $716 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,476/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Washington Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Becky Temko Tot Park

About This Home

As of July 2024

UPLIFTED AND UPDATED Great heart of Berkeley location. Originally built in 1924, this original two bedroom home has been raised (2010) in order to practically double the living space. Almost every surface and system has been upgraded including new foundation and roof, fire resistant exterior siding, heating, plumbing, and electrical, and hardwood floors. The upper level has 2 bedrooms, and 2 baths, a living room, a formal dining room w/ built-ins, and a roomy kitchen with SS appliances and stone countertops. The ground floor has two bedrooms, a full bath, and large living/bonus room, plus separate exterior access-perfect for multi-generational use. An interior stairway connects the two levels, offering flexibility of use. The generous backyard offers the perfect outdoor space for gardening, relaxation, or entertaining. Conveniently located minutes from Berkeley BART, library, Thai Temple, shops, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, schools, parks, restaurants, and more. WalkScore® is 77 "Very Walkable", and BikeScoreTM is 93 - a "Biker's Paradise" Note: Photographs are from 2023 listing preparation. Some furnishings have changed. OPEN HOUSE 06/09 FROM 2-4:30.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jimmy Reina

Red Oak Realty License #01313808 Listed on: 05/29/2024

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Gretchen Roethle

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01945375

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,628

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cement Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Central Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5418043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,628

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: CENTRAL BERKELEY
  • Directions: Parker or Carleton to McGee
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3960
  • Parcel Number: 5418043
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2024
Closed on
Jul 2, 2024
Sold by
Silvertest Family Trust and Silvertest Yakov
Bought by
Kruglikov Aaron
Seller's Agent
Jimmy Reina
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
List Price
$1,290,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$210,000
16.28%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$1,584,272

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,272
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.24%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,114,224
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$470,048

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2013
Sold by
Silvertest Yakov and Silvertest Ruth
Bought by
Silvertest Yakov and Silvertest Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2009
Sold by
Countrywide Bank Fsb
Bought by
Silvertest Yakov and Silvertest Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2008
Sold by
Vanhook Jeffrie
Bought by
Countrywide Bank Fsb

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2007
Sold by
Vanhook Jeffrie M
Bought by
Vanhook Clarence W and Vanhook Van Hook

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2006
Sold by
Vanhook Clarence
Bought by
Vanhook Jeffrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2003
Sold by
Vanhook Jeffrie and Vanhook Jefferie
Bought by
Vanhook Clarence and Vanhook Jeffrie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Kruglikov Aaron $1,500,000 Old Republic Title
Silvertest Yakov -- None Available
Silvertest Yakov $320,000 First American Title Company
Countrywide Bank Fsb $395,250 Landsafe Title
Vanhook Clarence W -- None Available
Vanhook Jeffrie -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Vanhook Clarence -- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kruglikov Aaron $1,125,000
Previous Owner Silvertest Yakov $400,000
Previous Owner Silvertest Yakov $200,000
Previous Owner Silvertest Yakov $480,000
Previous Owner Silvertest Yakov $315,000
Previous Owner Silvertest Yakov $100,000
Previous Owner Vanhook Jeffrie $70,000
Previous Owner Vanhook Jeffrie $560,000
Previous Owner Vanhook Clarence $320,000
Previous Owner Vanhook Jeffrie M $149,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 Sold $1,500,000 +16.3% $716 / Sq Ft
06/11/2024 06/11/24 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2024 05/29/24 For Sale $1,290,000 -- $615 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $9,628 $1,500,000 $450,000 $1,050,000
2024 $9,628 $497,619 $121,193 $376,426
2023 $9,409 $487,863 $118,817 $369,046
2022 $9,197 $478,300 $116,488 $361,812
2021 $9,191 $468,923 $114,204 $354,719
2020 $8,583 $464,118 $113,034 $351,084
2019 $8,121 $455,020 $110,818 $344,202
2018 $7,959 $446,100 $108,646 $337,454
2017 $7,667 $437,353 $106,515 $330,838
2016 $7,338 $428,780 $104,427 $324,353
2015 $7,229 $422,343 $102,860 $319,483
2014 $7,148 $414,074 $100,846 $313,228
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jimmy Reina

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jimmy Reina

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 701-7946

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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  • Gretchen Roethle

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Gretchen Roethle

    Salt & Pine Real Estate

    (415) 599-6200

    3 in this area

    28 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41061285

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1804-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2608 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2608 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 29 May 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,579,829, approximately $753 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 2608 McGee Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Washington Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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