NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2611 Piedmont Ave Unit 2 Berkeley, CA 94704

Estimated Value: $637,000 - $724,657

1 Bed
1 Bath
570 Sq Ft
6,055 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $725,000 $1,272 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,730/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Secluded Lot
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

About This Home

As of April 2021

Beautifully designed with a French accent, this light-filled one bedroom condo couldn’t be more charming. Everything about it is well-considered. Located in a 4-unit classic brown shingle on a tranquil street in the Elmwood, the back door opens to a gracefully curated garden with brick patio for outdoor entertaining. Side yard, patio and shed are exclusive to the home. Back yard is shared with one other owner.  Airy and bright living room with fireplace, built-ins and niche. Tasteful and updated gourmet kitchen with Euro-style appliances, solid surface counters and plenty of cabinets. Speaking of storage: 2 large bedroom closets, built-ins and nooks, pantry, garden shed, under side porch and a designated space in the basement. In-unit laundry too! Ideal as a pied-a-terre, downsizing or alternative to renting while studying/teaching at CAL. So close to campus and all the great Elmwood shops and restaurants! Walkscore® 90 and a biker’s paradise. BART, AC Transit and Transbay bus nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Noreen Sanders

Red Oak Realty License #01707067 Listed on: 04/08/2021

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Fernandez

Red Oak Realty License #01353359

Red Oak Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,852

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Shed
  • Ground Level
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55185251

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, gas, insurance, ground maintenance, trash, water/sewer
  • 5 Units
  • Not Listed Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision, Classic Brown Shingle Floorplan

Pet Policy

  • Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,852

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.139
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College > Derby > Piedmont
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level, Secluded, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Electric, In Kitchen, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Laundry Free
  • Association Fee: 215
  • Association Fee Frequency: Other
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Upon Approval, Other

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6075
  • Parcel Number: 55185251
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2024
Sold by
Kwong Charlotte Frances
Bought by
Charlotte Frances Kwong Revocable Trust and Kwong
Current Estimated Value
$686,914

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2021
Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Oh Hyo Seok
Bought by
Kwong Charlotte Frances
Seller's Agent
Noreen Sanders
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jose Fernandez
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$126,000
21.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2018
Sold by
Christianson Lynne
Bought by
Oh Hyo Seok

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
4.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2009
Sold by
Badgley James N
Bought by
Christianson Lynne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$258,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2001
Sold by
Badgley James
Bought by
Badgley James N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,500
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2000
Sold by
Warner Bettina A and Badgley James
Bought by
Petrie Victor Jonathan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
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
Charlotte Frances Kwong Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Kwong Charlotte Frances $725,000 Chicago Title Company
Oh Hyo Seok $650,000 Chicago Title Company
Christianson Lynne $369,000 Old Republic Title Company
Badgley James N -- Old Republic Title Company
Badgley James N -- American Title Co
Petrie Victor Jonathan -- First American Title Guarant
Petrie Victor Jonathan -- First American Title Guarant
Badgley James -- First American Title Guarant
Petrie Victor Jonathan -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Oh Hyo Seok $512,200
Previous Owner Oh Hyo Seok $520,000
Previous Owner Christianson Lynne $100,000
Previous Owner Christianson Lynne $246,000
Previous Owner Christianson Lynne $258,000
Previous Owner Badgley James N $150,000
Previous Owner Badgley James N $92,000
Previous Owner Badgley James N $96,500
Previous Owner Badgley James $95,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $725,000 -- --
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $725,000 +21.0% $1,272 / Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2021 04/08/21 For Sale $599,000 -- $1,051 / 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
2024 $10,852 $769,370 $230,811 $538,559
2023 $10,664 $754,290 $226,287 $528,003
2022 $10,503 $739,500 $221,850 $517,650
2021 $9,937 $676,260 $204,978 $478,282
2020 $9,480 $676,260 $202,878 $473,382
2019 $9,203 $663,000 $198,900 $464,100
2018 $6,206 $418,600 $125,580 $293,020
2017 $5,976 $410,394 $123,118 $287,276
2016 $5,792 $402,350 $120,705 $281,645
2015 $5,716 $396,308 $118,892 $277,416
2014 $5,681 $388,548 $116,564 $271,984
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40944667

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1852-051-00