NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2638 Warring St Unit A Berkeley, CA 94704

Estimated Value: $686,000 - $738,511

1 Bed
1 Bath
633 Sq Ft
$500/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold January 20, 2023

Last sale price $676,000 $1,068 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,302/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Park or Greenbelt View
  • End Unit

About This Home

As of January 2023

Super sweet condominium with idyllic location in the heart of Elmwood, one of Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This charming 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home (in a 4 unit brown shingle home) features beautiful hardwood floors with intricate inlay detailing, gorgeous exposed beam ceilings in living room and fireplace with built-in bookcase. Walls of windows bring in sunlight throughout the day. Kitchen has been freshly renovated with pretty white quartz countertops, farm style stainless sink and custom designed Terracotta tile flooring with flower tile accent. Spacious primary bedroom neatly tucked away in rear of home for ultimate quiet and tranquility has built-in desk and custom cabinetry creating a cozy space for those who are working from home. Just off the primary bedroom is primary bathroom with Terracotta flooring and full bathtub and hallway with oversized closet. This wonderful home also features a ground floor one-bedroom art studio with full common bathroom overlooking enchanted shared private garden offering tranquility and peace, and a perfect space for gatherings. Lots of storage. Just minutes from Cal Berkeley campus, College Ave, Strawberry Canyon, amazing restaurants and the famous Claremont Hotel, this sweet little gem is sure to check all of the boxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Parrish

Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell License #01349900 Listed on: 11/23/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Sophia Niu

Compass License #01949786

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,436

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $500 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55185256

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, common hot water, electricity, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 4 Units
  • Call Listing Agent Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,436

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$500 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Derby to Warring St
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Studio, Bonus/Plus Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Greenbelt
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Common Area, Unit Faces Street, Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 500
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7852
  • Parcel Number: 55185256
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2022
Closed on
Jan 12, 2023
Sold by
Parrish Kimberly
Bought by
Lostuvali Family Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Robert Parrish
Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
Buyer's Agent
Sophia Niu
Compass
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$676,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-3.29%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$705,878

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,878
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.81%
Original Mortgage
$540,800
Outstanding Balance
$526,180
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$179,698

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Parrish Karen B
Bought by
Birkholm Parrish Karen B and Birkholm Parrish Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2002
Sold by
Parrish Karen B
Bought by
Birkholm Parrish Karen B and Birkholm Parris Alan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2002
Sold by
Powell Robert
Bought by
Parrish Karen B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2000
Sold by
Powell Robert and Fox Robert W
Bought by
Powell Robert
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lostuvali Family Revocable Trust $676,000 Lennar Title
Birkholm Parrish Karen B -- --
Parrish Karen B $120,000 First American Title Company
Birkholm Parrish Karen B -- --
Parrish Karen B $290,000 Old Republic Title Company
Powell Robert -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lostuvali Family Revocable Trust $540,800
Previous Owner Parrish Alan Birkholm $130,000
Previous Owner Parrish Karen B $100,000
Previous Owner Parrish Karen B $240,000
Previous Owner Parrish Karen B $232,000
Previous Owner Powell Robert $79,375
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $676,000 -- --
01/20/2023 01/20/23 Sold $676,000 -3.3% $1,068 / Sq Ft
12/09/2022 12/09/22 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2022 11/23/22 For Sale $699,000 -- $1,104 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa 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
2024 $10,436 $689,520 $206,856 $482,664
2023 $9,452 $612,000 $183,600 $428,400
2022 $6,801 $600,000 $180,000 $420,000
2021 $6,807 $388,001 $116,400 $271,601
2020 $6,418 $384,026 $115,208 $268,818
2019 $6,138 $376,497 $112,949 $263,548
2018 $6,028 $369,117 $110,735 $258,382
2017 $5,805 $361,881 $108,564 $253,317
2016 $5,596 $354,788 $106,436 $248,352
2015 $5,519 $349,461 $104,838 $244,623
2014 $5,474 $342,617 $102,785 $239,832
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41014718

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 055-1852-056-00