NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2708 Virginia St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,820,000 - $2,257,267

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,111 Sq Ft
$648/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,751,000 $563 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,649/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2021

First time on market in 106 yrs, this charming, spacious & intimate home began as a small cottage. It has many Craftsman features, such as a wide welcoming front door, Redwood board & batten walls, box beam ceilings & a brick fireplace & tile hearth. Many of the massive beams are decoratively notched & there are numerous Redwood alcoves framed by arches. The floor to ceiling windows flood the home with light and create a connection to the verdant vistas and lovely Bay views. On the main floor, many common areas include living room, kitchen, dining room, piano alcove, library and conservatory. Also 1 BD & 1/2 BA. Upstairs are 3 spacious BDs & 1 BA & a special carved high gabled room with various built-ins: desk, twin bed and ladder leading to an attic space, reminiscent of an English cottage. The lower level also has 1 BD, 1 BA, laundry & storage that connects to the garden & garage. Near UC & amenities of Gourmet Village, this historic home is ready for a new owner's upgrades.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norah Brower

Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 11/19/2020

Co-Listed By

Daniella Brower

Vanguard Properties License #02086148

Last Buyer's Agent

Lind Elkin

Red Oak Realty License #01444510

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Disposal
  • Washer

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by J.H.THOMAS
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5822074

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,717

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: LALOMA,RT.ON LAVEREDA TO VIRGINIA
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Library
  • Room Kitchen Features: Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: J.H.THOMAS
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500
  • Parcel Number: 5822074
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 19, 2020
Closed on
Feb 13, 2021
Sold by
Kresse John Kendrick and The Joan L Seear Revocable Tru
Bought by
Barany Vince and Nguyen Barany Annie
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Lind Elkin
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,751,000
Premium/Discount to List
$301,000
20.76%
Total Days on Market
19
Current Estimated Value
$2,014,817

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,817
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,111,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,004,154
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,078,774

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2012
Sold by
Seear Joan L
Bought by
Seear Joan L and Joan L Seear Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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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
Barany Vince $1,751,000 Placer Title Company
Seear Joan L -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barany Vince $1,111,000
Previous Owner Seear Joan L $175,000
Previous Owner Seear Joan Louise $250,000
Previous Owner Seear Joan Louise $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,751,000 -- --
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Sold $1,751,000 +20.8% $563 / Sq Ft
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2020 11/19/20 For Sale $1,450,000 -- $466 / 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 $28,717 $1,851,160 $557,448 $1,300,712
2023 $28,077 $1,821,740 $546,522 $1,275,218
2022 $27,533 $1,779,020 $535,806 $1,250,214
2021 $27,493 $1,717,611 $515,283 $1,202,328
2020 $6,413 $110,972 $76,896 $34,076
2019 $5,803 $108,796 $75,388 $33,408
2018 $5,614 $106,663 $73,910 $32,753
2017 $5,393 $104,572 $72,461 $32,111
2016 $4,967 $102,521 $71,040 $31,481
2015 $4,855 $100,981 $69,973 $31,008
2014 $4,714 $99,004 $68,603 $30,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Norah Brower

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    4 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Norah Brower
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  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Daniella Brower

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 593-1031

    4 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Daniella Brower
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  • Lind Elkin

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Lind Elkin

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 282-5666

    2 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Lind Elkin
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40929814

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2207-004-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

2708 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2708 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 19 November 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,014,817, approximately $647 per square foot. This property was built in 1908. 2708 Virginia St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Cragmont Elementary School.

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