$649,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,030 Sq Ft
3,408 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$630 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Oxford Elementary School Rated A
  • Cottage
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of May 2025

Buyers and builders, take note! This prime West Berkeley fixer-upper property is one of the cheapest single-family homes currently available in Berkeley, offering an incredible opportunity to create a beautifully renovated residence in a highly desirable neighborhood. Located near Berkeley Bowl West, the Fourth Street shopping district, San Pablo Park, and major transit options, the existing single-story home is vacant and ready for your vision. With solid bones and plenty of potential, this home is perfect for those looking to restore and customize a classic Berkeley residence. The spacious lot also offers room for an ADU in the rear yard, adding flexibility for extended family, a home office, or rental income. Whether you're an owner-occupant looking to craft your dream home or an investor seeking a rewarding project, this is a rare chance to transform a well-located property into something truly special.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Huan Fang

Suen, Peter License #02148629 Listed on: 03/23/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Grubisich

Mosaik Real Estate License #01991268

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 3,408 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Fixer Upper
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,030 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Storage Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 054-1742-034

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,406

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Faces: West
  • Remodeled/Updated: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Ground Floor
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Dining/Family Combo, Space in Kitchen
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Kitchen Features: Quartz Counter
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Inside Room
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 630.10
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Storage
  • Square Footage: 1030.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Fenced, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Tandem
  • Parking Features: No Garage, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Public
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: Alameda

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 054-1742-034
  • Lot Features: Shape Regular
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0782
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3408.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 8299232.74
  • Topography: Level

MLS Schools

  • School District County: Alameda
  • Senior High School District: Berkeley Unified

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2025
Closed on
May 22, 2025
Sold by
Ucb Ellis Llc
Bought by
Desilva Dinesh and Desilva Sumudu
Seller's Agent
Huan Fang
Suen, Peter
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Grubisich
Mosaik Real Estate
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$649,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-7.15%
Views
78
Current Estimated Value
$596,263

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$52,737
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.61%
Original Mortgage
$519,200
Outstanding Balance
$518,280
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$77,983

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2020
Sold by
Triay Charles A
Bought by
Ucb Ellis Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Dawson Norris E
Bought by
Triay Charles A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2019
Sold by
Clemmie Dawson Thomas Trust
Bought by
Dawson Norris E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2016
Sold by
Thomas Clemmie and Dawson Norris E
Bought by
The Clemmie Dawson Thomas Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $649,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $455,000 Chicago Title Company
Divorce Dissolution Of Marriage Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $350,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $519,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $649,000 0.0% $630 / Sq Ft
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Price Changed $649,000 -7.2% $630 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $679 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $8,406 $497,601 $437,452 $60,149
2024 $8,406 $487,846 $428,876 $58,970
2023 $8,224 $478,282 $420,468 $57,814
2022 $8,061 $468,904 $412,224 $56,680
2021 $7,961 $459,713 $404,144 $55,569
2020 $8,875 $565,000 $560,000 $5,000
2019 $8,498 $546,210 $541,008 $5,202
2018 $2,460 $49,767 $37,823 $11,944
2017 $2,311 $48,792 $37,082 $11,710
2016 $2,318 $47,835 $36,355 $11,480
2015 $2,272 $47,117 $35,809 $11,308
2014 $2,268 $46,193 $35,107 $11,086
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425022197

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 054-1742-034-00