NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,768,000 - $2,395,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,062 Sq Ft
$1,038/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2022

Last sale price $2,300,000 $1,115 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,544/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Corner Lot
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2022

Welcome to this quintessential c.1915 Berkeley brown shingle home which has been meticulously and beautifully maintained and updated by its designer-owners. From the glorious garden entry gate to the splendid garden backyard, every room has been either restored or updated keeping to the original architectural style of the classic Craftsman. The upper level with 2 bedrooms and a loft can be a great space for working or for guests or extended family. The large front porch has been carefully restored, the spacious living room has lovely patinaed Douglas Fir baseboards and moldings and a dramatic fireplace with ceramic tiles and original wood mantel. The incredible kitchen has been recently updated as have both baths.The fenced backyard is a beautiful garden area with a variety of fruit trees and flora. Located in the middle of central Berkeley, blocks to UC Berkeley campus, the Berkeley Bowl and Ashby BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Bennett

Compass License #00903396 Listed on: 05/27/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jeffrey Neidleman

Compass License #01309500

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 2,914 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Le Conte Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54171715

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,979

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Subdivision Name: LE CONTE
  • Directions: Telegraph or Shattuck to Stuart to Fulton
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Other
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Hookups Only, Washer, Inside
  • 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: 2914
  • Parcel Number: 54171715
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2023
Sold by
Quinones Marcelo and Quinones Natalia
Bought by
Marcelo Quinones And Natalia Merluzzi Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,140,581

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 27, 2022
Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Clarke Hendel Family Trust
Bought by
Merluzzi Natalia and Quinones Marcelo
Seller's Agent
Patricia Bennett
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Laura Arechiga
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$705,000
44.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.38%
Original Mortgage
$1,725,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2014
Sold by
Stivers Barbara and Stivers Revocable Trust
Bought by
Clarke Hendel Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2012
Sold by
Hendel Lawrence A and Clarke Lucy E
Bought by
Hendel Lawrence A and Clarke Lucy E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2008
Sold by
Hendel Lawrence A and Clarke Lucy E
Bought by
Stivers Barbara and The Stivers Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$166,000
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2007
Sold by
Lim Diana J W and Diana J W Lim Revocable Trust
Bought by
Hendel Lawrence A and Clarke Lucy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$824,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 2, 2004
Sold by
Lim Diana J W
Bought by
Lim Diana J W and Diana J W Lim Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2003
Sold by
Lim Harry K F
Bought by
Lim Harry K F and Harry K F Lim Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 1996
Sold by
Lim Maria S
Bought by
Lim Harry K F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
7.05%
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
Marcelo Quinones And Natalia Merluzzi Trust -- None Listed On Document
Merluzzi Natalia $2,300,000 Chicago Title
Clarke Hendel Family Trust -- None Available
Hendel Lawrence A -- None Available
Stivers Barbara $10,500 None Available
Hendel Lawrence A $1,030,000 Chicago Title Co
Lim Diana J W -- --
Lim Harry K F -- --
Lim Harry K F -- --
Lim Harry K F -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Merluzzi Natalia $1,725,000
Previous Owner Hendel Lawrence A $723,000
Previous Owner Hendel Lawrence A $733,868
Previous Owner Stivers Barbara $750,400
Previous Owner Hendel Lawrence A $166,000
Previous Owner Hendel Lawrence A $824,000
Previous Owner Lim Henry K F $630,000
Previous Owner Lim Harry K $160,000
Previous Owner Lim Harry K $395,200
Previous Owner Lim Harry K F $190,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,300,000 -- --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Sold $2,300,000 +44.2% $1,115 / Sq Ft
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2022 05/27/22 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $774 / 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 $31,979 $2,339,000 $703,800 $1,642,200
2023 $29,233 $2,116,000 $634,800 $1,481,200
2022 $19,038 $1,267,820 $382,446 $892,374
2021 $19,098 $1,242,832 $374,949 $874,883
2020 $18,112 $1,237,018 $371,105 $865,913
2019 $17,453 $1,212,773 $363,832 $848,941
2018 $17,173 $1,189,000 $356,700 $832,300
2017 $16,595 $1,165,691 $349,707 $815,984
2016 $16,100 $1,142,835 $342,850 $799,985
2015 $14,356 $1,000,000 $400,000 $600,000
2014 $12,912 $865,000 $259,500 $605,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40995087

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1717-015-00