NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2753 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,143,000 - $2,632,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,654 Sq Ft
$910/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2024

Last sale price $2,600,000 $980 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,522/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of May 2024

As showcased in Sunset Magazine, this stately 4BR/3.5BA redwood shingle architectural classic by architect William Charles Hays features epic views of the Golden Gate, Bay Bridge, and San Francisco skyline. With UC, shops, and restaurants moments away, 2753 Buena Vista Way marries urban amenities with the quiet of the Berkeley Hills. Step through the leaded glass front door into the old-world beauty of this 2654 SQFT home with original redwood intact. High coved & beamed ceilings and windows galore keep it sunny and bright. The living room has a fireplace, casement windows, sweeping views, and French doors to the spacious stone patio, beautiful private in-law suite, and rear garden. The dining room has more views, built-in cabinets, and easy flow to a bar room, large kitchen with office/homework nook, and powder room. Dutch doors at both ends of the kitchen enable perfect indoor/outdoor living. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms including the vast primary suite, multiple baths, built-ins, and a wide covered loggia with panoramic Bay views. The basement has laundry and 300 SQFT of usable bonus space with full ceiling height. The in-law suite includes a separate entrance, full bath and closet space–ideal for guests or a gorgeous home office. This is a timeless gem in the heart of Berkeley!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 03/06/2024

Co-Listed By

Rachel Trowbridge Saunders

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02030980

Last Buyer's Agent

Theresa Nguyen

License #01382953

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,502

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 8,377 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Indoor Grill
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 582242321

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,502

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Cedar to LaLoma to Buena Vista
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Grill Built-in, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, Other, Bridges, City
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding, Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Terraced Up, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer, Other, Cabinets, Inside, Space For Frzr/Refr
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8377
  • Parcel Number: 582242321
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2024
Closed on
May 10, 2024
Sold by
Hoffman Bruce
Bought by
Takada Leonard Pierre and Li Ying
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Theresa Nguyen
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
4.21%
Views
151
Current Estimated Value
$2,414,026

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$185,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,820,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,802,507
Interest Rate
6.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$611,519

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Lushtak Alexander S and Alexander S Lushtak Living Tru
Bought by
Hoffman Bruce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Hoffman Bruce
Bought by
Lushtak Alexander S and The Alexander S Lushtak Living

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2006
Sold by
Rantzman Jon A and Rantzman Evelyn
Bought by
Hoffman Bruce

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,158,500
Interest Rate
8.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1997
Sold by
Rantzman Jon A and Rantzman Evelyn
Bought by
Newman Frances B and Frank & Frances Newman Family
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
Takada Leonard Pierre $2,600,000 Chicago Title
Hoffman Bruce $855,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Lushtak Alexander S $805,000 Placer Title Company
Hoffman Bruce $1,665,000 Old Republic Title Company
Newman Frances B $72,000 First American Title Guarant
Rantzman Jon A -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Takada Leonard Pierre $1,820,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $114,396
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $620,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $170,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $625,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $1,350,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $1,158,500
Previous Owner Hoffman Bruce $173,500
Previous Owner Rantzman Jon A $250,000
Previous Owner Rantzman Jon A $50,000
Previous Owner Rantzman Jon A $600,000
Previous Owner Rantzman Jon A $100,000
Previous Owner Rantzman Jon A $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,600,000 -- --
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Sold $2,600,000 +4.2% $980 / Sq Ft
04/13/2024 04/13/24 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2024 03/06/24 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $940 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East 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 $25,502 $1,592,934 $568,905 $1,024,029
2023 $24,490 $1,561,700 $557,750 $1,003,950
2022 $24,002 $1,531,082 $546,815 $984,267
2021 $24,071 $1,501,066 $536,095 $964,971
2020 $22,815 $1,485,680 $530,600 $955,080
2019 $21,954 $1,456,560 $520,200 $936,360
2018 $21,583 $1,428,000 $510,000 $918,000
2017 $20,859 $1,400,000 $500,000 $900,000
2016 $13,903 $854,128 $256,238 $597,890
2015 $13,699 $841,304 $252,391 $588,913
2014 $13,514 $824,827 $247,448 $577,379
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    David Gunderman

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    7 in this area

    535 Total Sales

    David Gunderman
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Rachel Trowbridge Saunders

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 775-1079

    1 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Rachel Trowbridge Saunders
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Theresa Nguyen

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41051876

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 058-2242-032-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

2753 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2753 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 06 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $2,414,026, approximately $909 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 2753 Buena Vista Way is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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