NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $728,000 - $1,035,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
642 Sq Ft
$1,412/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 12, 2018

Last sale price $665,000 $1,036 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,905/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Shed

About This Home

As of March 2018

Hug a tree! Cozy cabin living ten minutes from the heart of Berkeley. One bedroom one bath with vaulted ceilings and peekaboo views awaits in the Berkeley Hills. Claw foot tub, warm wood interior and old growth douglas fir floors. Private yard shared by neighboring cottage. Door from the bedroom leads to a lovely, private porch, perfect for relaxing. Charming stand-alone condo with just the right balance of comfort of the quiet life and access to the city.

Last Listed By

Devin Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 01/31/2018

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 6,780 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63299115

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,565

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Cragmont Avenue to Shasta Road
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Golden Gate Bridge, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Other
  • 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: 6780
  • Parcel Number: 63299115
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2022
Sold by
Lyn Alhorn
Bought by
Lyn Alhorn 2018 Revocable Trust
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$906,424

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$316,266
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
Lyn Alhorn 2018 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lynn Alhorn 2018 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
$330,000
Outstanding Balance
$316,266
Interest Rate
5.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,722

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2018
Sold by
Alhorn Lyn
Bought by
Alhorn Lyn and Lyn Alhorn 2018 Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2018
Closed on
Mar 1, 2018
Sold by
Smith Catherine W
Bought by
Alhorn Siv and Siv A M Alhorn 2002 Trust
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Davis
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$479,000
Sold Price
$665,000
Premium/Discount to List
$186,000
38.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2007
Sold by
Wanaselja Karl and Leger Catherine L
Bought by
Smith Gibbs M and Smith Catherine W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 1998
Sold by
Leger Catherine Lowell and Leger Cate
Bought by
Wanaselja Karl D and Leger Catherine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lyn Alhorn 2018 Revocable Trust -- Chicago Title
Alhorn Lyn -- Chicago Title
Lynn Alhorn 2018 Revocable Trust -- Law Offices Of Diane R Cash
Alhorn Lyn -- None Available
Alhorn Lyn -- None Available
Alhorn Siv $665,000 Chicago Title Company
Smith Gibbs M $520,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Alhorn Lyn $330,000
Closed Lyn Alhorn 2018 Revocable Trust $330,000
Previous Owner Smith Gibbs M $1,087,000
Previous Owner Smith Gibbs M $416,000
Previous Owner Wanaselja Karl D $228,000
Previous Owner Wanaselja Karl D $125,000
Previous Owner Wanaselja Karl D $179,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $665,000 -- --
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Sold $665,000 +38.8% $1,036 / Sq Ft
02/14/2018 02/14/18 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2018 01/31/18 For Sale $479,000 -- $746 / 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 $10,565 $741,807 $222,542 $519,265
2023 $10,352 $727,263 $218,179 $509,084
2022 $10,192 $713,005 $213,901 $499,104
2021 $10,230 $699,027 $209,708 $489,319
2020 $9,771 $691,865 $207,559 $484,306
2019 $9,481 $678,300 $203,490 $474,810
2018 $8,543 $600,271 $180,081 $420,190
2017 $7,764 $550,000 $165,000 $385,000
2016 $7,078 $500,000 $150,000 $350,000
2015 $6,419 $450,000 $135,000 $315,000
2014 $5,749 $400,000 $120,000 $280,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40808942

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2991-015-00