$855,000
SOLD JAN 7, 2021

2804 Hillegass Ave Unit 2 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,006 Sq Ft
$400/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$850 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Willard Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

Condo in exceptional neighborhood of Elmwood. This live-work-play oasis has abundant natural sunlight and views in every room. East facing rooms are drenched in morning light while evening continues by watching the sun set through a majestic palm tree from living room or large backyard.Two spacious bedrooms/home-office enjoy views of the tree-lined & quiet Hillegass Ave.Throughout this 1006 sq ft space are gleaming & beautifully maintained hardwood floors. Large storage closet in entry-hall is an option to locate an in-unit W/D. Existing W/D & storage are located in basement. A contemporary and efficient kitchen w/ modern appliances provides the enthusiastic home cook w/everything you need. A spacious backyard with a rose garden and mature fruit trees is ideal for social distance entertaining. Living in Elmwood is uniquely wonderful! A short walk to fine cusines, food shopping, theater & Playhouse. Walker's & Biker's Dream! One year Home Warranty included

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janesta Downey

BERKELEY HILLS REALTY License #01402391 Listed on: 09/16/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Ranon Luy

eXp Realty of California Inc. License #01876553

eXp Realty of California Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,039

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $400 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • Association fees include hazard insurance, management fee, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 3 Units
  • Call Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (510) 301-5323
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53169333

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,039

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$400 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: 2 blocks below College Ave
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 400
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 510-301-5323
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Hazard Insurance, Management Fee, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 53169333
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Kola Tara
Bought by
Miraj Shah And Tara Kola Revocable Living Tru and Shah
Current Estimated Value
$956,518

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2020
Closed on
Dec 31, 2020
Sold by
Refuerzo Ben J and Refuerzo Rebecca R
Bought by
Kola Tara
Seller's Agent
Janesta Downey
BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Ranon Luy
eXp Realty of California Inc.
List Price
$898,000
Sold Price
$855,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,000
-4.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$604,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Revocab Youngmeister Katherine
Bought by
Refuerzo Ben J and Refuerzo Rebecca R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,800
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2013
Sold by
Doudna Dorothy W and Doudna Jennifer
Bought by
Youngmeister Katherine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2012
Sold by
Doudna Dorothy W
Bought by
Doudna Dorothy W and Doudna Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2004
Sold by
Wilson Brenda Fox
Bought by
Doudna Dorothy W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2002
Sold by
Carlisle Thomas G
Bought by
Wilson Brenda Fox

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$301,600
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Source: Public Records

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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
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $855,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $801,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $543,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $485,000 Placer Title Company
Grant Deed $377,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $604,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $640,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $301,600 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $55,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $855,000 -- --
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Rented $3,650 0.0% --
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Under Contract -- -- --
05/21/2024 05/21/24 For Rent $3,650 0.0% --
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Sold $855,000 0.0% $850 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2020 10/20/20 Price Changed $855,000 -4.8% $850 / Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 For Sale $898,000 -- $893 / 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 $13,039 $900,325 $272,197 $635,128
2023 $12,779 $889,541 $266,862 $622,679
2022 $12,576 $865,100 $261,630 $610,470
2021 $12,972 $875,997 $262,799 $613,198
2020 $12,335 $867,017 $260,105 $606,912
2019 $11,937 $850,020 $255,006 $595,014
2018 $11,757 $833,360 $250,008 $583,352
2017 $11,357 $817,020 $245,106 $571,914
2016 $2,630 $115,916 $71,472 $44,444
2015 $2,584 $114,175 $70,398 $43,777
2014 $2,540 $545,464 $163,639 $381,825
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40921149

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1693-033-00