NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2809 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,217,000 - $1,493,557

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,512 Sq Ft
$877/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2020

Last sale price $1,225,000 $810 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,740/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Spanish Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2020

We welcome you to bask in the bounty of delight that this Berkeley bungalow bestows upon all who enter the 3 bedroom 1 bath beauty. The bright walls, gleaming hardwood floors, and abundance of radiant natural lighting beacons a peaceful experience. Open floor plan makes this home feel like peace with a touch of timelessness flowing throughout. The residence rests in a cozy amiable neighborhood, within close distance to local middle and elementary schools, as well as community favorites like the Berkeley Bowl! Enter the living room, a breathtaking bay window and fireplace sets the tone which flows into a formal dining room of classic charm with its unique entryway, original cabinetry, and crown molding. The kitchen is no less adorned with all new stainless steel appliances, cabinets, quartz countertops, and porcelain tile floors! With much more to offer, this home fits the suits of modernity while providing a feel of easy comfortability within the aesthetics of simplicity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lila Owens

BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR License #01291285 Listed on: 03/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Betty Taisch

Compass License #01227574

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,883

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,570 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • N Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53167418

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,883

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: N Berkeley
  • Directions: Sacramento to Oregon St. to California St.
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Spanish
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6570
  • Parcel Number: 53167418

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2020
Closed on
Apr 21, 2020
Sold by
Mcallister Celeste and Rollins Stephen
Bought by
Sommers Amanda and Schulman Schneider Ian
Seller's Agent
Lila Owens
BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR
Buyer's Agent
Betty Taisch
Compass
List Price
$999,999
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
$225,001
22.5%
Current Estimated Value
$1,325,389

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$100,389
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.49%
Original Mortgage
$918,750
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2013
Sold by
Rollins Pauline and The Pauline Rollins Revocable
Bought by
Rollins Pauline and The Pauline Rollins Revocable

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$938,250
Interest Rate
2.4%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2006
Sold by
Bailey Joyce and Rollins Pauline
Bought by
Rollins Pauline and Pauline Rollins Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1997
Sold by
Swanigan Audrey
Bought by
Swanigan Audrey and Audrey Swanigan Revocable Trus
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Sommers Amanda $1,225,000 Lawyers Title Company
Rollins Pauline -- Placer Title Company
Rollins Pauline -- None Available
Swanigan Audrey -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sommers Amanda $917,931
Closed Sommers Amanda $918,750
Previous Owner Rollins Pauline $938,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,225,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,225,000 -- --
05/05/2020 05/05/20 Sold $1,225,000 +22.5% $810 / Sq Ft
03/26/2020 03/26/20 Pending -- -- --
03/15/2020 03/15/20 Price Changed $999,900 0.0% $661 / Sq Ft
03/15/2020 03/15/20 For Sale $999,999 -- $661 / 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
2025 $18,883 $1,332,696 $401,909 $937,787
2024 $18,883 $1,306,431 $394,029 $919,402
2023 $18,505 $1,287,682 $386,304 $901,378
2022 $18,210 $1,255,435 $378,730 $883,705
2021 $18,277 $1,230,690 $371,307 $866,383
2020 $12,069 $780,924 $234,277 $546,647
2019 $11,595 $765,618 $229,685 $535,933
2018 $11,399 $750,611 $225,183 $525,428
2017 $10,999 $735,900 $220,770 $515,130
2016 $10,648 $721,474 $216,442 $505,032
2015 $10,506 $710,643 $213,193 $497,450
2014 $9,553 $630,000 $189,000 $441,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Lila Owens

    BETTER HOMES REALTY/MCARTHR

  • Betty Taisch

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Betty Taisch

    Compass

    (415) 766-6610

    102 Total Sales

    Betty Taisch
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40899354

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1674-018-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2809 California St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2809 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 15 March 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,325,389, approximately $876 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 2809 California St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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