NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2828 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,001,696

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,011 Sq Ft
$997/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 18, 2016

Last sale price $2,850,000 $947 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,478/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Willard Park

About This Home

As of August 2016

Spacious + Elegant Prairie Style Craftsman-The Valentine House-has beautiful updates, remodeled kit & bth. Inviting entry, historic interior, expansive LR w/ lots of light + library, sun roof, off. Original built-ins & woodwork meticulously maintained. Expansive lot manicured gardens + lg 2 car gar.

Last Listed By

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 07/15/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $45,070

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 9,324 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5316939

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,070

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21405
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College to Ashby to Hillegass
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Prairie
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Builder
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Library, Workshop, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • 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

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9324
  • Parcel Number: 5316939
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4236.01

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2017
Sold by
Small Matthew H and Cho Rana S
Bought by
Small Matthew H and Cho Rana S
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$3,001,696

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2016
Closed on
Aug 9, 2016
Sold by
Caruana Joy Marie and The Caruana Revocable Trust
Bought by
Small Matthew H and Cho Rana S
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Ames
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$2,395,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$455,000
19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$2,137,500
Interest Rate
3.41%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2011
Sold by
Caruana Joy Marie and Caruana Revocable Trust
Bought by
Caruana Joy Maria and Caruana 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
$1,192,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2011
Sold by
Caruana Kenneth and Caruana Joy Marie
Bought by
Caruana Joy Marie and Caruana Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2007
Sold by
Nielsen James C and Nielsen Mary B
Bought by
Caruana Kenneth and Caruana Joy Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,401,600
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1998
Sold by
Ferrier Philip K & Esther C Family Trust and Philip K
Bought by
Nielsen James C and Nielsen Mary B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Interest Rate
6.88%

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
Small Matthew H -- None Available
Small Matthew H $2,850,000 Old Republic Title Company
Caruana Joy Maria -- Chicago Title Company
Caruana Joy Marie -- None Available
Caruana Kenneth $1,752,000 Financial Title Company
Nielsen James C $545,000 Nortwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Small Matthew H $1,503,500
Closed Small Matthew H $2,137,500
Previous Owner Caruana Joy Marie $1,192,000
Previous Owner Caruana Joy Maria $1,192,000
Previous Owner Caruana Kenneth $1,192,000
Previous Owner Caruana Kenneth $1,200,000
Previous Owner Caruana Kenneth $1,314,000
Previous Owner Caruana Kenneth $1,401,600
Previous Owner Nielsen James C $421,500
Previous Owner Nielsen James C $275,000
Previous Owner Nielsen James C $436,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,850,000 -- --
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Sold $2,850,000 +19.0% $947 / Sq Ft
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2016 07/15/16 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $795 / 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 $45,070 $3,235,758 $967,138 $2,275,620
2023 $44,198 $3,179,175 $948,175 $2,231,000
2022 $43,537 $3,109,845 $929,585 $2,187,260
2021 $43,736 $3,048,741 $911,361 $2,144,380
2020 $41,665 $3,024,420 $902,020 $2,122,400
2019 $40,341 $2,965,140 $884,340 $2,080,800
2018 $39,746 $2,907,000 $867,000 $2,040,000
2017 $38,474 $2,850,000 $850,000 $2,000,000
2016 $25,365 $1,800,000 $540,000 $1,260,000
2015 $25,365 $1,800,000 $540,000 $1,260,000
2014 $22,607 $1,560,000 $468,000 $1,092,000
Source: Public Records

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    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Colette Ford

    (510) 823-5735

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40749357

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1693-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2828 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2828 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 15 July 2016 and is currently priced at $3,001,696, approximately $996 per square foot. This property was built in 1909. 2828 Hillegass Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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