NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2845 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,750,590 - $1,928,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,823 Sq Ft
$1,011/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2020

Last sale price $1,530,000 $839 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,098/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of August 2020

Highly sought-after Berkeley Hills location. Enjoy ultimate privacy with great indoor-outdoor flow and bay views. This 4-bedroom and 2-bath home, built in 1931, has been updated to today's modern standards and has an ideal floor plan for today's work-from-home environment. The home boasts a large living room with exposed wood-beam ceiling, two fireplaces, a large deck and plenty of space to garden. Modern finishes throughout, such as handmade tile, stone countertops, and dwell-style concrete floors in the kitchen and dining area. It truly feels like a European retreat, near all of the east bay's best outdoor parks, but with the benefit of easy access to all Berkeley has to offer. For more visit:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Roethle

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01945375 Listed on: 07/03/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Christina Ciccone

Vanguard Properties License #02010783

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,465

Year Built

  • Built in 1931

Lot Details

  • 3,950 Sq Ft Lot

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor

Home Design

  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Raised Hearth
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Insulation
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Water Filtration System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 582242116

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,465

Year Built

Built in 1931

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1931
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Directions: Cedar>La Loma>Buena Vista
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Per Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Tankless Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Raised Hearth
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Partial
  • Construction Type: Plaster
  • Property Condition: Existing

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3950
  • Parcel Number: 582242116

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Alba Marcelo A and Alba Katherine T
Bought by
Xavier Alano Diniz and Gyongyosi Nelli
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Christina Ciccone
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,530,000
Premium/Discount to List
$281,000
22.5%
Current Estimated Value
$1,842,648

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$312,648
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.88%
Original Mortgage
$994,500
Outstanding Balance
$893,562
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$949,086

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2014
Sold by
Sawyer Adrian J and Malone Molly Anne
Bought by
Alba Marcelo A and Alba Katherine T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$808,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2013
Sold by
Giannangeli Paul and Wagner Stephen E
Bought by
Sawyer Adrian J and Malone Molly Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2011
Sold by
Maxwell Callahan Eileen and Maxwell Milton
Bought by
Giannangeli Paul and Wagner Stephen E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2000
Sold by
Milton Maxwell
Bought by
Maxwell Callahan Eileen and Maxwell Milton
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
Xavier Alano Diniz $1,530,000 Chicago Title Company
Alba Marcelo A $1,010,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sawyer Adrian J $850,000 Chicago Title Company
Giannangeli Paul $550,000 Chicago Title Company
Maxwell Callahan Eileen $12,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Xavier Alano Diniz $994,500
Previous Owner Alba Marcelo A $808,000
Previous Owner Sawyer Adrian J $680,000
Previous Owner Giannangeli Paul $417,000
Previous Owner Giannangeli Paul $45,000
Previous Owner Milton Maxwell $101,429
Previous Owner Maxwell Callahan Eileen $105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,530,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,530,000 -- --
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Sold $1,530,000 +22.5% $839 / Sq Ft
07/18/2020 07/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2020 07/03/20 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $685 / 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 $22,465 $1,616,635 $487,090 $1,136,545
2023 $22,414 $1,591,811 $477,543 $1,114,268
2022 $21,481 $1,553,600 $468,180 $1,092,420
2021 $23,239 $1,523,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2020 $17,667 $1,132,078 $339,623 $792,455
2019 $17,999 $1,109,888 $332,966 $776,922
2018 $15,713 $1,088,133 $326,440 $761,693
2017 $15,178 $1,066,801 $320,040 $746,761
2016 $14,763 $1,045,884 $313,765 $732,119
2015 $14,571 $1,030,178 $309,053 $721,125
2014 $12,567 $853,858 $256,157 $597,701
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Gretchen Roethle

    Salt & Pine Real Estate

    7 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Gretchen Roethle
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  • Christina Ciccone

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Christina Ciccone

    Vanguard Properties

    (415) 203-1735

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Christina Ciccone
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40910918

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2242-116-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

2845 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2845 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 03 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,842,648, approximately $1,010 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 2845 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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