NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2899 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,748,000 - $3,357,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,891 Sq Ft
$647/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2023

Last sale price $2,255,000 $580 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,042/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Bay View
  • Recreation Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2023

Berkeley hills Paul Wang home w/soaring ceilings, lovely west and north-facing views, room for everyone & everything. In addition to the 5+ br's & 3 1/2 baths there are two family rooms and 2 offices/dens. Enter through the spacious front deck area with a built-in seating area and plenty of space for play, dining or container gardening. The main level offers living room with vaulted ceilings, a 2nd deck for sunset cocktails, a formal dining area, family room, den with built-in shelves and a fabulous skylit kitchen with central island, stone counters and loads of cabinets. A level down finds 4 bedrooms all on one level, including a large primary ensuite with walk-in closet and a 3rd deck. A sauna and laundry room complete this level. Down one more level is yet another family room, a couple more rooms for guest suite or offices and a spacious storage closet with naturally cool temperatures for possible wine storage. This level has its own entry and could perhaps be converted to use as an in-law. Natural wood trim complements the elegant contemporary design throughout this home. In addition to the 2-car garage w/a workshop area, storage rooms and closet spaces are abundant. Minutes from the North Berkeley shops & restaurants, UC Berkeley campus and Tilden Park.

Last Listed By

COLLEEN LARKIN

License #00874780 Listed on: 07/26/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,924

Year Built

  • Built in 1984

Lot Details

  • 5,346 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Music Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Paul Wang
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 582242118

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,924

Year Built

Built in 1984

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1984
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: LaLoma to Buena Vista
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Formal Dining Room, Library, Media, Music Room, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Paul Wang
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Front
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5346
  • Parcel Number: 582242118
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 26, 2023
Closed on
Aug 15, 2023
Sold by
Peoples Family Trust
Bought by
Malcolm M C Garland Revocable Trust and Garland
Seller's Agent
COLLEEN LARKIN
Buyer's Agent
Haley Tone
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$2,255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
15.64%
Total Days on Market
13
Views
52
Current Estimated Value
$2,518,747

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,747
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2001
Sold by
Beebe Peoples David Webb and Beebe Peoples Janet
Bought by
Beebe Peoples David Webb and Beebe Peoples Janet

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
Malcolm M C Garland Revocable Trust $2,255,000 Chicago Title
Beebe Peoples David Webb -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,255,000 -- --
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Sold $2,255,000 +15.6% $580 / Sq Ft
08/08/2023 08/08/23 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2023 07/26/23 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $501 / 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 $36,924 $2,255,000 $676,500 $1,578,500
2023 $20,079 $880,888 $486,036 $394,852
2022 $20,038 $856,616 $476,506 $387,110
2021 $20,003 $839,683 $467,163 $379,520
2020 $18,618 $838,002 $462,373 $375,629
2019 $17,530 $821,574 $453,309 $368,265
2018 $17,117 $805,466 $444,421 $361,045
2017 $16,538 $789,675 $435,708 $353,967
2016 $15,733 $774,194 $427,166 $347,028
2015 $15,459 $762,567 $420,751 $341,816
2014 $15,166 $747,631 $412,510 $335,121
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • COLLEEN LARKIN

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    COLLEEN LARKIN

    (510) 816-2507

    3 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    COLLEEN LARKIN
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Haley Tone

    Vanguard Properties

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41034246

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2242-118-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

2899 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 2899 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 26 July 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,518,747, approximately $647 per square foot. This property was built in 1984. 2899 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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