NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2904 Otis St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,077,000 - $1,178,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,066 Sq Ft
$1,070/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2023

Last sale price $1,090,000 $1,023 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,193/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 1-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of October 2023

Situated on a quiet tree-lined street, you’ll find charming 2906 Otis Street. This quaint, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Bungalow shines with fresh paint and loads of upgrades throughout. The light-filled living room boasts an original brick fireplace, refinished hardwood floors, modern light fixture and oversized windows. The formal dining room is a showstopper with its huge built-in buffet and modern light fixtures! This room is spacious enough for a large dining room set! The eat-in kitchen is newly remodeled with new Quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, new faucet, sink and stainless steel appliances. The spacious bedrooms boast hardwood floors, oversized closets and multiple windows. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with a modern light fixture, stylish vanity, spa shower head and a relaxing soaking tub. Stroll through the kitchen wood-trimmed sliding glass doors that lead out to the back deck and beautifully landscaped backyard. The extensive garage has room for two cars tandem, and one car in the driveway. Spacious basement has loads of potential. 2904 Otis is in the ideal location; just blocks from local schools, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, restaurants and shopping. Plus, it’s mere minutes away from the BART, AC Transit and local freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cheryl Berger

Compass License #01844879 Listed on: 09/15/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lily Lai

Compass License #02123349

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 2,784 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Bowl Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5315994

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY BOWL
  • Directions: Russell to Otis
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Unfinished Room, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • 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: 2784
  • Parcel Number: 5315994
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2017
Sold by
Budner-Boundy Revocable Trust
Bought by
Alexander Lisa Michelle and White Alec Frederick
Current Estimated Value
$1,140,101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$872,000
Interest Rate
7.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2015
Sold by
Murphy Kathryn M and Hunkler Angela F
Bought by
Budner Kevin and Boundy Mara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2014
Sold by
Murphy Kathryn M and Hunkler Angela F
Bought by
Murphy Kathryn M and Hunkler Angela F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$267,000
Interest Rate
4.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 1997
Sold by
Grobelny Wladyslaw and Grobelny Ewa
Bought by
Murphy Kathryn M and Hunkler Angela F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,295
Interest Rate
7.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1996
Sold by
Taylor James C and Taylor Daisey
Bought by
Grobelny Wladyslaw and Grobelny Ewa
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
Alexander Lisa Michelle $1,090,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Budner Kevin -- None Available
Budner Kevin $725,000 Old Republic Title Company
Murphy Kathryn M -- Placer Title Company
Murphy Kathryn M $173,500 Fidelity National Title Co
Grobelny Wladyslaw $77,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Alexander Lisa Michelle $872,000
Previous Owner Budner Kevin $580,000
Previous Owner Murphy Kathryn M $267,000
Previous Owner Murphy Kathryn M $168,295
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,090,000 -- --
10/30/2023 10/30/23 Sold $1,090,000 +9.1% $1,023 / Sq Ft
10/11/2023 10/11/23 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 For Sale $999,000 -- $937 / 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 $14,840 $1,104,800 $333,540 $778,260
2024 $14,840 $1,083,000 $327,000 $763,000
2023 $11,615 $817,911 $247,473 $577,438
2022 $11,436 $801,737 $242,621 $566,116
2021 $11,481 $785,881 $237,864 $555,017
2020 $10,952 $784,754 $235,426 $549,328
2019 $10,614 $769,370 $230,811 $538,559
2018 $10,454 $754,290 $226,287 $528,003
2017 $10,091 $739,500 $221,850 $517,650
2016 $9,912 $725,000 $217,500 $507,500
2015 $3,853 $235,112 $70,601 $164,511
2014 $3,816 $230,508 $69,219 $161,289
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cheryl Berger

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Cheryl Berger

    Compass

    (510) 868-1467

    2 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Cheryl Berger
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lily Lai

    Compass

    (415) 323-9000

    1 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Lily Lai
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41039258

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1599-004-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

2904 Otis St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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