2908 Acton St Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
960
Sq Ft
3,204
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Craftsman Architecture
- 3-minute walk to San Pablo Park
About This Home
As of August 2024This beautiful updated three bedroom craftsman home offers sunny living spaces, and a separate bonus studio that can be used as an office or workout room. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space and counter space for those who like to cook, the bedrooms are spacious, as well as a tasteful landscape, both front and back. This home is perfect for entertaining both inside and out. The backyard offers a patio space for entertaining, and space for gardening with three raised garden beds filled with herbs and produce. You will find an assortment of fruit trees in the back & front yard, consisting of citrus varieties, a persimmon, apricot, and an apple tree. There is even plenty of storage space opportunities utilizing the detached garage. This home is in a great neighborhood only a half a block away from the San Pablo Park. You are minutes from major freeways, as well as all that downtown Berkeley has to offer with its local shops and eateries. Enjoy the lower energy bills too, as this home comes equipped with solar panels on top of the roof. Don't miss the opportunity to call this your home!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #02118386 Listed on: 07/01/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,167
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- 3,204 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Corner Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by a third party
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53162111
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 1, 2024
Closed on
Aug 7, 2024
Sold by
Blanton Andrew
Bought by
Allahyari Morehshin
Seller's Agent
Jon Meyers
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Eric Jun Ho Kang
Exp Realty Of California
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$1,185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$290,000
32.4%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$67,346
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.21%
Original Mortgage
$237,000
Outstanding Balance
$235,398
Interest Rate
6.95%
Estimated Equity
$864,972
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 2015
Sold by
Black Sierra A and Feder Kayla
Bought by
Black Sierra A
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
3.97%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 27, 2009
Sold by
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
Bought by
Black Sierra and Feder Kayla
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,985
Interest Rate
4.83%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 18, 2008
Sold by
Eagle Tobias
Bought by
Deutsche Bank Trust Co Americas and Morgan Stanley Msac 2007-Nc3
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 2008
Sold by
Eagle Tobias
Bought by
Lewis Berthuard and Trust #701244
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2006
Sold by
Harmon Lemon
Bought by
Eagle Tobias
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$364,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 12, 2005
Sold by
Galbert Kathryn
Bought by
Harmon Lemon
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$326,500
Interest Rate
8.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2004
Sold by
Harmon Lemon
Bought by
Harmon Lemon and Galbert Kathryn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,500
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2002
Sold by
Galbert Kathryn
Bought by
Harmon Lemon
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$271,875
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2001
Sold by
Davis Annie L
Bought by
Harmon Lemon and Galbert Kathryn
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
9.35%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 14, 1999
Sold by
Lemon Davis Anie L and Lemon Harmon
Bought by
Lemon Davis Annie L and Lemon Harmon Jr
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 1998
Sold by
Davis Annie L
Bought by
Lemon Davis Annie L and Lemon Harmon Jr
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 1997
Sold by
Harmon Lemon
Bought by
Davis Annie L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
7.26%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 3, 1994
Sold by
Davis Annie L
Bought by
Lemon Davis Annie L and Lemon Harmon Jr
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,185,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $235,000 | Lsi Title Agency Inc | |
| Trustee Deed | $390,560 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,000 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $395,000 | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $163,500 | Ticor Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | $138,500 | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $108,500 | -- | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Financial Title Company | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | Placer Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $35,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $237,000 | No Value Available | |
| Open | $700,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $377,630 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $373,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $363,985 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $364,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $326,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $276,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $271,875 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $180,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $91,500 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $70,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,185,000 | -- | -- |
| 08/15/2024 08/15/24 | Sold | $1,185,000 | +32.4% | $1,234 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2024 07/17/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/26/2024 06/26/24 | For Sale | $895,000 | -- | $932 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $6,167 | $1,185,000 | $355,500 | $829,500 |
| 2024 | $6,167 | $289,670 | $189,364 | $107,306 |
| 2023 | $5,968 | $290,854 | $185,652 | $105,202 |
| 2022 | $5,777 | $278,153 | $182,013 | $103,140 |
| 2021 | $5,781 | $272,562 | $178,444 | $101,118 |
| 2020 | $5,460 | $276,698 | $176,616 | $100,082 |
| 2019 | $5,219 | $271,274 | $173,154 | $98,120 |
| 2018 | $5,097 | $265,956 | $169,759 | $96,197 |
| 2017 | $4,900 | $260,741 | $166,431 | $94,310 |
| 2016 | $4,705 | $255,630 | $163,168 | $92,462 |
| 2015 | $4,629 | $251,793 | $160,719 | $91,074 |
| 2014 | $4,573 | $246,862 | $157,572 | $89,290 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Jon Meyers
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 882-0091
5 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Eric Jun Ho Kang
Exp Realty Of California
(510) 500-5880
2 in this area
71 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41064664
APN: 053-1621-011-00
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