$700,000
SOLD OCT 11, 2024

2910 Hillegass Ave Unit 1 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
638 Sq Ft
$512/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$1,097 Per Sq Ft

40% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • 4-minute walk to Bateman Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

Set in the desirable Elmwood neighborhood, this brown shingle Craftsman is the perfect place to call home. Welcoming living space with charming period details including beautiful wainscoting, a decorative fireplace, gorgeous hardwood floors, and bay windows inviting plenty of natural light. Stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, sleek countertops, and a chic backsplash take center stage in the cheerful eat-in kitchen. Come home to a meticulously landscaped front yard and a sense of serenity. Peaceful and secluded, the rear deck offers private access and a great excuse to entertain or just relax. This quaint 5-unit building is equipped with a shared laundry room and dedicated storage space. Convenient location close to UC Berkeley, shops and restaurants on College Avenue, and shopping at Berkeley Bowl Marketplace and Whole Foods Market. Easy access to HWY 24, HWY 13, I-580, I-80, and the Rockridge BART Plaza, or Downtown Berkeley BART Station. Walk Score 96.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shelly Flynn

License #01479075 Listed on: 09/18/2024

Co-Listed By

Kacey Bridgman

License #01517840

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Micco

License #01930373

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $512 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Ground Level
  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52157039

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, reserves, trash, water/sewer, ground maintenance
  • 5 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 708-5771
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,043

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$512 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOGRUB
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby to Hillegass
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, No Additional Rooms
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Storage, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Solar Unknown
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Laundry
  • Association Fee: 512
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-708-5771
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Upon Approval
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer, Maintenance Grounds

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8000
  • Parcel Number: 52157039
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Oct 7, 2024
Sold by
Judith S Silverstein Living Trust and Silverstein David E
Bought by
Vestal Barbara A and Chester Edwin P
Seller's Agent
Shelly Flynn
Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
40%
Views
18
Current Estimated Value
$629,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$70,372
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-14.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Silverstein Judith
Bought by
Judith S Silverstein Living Trust and Silverstein

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2005
Sold by
Corbin Jeffrey D
Bought by
Silverstein Judith

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2000
Sold by
Balawejder Thomas W and Lloyd Carrie S
Bought by
Corbin Jeffrey D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
3.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1995
Sold by
Barr Albert and Barr Ellen
Bought by
Balawejder Thomas W and Lloyd Carrie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $700,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed $700,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed $475,000 Fidelity National Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed $320,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Grant Deed $52,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $0 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,990 Unknown
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $337,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $240,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $85,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $116,900 No Value Available
Previous Owner $104,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $700,000 -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 Sold $700,000 +40.0% $1,097 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $500,000 -- $784 / 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 $9,043 $629,342 $190,902 $445,440
2023 $8,862 $623,868 $187,160 $436,708
2022 $8,724 $604,637 $183,491 $428,146
2021 $8,754 $592,648 $179,894 $419,754
2020 $8,354 $593,502 $178,050 $415,452
2019 $8,098 $581,870 $174,561 $407,309
2018 $7,974 $570,464 $171,139 $399,325
2017 $7,690 $559,283 $167,785 $391,498
2016 $6,594 $475,000 $142,500 $332,500
2015 $5,926 $500,000 $150,000 $350,000
2014 $5,685 $395,000 $118,500 $276,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41073600

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1570-039-00