$1,200,000
SOLD MAY 28, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
4,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$645 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Fireplace
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Wrap Around Porch
  • Tandem Parking

About This Home

As of May 2025

Nestled a block from the vibrant Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, discover the charm of this vintage Victorian era home at 2914 Newbury Street. This inviting property boasts 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, offering a blend of classic elegance and modern convenience. Step inside to find separate living, dining, and sitting room areas, complete with a cozy fireplace. Hardwood floors. High power rapid EV Charger. The sunny kitchen opens onto a delightful wood deck and sprawling private flat backyard. Beyond the main house, discover a redwood laundry shed, a separate storage shed, and even a charming cabin perfect for a home office or creative play space. Just a short walk to Ashby BART Station, Bushrod Park, and within the coveted LeConte School District, this location offers unparalleled access to Berkeley's best. Boasting a Walk Score of 92 and a Bike Score of 98, embrace the ease of car-free living. This is more than a house; it's a lifestyle waiting to be embraced.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sevan Kevorkian

Remax Prestigious Properties License #01290994 Listed on: 03/19/2025

Remax Prestigious Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Andrew Sohn

Vanguard Properties License #01931716

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,782

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Tandem Parking
  • Uncovered Parking

Additional Features

  • Wrap Around Porch
  • 4,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 053-1591-007

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,782

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Kitchen Features: Stone Counter
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Hookups Only, Inside Area, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • Price Per Square Foot: 645.16
  • Square Footage: 1860.00

Exterior Features

  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Front Porch, Wrap Around Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Tandem
  • Parking Features: Uncovered Parking Space
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Natural Gas
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 053-1591-007
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1129
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4920.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 10628875.11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 19, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Frank O Brown Iii Trust and Brown Frank O
Bought by
Deboer Living Trust and Deboer
Seller's Agent
Sevan Kevorkian
Remax Prestigious Properties
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Sohn
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$199,000
-14.22%
Views
39

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.70%
Original Mortgage
$806,000
Outstanding Balance
$805,288
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$420,807

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2017
Sold by
Brown Frank O
Bought by
Brown Frank O and Frank O Brown Iii Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2015
Sold by
Brown Frank O and Frank & Louise Brown Trust
Bought by
Brown Frank O

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2014
Sold by
Brown Frank O and Brown Louise W
Bought by
Brown Frank O and Frank & Louise Brown Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $806,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/28/2025 05/28/25 Sold $1,200,000 +0.1% $645 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 Price Changed $1,199,000 -7.7% $645 / Sq Ft
04/04/2025 04/04/25 Price Changed $1,299,000 -7.1% $698 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $752 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $3,782 $50,477 $40,863 $9,614
2023 $3,672 $49,488 $40,062 $9,426
2022 $3,535 $48,517 $39,276 $9,241
2021 $3,496 $47,566 $38,506 $9,060
2020 $3,137 $47,078 $38,111 $8,967
2019 $2,825 $46,155 $37,364 $8,791
2018 $2,736 $45,251 $36,632 $8,619
2017 $2,605 $44,363 $35,913 $8,450
2016 $2,392 $43,493 $35,209 $8,284
2015 $2,341 $42,840 $34,680 $8,160
2014 $2,277 $42,001 $34,001 $8,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425021743

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 053-1591-007-00