2929 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,703,195 - $1,840,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,524
Sq Ft
$1,181/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Emerson Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 3-minute walk to Bateman Park
About This Home
As of October 2019Location, location, location! 2929 Hillegass is situated on Berkeley’s Bicycle Boulevard and is just steps to College Avenue shops and restaurants, a mere 7 blocks to the UC Berkeley Campus and close proximity to Ashby BART and AC Transit. What more could one ask for when it comes to location? This charming shingle built in 1909 offers original charm with modern updates to provide for comfortable, everyday living. The living room, dining room and kitchen boast an open floor plan with French doors opening to an expansive redwood deck. The laundry room and a full bath complete this floor. Upstairs is comprised of three bedrooms, a full bath and a balcony off one of the bedrooms, providing the perfect environment for unwinding after a long day. Don’t miss this opportunity to own in this coveted Berkeley neighborhood!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,039
Year Built
- Built in 1909
Lot Details
- 1,378 Sq Ft Lot
- Zero Lot Line
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Floor Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Dining Area
- Wood Flooring
- Security System Owned
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Laminate Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Low Flow Toliet
Laundry
- 220 Volts In Laundry
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Gravity Heating System
- Electricity To Lot Line
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Elmwood Subdivision, Shingle Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 52156919
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 25, 2019
Closed on
Oct 24, 2019
Sold by
Abel Robert and Harold Hunter Abel Trust
Bought by
Chester William Allan Vestal and Marsden Lani Lee
Seller's Agent
Sarah Abel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Megan Micco
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$230,000
17.76%
Total Days on Market
10
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
$275,299
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,220,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,082,804
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$717,495
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 16, 2016
Closed on
Apr 5, 2016
Sold by
Mace Scott A and Hersh Eliza
Bought by
Abel Robert and The Harold Hunter Abel Trust
Seller's Agent
Julie Gardner
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Abel
Compass
List Price
$850,000
Sold Price
$901,800
Premium/Discount to List
$51,800
6.09%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2013
Sold by
Abeje River G
Bought by
Abeje River and River Abeje Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2001
Sold by
Chung Hwi Yong and Chung Hyon Suk
Bought by
Mace Scott A and Abeje River G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,219
Interest Rate
6.99%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester William Allan Vestal | $1,525,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Abel Robert | $902,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Abeje River | -- | None Available | |
| Mace Scott A | $467,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chester William Allan Vestal | $1,220,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mace Scott A | $318,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Vazir Zadeh Yousef | $245,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mace Scott A | $373,219 | |
| Previous Owner | Chung Hwi Y | $412,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,525,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $901,800 | -- | -- |
| 10/25/2019 10/25/19 | Sold | $1,525,000 | +17.8% | $1,001 / Sq Ft |
| 10/05/2019 10/05/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/25/2019 09/25/19 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | +43.6% | $850 / Sq Ft |
| 04/06/2016 04/06/16 | Sold | $901,800 | +6.1% | $600 / Sq Ft |
| 03/29/2016 03/29/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2016 03/16/16 | For Sale | $850,000 | -- | $566 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,039 | $1,628,089 | $536,095 | $1,098,994 |
| 2023 | $21,619 | $1,603,034 | $525,585 | $1,077,449 |
| 2022 | $21,314 | $1,564,604 | $515,280 | $1,056,324 |
| 2021 | $21,420 | $1,533,799 | $505,180 | $1,035,619 |
| 2020 | $20,472 | $1,525,000 | $500,000 | $1,025,000 |
| 2019 | $13,417 | $956,990 | $265,300 | $691,690 |
| 2018 | $13,213 | $938,232 | $260,100 | $678,132 |
| 2017 | $12,765 | $919,836 | $255,000 | $664,836 |
| 2016 | $8,444 | $582,140 | $174,704 | $407,436 |
| 2015 | $8,331 | $573,398 | $172,081 | $401,317 |
| 2014 | $8,274 | $562,169 | $168,711 | $393,458 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sarah Abel
Seller's Agent in 2019
Sarah Abel
Compass
(415) 990-7654
2 in this area
167 Total Sales
-
Megan Micco
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Megan Micco
(510) 708-9952
3 in this area
153 Total Sales
-
Julie Gardner
Seller's Agent in 2016
Julie Gardner
Compass
(916) 270-7806
1 in this area
153 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40883499
APN: 052-1569-019-00
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