NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,913,000 - $3,239,611

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,198 Sq Ft
$1,411/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2023

Last sale price $3,500,000 $1,592 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,681/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Solar Power Battery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of November 2023

By Appointment Only. This is the rarest of houses on an historic private drive. Built 50 years ago, this 3+ BD, 3.5 BA mecca was rebuilt in 2014 from foundation to the roof, using the finest of materials and craftsmanship. Close to UC & Chez Panisse, with verdant vistas & stunning SF Bay views, this modern masterpiece has all new top of the line-systems and every inch has been redone for beauty, efficiency, and comfort. With an open floor plan and seamless in-outdoor flow, it has steel windows and doors, a standing seam metal roof, almost wrap around Ipe decks, custom made iron railings inside and out and a "Mondrian" custom-made front gate. The house is clad in resawn vertical grain Red Cedar, it has solar panels, a 2 car garage and is level in from the garage. Motorized screens cover the south west facing windows and doors. Absolutely captivating.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norah Brower

Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 09/13/2023

Co-Listed By

Daniella Brower

Vanguard Properties License #02086148

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Lucas

Compass License #02040952

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • 5,415 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $58 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Sound System
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include street
  • Call Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (518) 366-7003
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Contemporary Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5822424832

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,717

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$58 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1973
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: La Loma, Buena Vista Way, left on MTD
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Energy Audit - Available
  • Green Power: Solar Power Battery Bkup
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Sound System
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Landscape Front, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Parking Spaces, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 700
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 518-366-7003
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Annually

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Street

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5415
  • Parcel Number: 5822424832
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2023
Closed on
Nov 6, 2023
Sold by
Davis/Marcus Trust
Bought by
Melvin Living Trust and Melvin
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Janet Lucas
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$3,101,153

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$398,847
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-6.72%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,968,423
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,132,730

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2017
Sold by
Davis Carol and Marcus Joel Marcus
Bought by
Davis Carol and Marcus Joel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2013
Sold by
Silver Kiva and The Diana J Silver Revocable T
Bought by
Davis Carol and Marcus Joel

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2003
Sold by
Silver Diana J
Bought by
Silver Diana J and Diana J Silver Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$317,000
Interest Rate
5.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2002
Sold by
Silver Diana J
Bought by
Silver Diana J and Diana J Silver Revocable Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$446,200
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2001
Sold by
Wilson Carl C and Wilson Barbara B
Bought by
Silver Diana J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Melvin Living Trust $3,500,000 Placer Title
Davis Carol -- None Available
Davis Carol -- None Available
Davis Carol $1,350,000 Chicago Title Company
Silver Diana J -- Old Republic Title Company
Silver Diana J -- Old Republic Title Company
Silver Diana J -- Old Republic Title Company
Silver Diana J -- Old Republic Title Company
Silver Diana J $783,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Melvin Living Trust $1,000,000
Open Melvin Living Trust $2,000,000
Previous Owner Davis Carol $1,000,000
Previous Owner Silver Diana J $50,000
Previous Owner Silver Diana J $317,000
Previous Owner Silver Diana J $446,200
Previous Owner Silver Diana J $450,000
Closed Davis Carol $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,500,000 -- --
11/17/2023 11/17/23 Sold $3,500,000 0.0% $1,592 / Sq Ft
10/06/2023 10/06/23 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2023 09/13/23 For Sale $3,500,000 -- $1,592 / 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 $44,717 $3,563,000 $1,071,000 $2,499,000
2024 $44,717 $3,500,000 $1,050,000 $2,450,000
2023 $21,699 $1,590,596 $477,179 $1,113,417
2022 $21,389 $1,559,411 $467,823 $1,091,588
2021 $21,492 $1,528,847 $458,654 $1,070,193
2020 $20,542 $1,513,174 $453,952 $1,059,222
2019 $19,956 $1,483,514 $445,054 $1,038,460
2018 $19,670 $1,454,435 $436,330 $1,018,105
2017 $19,014 $1,425,923 $427,777 $998,146
2016 $18,558 $1,397,964 $419,389 $978,575
2015 $18,334 $1,376,972 $413,091 $963,881
2014 $18,215 $1,350,000 $405,000 $945,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41038974

bridgeMLS

APN: 58-2242-48-32