$1,950,000
SOLD OCT 21, 2020
6 Beds
3 Baths
3,779 Sq Ft
6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$516 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Halcyon Commons Park

About This Home

As of June 2024

Quintessential Eco Craftsman w/ Expansive In-Law in desirable Elmwood. This 1914 Craftsman is a remarkable fusion of architecture, size, location & independent eco living. With solar panels providing most of the power needs & a large yard w/ raised planter beds for a garden-to-table experience, this home is not only self-reliant, it’s also warm & welcoming. At 3,779sf there’s room for everyone. Whether your needs are multi-generational, communal, or if you need remote work & school space, the home is both expansive & accessible. The warm arts & crafts interior flows easily w/ the large eat-in kitchen opening out to the deck & grassy yard. 3BR/2BA on the main & upper floors + a large 3BR/1BA in-law with full kitchen & great room downstairs. Seismic upgrades, ample parking, including detached garage built to hold a 2nd level (plans available). Quiet tree-lined street w/ long-time neighbors & friends. Close to Bart, Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, College Ave, and zoned for top-rated schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Shannon Mitchell

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01957821 Listed on: 08/28/2020

Co-Listed By

Rick Richetta

Compass License #01449499

Last Buyer's Agent

Daniel Fitzpatrick

PACIFIC PATHWAYS RE INC. License #01892947

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,545

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Lot

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Baja Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 521583121

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,545

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCOMP
  • Subdivision Name: Baja Elmwood
  • Directions: Ashby to Deakin
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Side Yard Access, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250
  • Parcel Number: 521583121

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2024
Closed on
Apr 30, 2024
Sold by
Anggraini Nadia and Yu Sherwin
Bought by
Willsey Harold Max and Chasins Sarah Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$1,699,000
Sold Price
$2,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$701,000
41.26%
Views
51
Current Estimated Value
$2,368,111

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$31,889
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.20%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Outstanding Balance
$141,673
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,226,438

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Oct 14, 2020
Sold by
Kwee Tze Xien Rebecca
Bought by
Chen Timothy I Her
Seller's Agent
Shannon Mitchell
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Fitzpatrick
PACIFIC PATHWAYS RE INC.
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
15.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.84%
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Oct 5, 2020
Sold by
Pluche Herve J
Bought by
Anggraini Nadia and Bian Stephanie M
Seller's Agent
Shannon Mitchell
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Fitzpatrick
PACIFIC PATHWAYS RE INC.
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
15.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,560,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2020
Sold by
Pluche Rebecca Leonardson
Bought by
Pluche Herve J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$431,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2014
Sold by
Stalzer Pamela J
Bought by
Pluche Herve J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2012
Sold by
Stalzer Pamela J
Bought by
Pluche Herve J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2007
Sold by
Diaz Diana and Gilbert William Henry
Bought by
Pluche Herve J and Stalzer Pamela J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2002
Sold by
Diaz Diana
Bought by
Gilbert William Henry and Diaz Diana

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,000
Interest Rate
5.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2001
Sold by
Ebfc Properties
Bought by
Diaz Diana and Gilbert John

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2001
Sold by
Rosenkranz Theodore J
Bought by
Ebcf Properties
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,400,000 Chicago Title
Quit Claim Deed -- Old Republic Ttl Co Montclai
Grant Deed $1,950,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- Placer Title
Grant Deed $135,000 Placer Title Co
Grant Deed $1,125,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Corporate Deed $550,000 First American Title Guarant
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Guarant
Grant Deed -- First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $431,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $625,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $678,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $406,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $406,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,950,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,400,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,950,000 -- --
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Sold $2,400,000 0.0% $651 / Sq Ft
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2024 03/16/24 Price Changed $2,399,000 -11.1% $651 / Sq Ft
03/14/2024 03/14/24 Price Changed $2,699,000 +58.9% $732 / Sq Ft
02/28/2024 02/28/24 For Sale $1,699,000 -12.9% $461 / Sq Ft
10/21/2020 10/21/20 Sold $1,950,000 +15.0% $516 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $449 / 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 $31,545 $2,062,340 $620,802 $1,448,538
2023 $30,820 $2,028,780 $608,634 $1,420,146
2022 $30,194 $1,982,000 $596,700 $1,392,300
2021 $30,639 $1,943,000 $585,000 $1,365,000
2020 $20,315 $1,195,738 $358,721 $837,017
2019 $19,433 $1,172,301 $351,690 $820,611
2018 $19,062 $1,149,321 $344,796 $804,525
2017 $18,423 $1,126,790 $338,037 $788,753
2016 $17,758 $1,104,701 $331,410 $773,291
2015 $17,494 $1,088,115 $326,434 $761,681
2014 $17,271 $1,099,348 $329,804 $769,544
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40917415

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1583-012-01