NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3154 College Ave Unit 4 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $786,000 - $883,071

1 Bed
1 Bath
940 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 04, 2020

Last sale price $830,000 $883 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,971/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Panoramic View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • End Unit
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2020

This is the elusive Berkeley condo you’ve been searching for. Perfectly located between Elmwood & Rockridge, this fantastic, light filled 1 bed/1 bath condo occupies one of the most desirable and convenient locations in the entire East Bay. Featuring a huge private deck, sunny dining room, cozy, comfortable living room, and hardwood floors throughout. Abundant vintage and period details meet a freshly remodeled bath, updated kitchen, and a cleverly integrated bonus room that would make a wonderful home office, Zoom room, or nursery. With a walk score of 96, bike score of 93, the home is minutes to College Avenue shops, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, and bars. Wood Tavern, Boichik Bagels, Cask Taproom, Ramen Shop, A16, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Safeway, Market Hall, UC Campus, hiking trails...too much to list! Incredible, easy access to Rockridge BART, Transbay Bus, casual carpool, Highway 13/24, 580,980, downtown Oakland, and all the very best of the East Bay!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Charman

Compass License #01370959 Listed on: 09/23/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Clifford Tsang

Compass License #02073971

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1919

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Back Yard

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, insurance
  • 4 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 377-7733
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52141040

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,083

Year Built

Built in 1919

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1919
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College to Alcatraz
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Other, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Other
  • View: Yes
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Common Area, Back Yard, Side Yard, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Covered, Side Yard Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-377-7733
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Other, Insurance

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 52141040
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2020
Closed on
Oct 18, 2020
Sold by
Callas Arvid and Durkee Maria
Bought by
Lee Doris
Seller's Agent
Bill Charman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Clifford Tsang
Compass
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$830,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
7.1%
Current Estimated Value
$835,565

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$5,565
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.27%
Original Mortgage
$498,000
Outstanding Balance
$448,908
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$370,551

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2017
Sold by
Taylor Jonathan Thomas and Meckfessel Kimberly C
Bought by
Callas Arvid and Durkee Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,250
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Meckfessel Kimberly C and Taylor Jonathan Thomas
Bought by
Taylor Jonathan Thomas and Meckfessel Kimberly C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,250
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 29, 2013
Sold by
Meckfessel Steven R
Bought by
Meckfessel Kimberly C and Taylor Jonathan Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2011
Sold by
Meckfessel Steven R
Bought by
Meckfessel Steven R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2008
Sold by
Meckfessel Steven R and Meckfessel Diana L
Bought by
Meckfessel Steven R and Meckfessel Diana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2008
Sold by
Dempsey Kim
Bought by
Meckfessel Steven R and Meckfessel Diana L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2008
Sold by
Dempsey Garrett
Bought by
Dempsey Kim and Marschner Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$345,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2005
Sold by
Stern Fritz and Stern Gail C
Bought by
Marschner Kim

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1996
Sold by
Stern Fritz and Stern Gail C
Bought by
Stern Fritz and Stern Gail C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1994
Sold by
Sandel Charles P and Shiller Leslie Rue
Bought by
Sandel Charles P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$91,000
Interest Rate
8.65%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lee Doris $830,000 Old Republic Title Company
Callas Arvid $775,000 First American Title Company
Taylor Jonathan Thomas -- None Available
Meckfessel Kimberly C -- Old Republic Title Company
Meckfessel Steven R -- None Available
Meckfessel Steven R -- Chicago Title Company
Meckfessel Steven R $463,500 Chicago Title Company
Dempsey Kim -- Chicago Title Company
Marschner Kim $545,000 First American Title Co
Stern Fritz -- --
Sandel Charles P -- Placer Title Company
Shiller Leslie Rue -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lee Doris $498,000
Previous Owner Callas Arvid $581,250
Previous Owner Meckfessel Kimberly C $321,000
Previous Owner Meckfessel Steven R $345,000
Previous Owner Marschner Kim $350,000
Previous Owner Shiller Leslie Rue $91,000
Previous Owner Sandel Charles P $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $830,000 -- --
11/04/2020 11/04/20 Sold $830,000 +7.1% $883 / Sq Ft
10/01/2020 10/01/20 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2020 09/23/20 For Sale $775,000 -- $824 / 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 $12,083 $891,408 $269,522 $628,886
2024 $12,083 $843,000 $255,000 $595,000
2023 $12,207 $863,531 $259,059 $604,472
2022 $12,018 $839,600 $253,980 $592,620
2021 $12,065 $823,000 $249,000 $581,000
2020 $11,513 $822,430 $246,729 $575,701
2019 $11,151 $806,310 $241,893 $564,417
2018 $10,983 $790,500 $237,150 $553,350
2017 $7,645 $524,108 $157,232 $366,876
2016 $7,416 $513,831 $154,149 $359,682
2015 $7,320 $506,117 $151,835 $354,282
2014 $7,277 $496,206 $148,862 $347,344
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Charman

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bill Charman

    Compass

    (510) 220-0776

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Clifford Tsang

    Compass

    (415) 660-9955

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40922133

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1410-040-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

3154 College Ave Unit 4, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 3154 College Ave Unit 4, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 23 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $830,768, approximately $883 per square foot. This property was built in 1919. 3154 College Ave Unit 4 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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