NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3160 Lewiston Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,684,000 - $4,125,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,287 Sq Ft
$735/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 29, 2021

Last sale price $3,350,000 $634 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,767/month

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • 0.22 Acre Lot
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2021

This gracious home in the convenient Elmwood neighborhood has been the home of ardent supporters of all Bay Area arts for the last 20 years. It offers level entry to grand entertaining spaces and wonderful architecture. Located at the end of a very special cul de sac, the property enjoys large, level, fenced gardens. The owners' extensive updating throughout the house and the versatile floor plan are rare, and the generous spaces create exceptional value for this home. Move in and enjoy everything about this special property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bebe McRae

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00875159 Listed on: 01/09/2021

Co-Listed By

Alexis Thompson

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01849227

Last Buyer's Agent

KIM COLE

Compass License #01970964

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $51,498

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 9,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Hills
  • Partial Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by John Bischoff
  • Elmwood Subdivision, Mediterranean Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 521563801

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$51,498

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: At the end of the coveted cul-de-sac
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Study, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Island, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: John Bischoff
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Other
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9492
  • Parcel Number: 521563801
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2021
Closed on
Mar 20, 2021
Sold by
Choate Timothy C and Mckoy Elizabeth A
Bought by
Fontana Alexander P and Boero Martha R
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
KIM COLE
Compass
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$545,000
-13.99%
Current Estimated Value
$3,888,434

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$538,434
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$822,000
Outstanding Balance
$747,179
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,245,653

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2020
Sold by
Choate Timothy C and Mckoy Elizabeth A
Bought by
Choate Timothy C and Mckoy Elizabeth A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2000
Sold by
Miller Vincent P
Bought by
Choate Timothy C and Mckoy Elizabeth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,050,000
Interest Rate
7.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1997
Sold by
Barsell John E and Barsell Sandra K
Bought by
Miller Vincent P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
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
Fontana Alexander P $3,350,000 Old Republic Title Company
Choate Timothy C -- None Available
Choate Timothy C $1,500,000 First American Title Guarant
Miller Vincent P $740,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fontana Alexander P $822,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $625,500
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $699,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $713,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $729,750
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $960,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $962,500
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $646,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $647,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $650,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $650,000
Previous Owner Choate Timothy C $1,050,000
Previous Owner Miller Vincent P $150,000
Previous Owner Miller Vincent P $40,000
Previous Owner Miller Vincent P $592,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,350,000 -- --
03/29/2021 03/29/21 Sold $3,350,000 -4.1% $634 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Pending -- -- --
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Price Changed $3,495,000 -10.3% $661 / Sq Ft
01/09/2021 01/09/21 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $737 / 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 $51,498 $3,548,020 $1,066,506 $2,488,514
2023 $50,480 $3,485,340 $1,045,602 $2,439,738
2022 $49,667 $3,410,000 $1,025,100 $2,391,900
2021 $34,599 $2,129,804 $638,941 $1,490,863
2020 $32,621 $2,107,980 $632,394 $1,475,586
2019 $31,222 $2,066,654 $619,996 $1,446,658
2018 $30,688 $2,026,140 $607,842 $1,418,298
2017 $29,681 $1,986,420 $595,926 $1,390,494
2016 $28,679 $1,947,480 $584,244 $1,363,236
2015 $28,288 $1,918,230 $575,469 $1,342,761
2014 $28,044 $1,880,654 $564,100 $1,316,554
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bebe McRae

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 928-3912

    3 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Alexis Thompson

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

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  • KIM COLE

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    KIM COLE

    Compass

    (510) 967-9181

    1 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    KIM COLE
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40932894

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1563-080-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

3160 Lewiston Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 3160 Lewiston Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 09 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,888,434, approximately $735 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 3160 Lewiston Ave 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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