NOT LISTED FOR SALE

33 Forest Ln Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,331,000 - $1,589,201

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,467 Sq Ft
$998/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2021

Last sale price $1,411,000 $962 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,583/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Normandy Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2021

Most charming architectural beauty in the Berkeley Hills! Storybook home built in 1927 by Joseph M. Walker features striking detail throughout. Gracious living room with Bay views from large multi-lite windows, pitched beamed ceilings, and a most distinctive grand fireplace. Formal separate dining room with built-ins, both living and dining rooms have gorgeous random plank floors. Refreshed kitchen with stunning stone countertops and new hardwood floors (2020). Two large bedrooms on the first floor and one classic tiled bathroom. Upstairs has three bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Wrap-around deck, plus private fenced front yard. Deep attached garage with laundry facility. New furnace and new electrical service and wiring (2020). Approx. 1,467 sq. ft. per public record. Convenient location near Tilden Park, Solano Avenue and Hopkins Street shops and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devin Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 01/28/2021

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

David A. Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #00901536

Last Buyer's Agent

Parisa Samimi

Real Brokerage Technologies License #01858122

Real Brokerage Technologies

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,245

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 3,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Normandy Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63296342

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,245

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin to Hilldale to Forest Lane
  • Architectural Style: Normandy, Other, See Remarks
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3600
  • Parcel Number: 63296342
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2021
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Binder David and Binder Cynthia
Bought by
Sadri Katayoun
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Parisa Samimi
Real Brokerage Technologies
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,411,000
Premium/Discount to List
$286,000
25.42%
Current Estimated Value
$1,463,550

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$52,550
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.22%
Original Mortgage
$566,000
Outstanding Balance
$509,679
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,048,275

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2021
Closed on
Feb 26, 2021
Sold by
Golchin Ahmad and Sadr Katayoun
Bought by
Sadri Katayoun
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Parisa Samimi
Real Brokerage Technologies
List Price
$1,125,000
Sold Price
$1,411,000
Premium/Discount to List
$286,000
25.42%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$566,000
Outstanding Balance
$509,679
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,048,275

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2015
Sold by
Binder Jane S and Ronald G Binder Disclaimer Tru
Bought by
Binder Jane S and Binder Family Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2008
Sold by
Binder Jane S and Binder Family Living Trust
Bought by
Binder Jane S and Ronald G Binder Disclaimer Tru
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
Sadri Katayoun $1,411,000 Chicago Title Company
Sadri Katayoun -- Chicago Title Company
Binder Jane S -- None Available
Binder Jane S -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sadri Katayoun $566,000
Previous Owner Binder Jane S $215,873
Previous Owner Binder Ronald G $30,000
Previous Owner Binder Ronald G $357,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,411,000 -- --
03/19/2021 03/19/21 Sold $1,411,000 +25.4% $962 / Sq Ft
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2021 01/28/21 For Sale $1,125,000 -- $767 / 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 $22,245 $1,527,294 $458,188 $1,069,106
2024 $22,245 $1,497,352 $449,205 $1,048,147
2023 $21,748 $1,468,004 $440,401 $1,027,603
2022 $21,344 $1,439,220 $431,766 $1,007,454
2021 $5,143 $96,060 $62,289 $40,771
2020 $4,551 $102,004 $61,651 $40,353
2019 $4,185 $100,004 $60,442 $39,562
2018 $4,056 $98,043 $59,257 $38,786
2017 $3,883 $96,121 $58,095 $38,026
2016 $3,614 $94,236 $56,956 $37,280
2015 $3,537 $92,821 $56,101 $36,720
2014 $3,448 $91,003 $55,002 $36,001
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Devin Ratoosh

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Devin Ratoosh

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-5499

    7 in this area

    178 Total Sales

    Devin Ratoosh
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  • David A. Ratoosh

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    David A. Ratoosh

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 527-5500

    6 in this area

    103 Total Sales

    David A. Ratoosh
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  • Parisa Samimi

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Parisa Samimi

    Real Brokerage Technologies

    (510) 410-4050

    4 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Parisa Samimi
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40935864

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2963-042-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

33 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 33 Forest Ln, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 28 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,463,550, approximately $997 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 33 Forest Ln is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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