NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3409 California St Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,020,000 - $1,185,255

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,856 Sq Ft
$577/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 28, 2020

Last sale price $985,000 $531 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,953/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of August 2020

Charming cottage with beautiful arched vine side entry to a wonderful garden. This sweet place can be used as a 3 bedroom/2 bath or a 2 bed/1 bath with a separate entry in-law unit or Airbnb with an extra kitchen. Fireplace in LR. Hardwood floors or bamboo flooring throughout the house, copper counter tops in kitchen, original built ins from 1914 supply the charm. 3D virtual tour link:

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Arancibia

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01349364 Listed on: 07/25/2020

Winkler Real Estate Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Roxanna Ahlbach

Red Oak Realty License #02000963

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,543

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52143512

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,543

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Not Listed
  • Directions: Alcatraz to California Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar Available
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Insert
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Parking on Site

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace Insert
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3000
  • Parcel Number: 52143512

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 25, 2020
Closed on
Aug 19, 2020
Sold by
Perney Eric and Zaharako Sarah
Bought by
Hren Ardra
Seller's Agent
Dianne Arancibia
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Roxanna Ahlbach
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$949,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
$36,000
3.79%
Current Estimated Value
$1,071,314

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,314
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.72%
Original Mortgage
$788,000
Outstanding Balance
$700,884
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$373,029

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2015
Sold by
Perney Eric F and Zaharako Sarah J
Bought by
Perney Eric and Zaharako Sarah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 19, 2013
Sold by
Perney Eric F and Zaharako Sarah J
Bought by
Perney Eric F and Zaharako Sarah J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2011
Sold by
Perney Eric F and Zaharako Sarah J
Bought by
Perney Eric F and Zaharako Sarah J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2006
Sold by
Perney Eric F and Zaharuko Sarah J
Bought by
Perney Eric F and Zaharuko Sarah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,960
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2005
Sold by
Chauduri Krishnakali and Zoon Judith
Bought by
Perney Eric F and Zaharako Sarah J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$384,000
Interest Rate
5.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2005
Sold by
Chaudhuri Krishnakali
Bought by
Zoon Judith

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Mcgovern Patricia
Bought by
Chaudhuri Krishnakali

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$298,400
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2003
Sold by
Ryan Patrick E
Bought by
Mcgovern Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2002
Sold by
Mcgovern Patricia W
Bought by
Ryan Patrick E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Turner Lia Rosa
Bought by
Mcgovern Patricia W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$191,250
Interest Rate
10.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 1999
Sold by
Briley Lydia Family Trust and Ether
Bought by
Mcgovern Patricia and Turner Lia Rosa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,500
Interest Rate
6.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 1994
Sold by
Briley Lee R and Briley Lydia
Bought by
Briley Lydia
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
Hren Ardra $985,000 Chicago Title Company
Perney Eric -- Lawyers Title
Perney Eric F -- None Available
Perney Eric F -- Old Republic Title Company
Perney Eric F -- Alliance Title Company
Perney Eric F $480,000 Old Republic Title Company
Zoon Judith -- --
Chaudhuri Krishnakali $373,000 First American Title Company
Mcgovern Patricia -- --
Ryan Patrick E $329,500 First American Title Guarant
Mcgovern Patricia W $96,000 North American Title Co
Mcgovern Patricia $175,500 North American Title Co
Briley Lydia -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hren Ardra $788,000
Previous Owner Perney Eric $417,000
Previous Owner Perney Eric F $401,600
Previous Owner Eunice Ann Finch Resource Center $17,960
Previous Owner Perney Eric F $447,000
Previous Owner Perney Eric F $384,000
Previous Owner Chaudhuri Krishnakali $298,400
Previous Owner Ryan Patrick E $42,000
Previous Owner Ryan Patrick E $150,000
Previous Owner Ryan Patrick E $296,550
Previous Owner Mcgovern Patricia W $191,250
Previous Owner Mcgovern Patricia $22,000
Previous Owner Mcgovern Patricia $109,500
Previous Owner Briley Lydia $30,000
Closed Mcgovern Patricia $65,996
Closed Chaudhuri Krishnakali $37,250
Closed Perney Eric F $48,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $985,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $985,000 -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 Sold $985,000 +3.8% $531 / Sq Ft
08/07/2020 08/07/20 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2020 07/25/20 For Sale $949,000 -- $511 / 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 $15,543 $1,066,183 $319,855 $746,328
2024 $15,543 $1,045,281 $313,584 $731,697
2023 $15,231 $1,024,793 $307,438 $717,355
2022 $14,979 $1,004,700 $301,410 $703,290
2021 $15,029 $985,000 $295,500 $689,500
2020 $9,760 $611,740 $183,522 $428,218
2019 $9,336 $599,750 $179,925 $419,825
2018 $9,170 $587,994 $176,398 $411,596
2017 $8,846 $576,470 $172,941 $403,529
2016 $8,535 $565,170 $169,551 $395,619
2015 $8,417 $556,684 $167,005 $389,679
2014 $8,348 $545,783 $163,735 $382,048
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dianne Arancibia

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Dianne Arancibia

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 717-2215

    8 Total Sales

    Dianne Arancibia
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  • Roxanna Ahlbach

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Roxanna Ahlbach

    Red Oak Realty

    (415) 609-9397

    2 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Roxanna Ahlbach
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40913984

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1435-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94608 South Berkeley

3409 California St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 3409 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703 since 25 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,071,314, approximately $577 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 3409 California St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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