NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3948 Midvale Ave Oakland, CA 94602

Laurel Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,041,000 - $1,215,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
$704/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,300,000 $826 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,300/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2022

Updated Upper Laurel Bungalow with 2 detached spaces, ideal for guests and home office. Original house has 2 bedrooms and one updated bath. Large welcoming front porch opens to spacious living room with built-ins and fireplace. Formal Dining room. Eat-in galley style kitchen w/eco-friendly quartz counters, wainscoting and refinished original wood floors. Kitchen opens to private level garden. Mature trees and planter ready perfect for an urban garden. Flagstone patio off kitchen is ideal for dining under the stars. Detached additional bedroom and bath for guests. Separate space for laundry and/or home office w/custom cabinetry and french doors. Blocks to Redwood Heights Safeway, Laurel District shopping, dining and all major transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Theresa Hope Broderick

The Agency License #01298281 Listed on: 01/23/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Madigan

Nova Real Estate License #02038047

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • Parking Available

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Front Gate

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Craftsman
  • Upper Laurel Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard
  • Lot Features: Level
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.11
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOCOMP
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER LAUREL
  • Directions: 13 to 35th to Wisconsin
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Craftsman
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1574
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Office, Utility Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Window

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: Craftsman
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Front, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Oakland (510) 879-8111

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2022
Closed on
Feb 7, 2022
Sold by
Andy Wang
Bought by
Sanchez Tyson and Levaton Sivan
Seller's Agent
Theresa Hope Broderick
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Madigan
Nova Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$401,000
44.61%
Current Estimated Value
$1,108,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$191,308
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.03%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$557,146
Interest Rate
3.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$551,547

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2016
Sold by
Politzer Lore A
Bought by
Wang Andy and Dierking Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,800
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Politzer Lore A and Politzer Lore
Bought by
Politzer Lore A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$96,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2001
Sold by
Politzer Lore and Politzer Lore Ann
Bought by
Politzer Lore

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
6.62%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1999
Sold by
Miller Christopher and Allen Pamela
Bought by
Politzer Lore Ann 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
8.09%
Source: Public Records

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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
Sanchez Tyson $1,300,000 Chicago Title
Wang Andy $701,000 Old Republic Title Company
Politzer Lore A -- First American Title
Politzer Lore -- Fidelity National Title Co
Politzer Lore Ann E $285,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sanchez Tyson $600,000
Previous Owner Wang Andy $560,800
Previous Owner Politzer Lore A $96,000
Previous Owner Politzer Lore $150,000
Previous Owner Politzer Lore Ann E $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/22/2022 02/22/22 Sold $1,300,000 +44.6% $826 / Sq Ft
02/01/2022 02/01/22 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2022 01/23/22 For Sale $899,000 -- $571 / 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 $18,031 $1,118,000 $340,000 $785,000
2024 $18,031 $1,094,400 $330,000 $770,000
2023 $18,209 $1,196,000 $358,800 $837,200
2022 $12,436 $781,964 $234,589 $547,375
2021 $11,854 $759,634 $229,990 $536,644
2020 $11,725 $758,775 $227,632 $531,143
2019 $11,320 $743,900 $223,170 $520,730
2018 $11,083 $729,320 $218,796 $510,524
2017 $10,673 $715,020 $214,506 $500,514
2016 $5,978 $370,020 $111,006 $259,014
2015 $5,946 $364,463 $109,339 $255,124
2014 $5,882 $357,324 $107,197 $250,127
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Theresa Hope Broderick

    The Agency

  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sheila Madigan

    Nova Real Estate

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40978866

bridgeMLS

APN: 028-0960-020-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94602 Laurel

3948 Midvale Ave, Oakland, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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