NOT LISTED FOR SALE

401 Taurus Ave Oakland, CA 94611

Merriewood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $968,000 - $1,109,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 19, 2021

Last sale price $925,000 $544 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,154/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thornhill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2021

If you saw the house a few months ago you won't believe the transition. This quaint home is set below the road, with immersive natural beauty and greenery, and an expansive, terraced backyard. A rare outdoor experience you won’t find anywhere else in the hills. The 2nd level has been transformed into a primary retreat with en suite bathroom, office, family room and laundry room. The spiral staircase has been rebuilt, the kitchen and dining room have been updated and the fireplace has been redesigned. See views of the bay and the hills from the top of the property, and experience your own quiet, private space in the back. Offering ample deck space, and a number of options, like adding a pergola, planting a garden in the terraces, giving pets a place to roam, or creating a lush escape. The rear of the house faces south, giving the backyard plenty of sun. Watch the sunset with a glass of wine. Close to Downtown Montclair, parks, schools, trails and just a few minutes from the freeway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Masella

Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell License #00640196 Listed on: 01/14/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Ellis

Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc. License #01944732

Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,311

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 8,600 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Montclair Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48G742440

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,311

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Subdivision Name: MONTCLAIR
  • Directions: Merriewood to Taurus
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8600
  • Parcel Number: 48G742440
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 14, 2021
Closed on
Feb 16, 2021
Sold by
Haas Nikhil and Haas Caitlin Berner
Bought by
Katz Jeremy and Katz Danajane
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Masella
Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell
Buyer's Agent
Jason Ellis
Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$975,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-5.13%
Current Estimated Value
$1,088,686

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$163,686
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.70%
Original Mortgage
$740,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,335
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$418,351

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 13, 2017
Sold by
Polymathic Properties Inc
Bought by
Haas Nikhil and Haas Caitlin Berner

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$610,400
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2016
Sold by
Douglass Marcia L
Bought by
Polymathic Properties Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2005
Sold by
Douglas Marilyn W
Bought by
Douglass Marcia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$551,250
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2005
Sold by
Lagrone Louis C
Bought by
Douglass Marcia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$551,250
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 10, 2003
Sold by
Lagrone Louis C
Bought by
Lagrone Louis C and Douglass Marcia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2002
Sold by
Douglass Marcia L and Lagrone Louis C
Bought by
Lagrone Louis C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 7, 2002
Sold by
Douglass Marcia L and Douglass Marilyn W
Bought by
Douglass Marcia L and Lagrone Louis C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 1993
Sold by
Douglass Marcia L
Bought by
Douglass Marcia L and Douglass Marilyn W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Interest Rate
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1993
Sold by
Smith Marvin H
Bought by
Douglass Marcia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$193,000
Interest Rate
7.13%
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
Katz Jeremy $925,000 Chicago Title Company
Haas Nikhil $763,000 North American Title Co Inc
Polymathic Properties Inc $660,701 None Available
Douglass Marcia L $276,000 Chicago Title Co
Douglass Marcia L $276,000 Chicago Title Co
Lagrone Louis C -- --
Lagrone Louis C -- --
Douglass Marcia L -- --
Douglass Marcia L $96,500 First American Title
Douglass Marcia L -- First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Katz Jeremy $740,000
Previous Owner Haas Nikhil $82,400
Previous Owner Haas Nikhil $610,400
Previous Owner Douglass Marcia $100,000
Previous Owner Douglass Marcia L $551,250
Previous Owner Douglass Marcia L $551,250
Previous Owner Douglass Marcia L $193,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $925,000 -- --
02/19/2021 02/19/21 Sold $925,000 -5.1% $544 / Sq Ft
01/27/2021 01/27/21 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2021 01/14/21 For Sale $975,000 -- $574 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $14,311 $1,001,237 $300,371 $700,866
2024 $14,311 $981,610 $294,483 $687,127
2023 $15,088 $962,370 $288,711 $673,659
2022 $14,740 $943,500 $283,050 $660,450
2021 $12,638 $811,080 $245,424 $572,656
2020 $12,498 $809,694 $242,908 $566,786
2019 $12,075 $793,824 $238,147 $555,677
2018 $11,819 $778,260 $233,478 $544,782
2017 $10,099 $660,700 $198,200 $462,500
2016 $5,597 $344,216 $103,266 $240,950
2015 $5,563 $339,047 $101,715 $237,332
2014 $5,533 $332,406 $99,723 $232,683
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Suzanne Masella

    Rossmoor Realty / J.H. Russell

    (925) 788-5693

    2 in this area

    39 Total Sales

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  • Jason Ellis

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jason Ellis

    Twin Oaks Real Estate Inc.

    (925) 324-7101

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40934231

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 048G-7424-040-00

California Alameda County Oakland 94611 Merriewood

401 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA

This home is located at 401 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 since 14 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,049,597, approximately $617 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 401 Taurus Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thornhill Elementary School, Montera Middle School, and Skyline High School.

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