NOT LISTED FOR SALE

42 Somerset Place Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,828,000 - $2,458,000

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,788 Sq Ft
$789/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2020

Last sale price $1,800,000 $646 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,097/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Custom Home
  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 1-minute walk to John Hinkel Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Truly rare and special property. Originally owned by the Hinkel family. Believed to have been a gracious and grand summer house, built as a private retreat for a San Francisco family. Every room has an abundance of windows, with wonderful light and views of nature. The overall verdant grounds create your own garden oasis. The environment maintains a sense of privacy and is captivating and serene. This residence feels like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle, with an expansive open summer porch feel. Updates in keeping with the lovely architecture, beautifully proportioned public rooms and great separation of space with access to sunny deck, and inviting outdoor spaces. Tucked on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by beloved John Hinkel Park yet blocks to Solano Avenue, Monterey Market and the Gourmet Ghetto, there simply is nothing like this. The home is expansive and the setting is spectacular, with a year round meandering creek and delightful natural park-like grounds.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Frassetto

Vanguard Properties License #00779030 Listed on: 10/31/2020

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Rosie Papazian

Abio Properties License #01937039

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,684

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Water
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257927

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,684

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Through Hinkel Park at the end of Cul-de-sac
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Stacked Only, Upper Level
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Carbon Monoxide 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: 12500
  • Parcel Number: 61257927
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 31, 2020
Closed on
Dec 3, 2020
Sold by
Rose David H and Rose Hannah H
Bought by
Saklani Praful
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Rosie Papazian
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
6.19%
Current Estimated Value
$2,201,092

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$401,092
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,280,412
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$920,680

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2020
Sold by
Rose David H and Rose Hannah H
Bought by
Rose David H and Rose Hannah H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2009
Sold by
Rose David H and Rose Hannah H
Bought by
Rose David H and Rose Hannah H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2002
Sold by
Hirsch Rose David H and Hirsch Rose Hannah
Bought by
Hirsch Rose David H and Hirsch Rose Hannah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$490,000
Interest Rate
6.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 1998
Sold by
Grossman Herbert and Grossman Suzanne H
Bought by
Rose David H and Hirsch Hannah W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
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
Saklani Praful $1,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Rose David H -- Old Republic Title Company
Rose David H -- Old Republic Title Company
Rose David H -- None Available
Hirsch Rose David H -- Fidelity National Title Co
Rose David H $577,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Saklani Praful $1,440,000
Previous Owner Rose David H $528,000
Previous Owner Hirsch Rose David H $490,000
Previous Owner Rose David H $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
12/08/2020 12/08/20 Sold $1,800,000 +6.2% $646 / Sq Ft
11/12/2020 11/12/20 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2020 10/31/20 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $608 / 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 $29,684 $1,941,355 $584,506 $1,363,849
2024 $29,684 $1,903,160 $573,048 $1,337,112
2023 $29,025 $1,872,720 $561,816 $1,310,904
2022 $28,985 $1,829,000 $550,800 $1,285,200
2021 $30,107 $1,793,000 $540,000 $1,260,000
2020 $16,236 $842,401 $252,720 $589,681
2019 $15,519 $825,888 $247,766 $578,122
2018 $15,183 $809,697 $242,909 $566,788
2017 $14,654 $793,824 $238,147 $555,677
2016 $14,085 $778,263 $233,479 $544,784
2015 $13,855 $766,573 $229,972 $536,601
2014 $13,463 $751,558 $225,467 $526,091
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Ruth Frassetto

    Vanguard Properties

    3 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Ruth Frassetto
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  • Rosie Papazian

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Rosie Papazian

    Abio Properties

    (510) 610-0702

    1 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Rosie Papazian
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40943628

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2579-027-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

42 Somerset Place, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 42 Somerset Place, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 31 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,201,092, approximately $789 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 42 Somerset Place 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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