NOT LISTED FOR SALE

43 Berkeley Ave Orinda, CA 94563

Orinda Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,516,000 - $1,655,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,114 Sq Ft
$753/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2023

Last sale price $1,595,000 $754 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $10,022/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Wagner Ranch Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of May 2023

This charming mid-century home is nestled in Orinda’s lovely Claremont neighborhood. Warm and inviting with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths & 2114 SF featuring hardwood floors, walls of glass, soaring wood plank ceilings with skylights, gardens with level backyard, new roof and a two-car garage. The main floor boasts a large bright living room with fireplace and views, vaulted wood ceilings in kitchen and adjacent room that can be used as either a dining area or family room (with fireplace & access to the backyard gardens and deck), 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The upper floor has a spacious, bright 4th bedroom perfect for guests or could also be used as an office/second family room. The nearly 1⁄4 acre lot has plenty of room to garden or relax & entertain. Just minutes to BART/Hwy 24, downtown Orinda via walking trails & award-winning schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Sharf

Village Associates Real Estate License #01156966 Listed on: 04/24/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Villasenor

Coldwell Banker License #01258438

Coldwell Banker

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 10,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electricity To Lot Line

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2640710071

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Subdivision Name: Other
  • Directions: Camino Pablo to Claremont Ave to Berkeley Ave
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Parquet, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10200
  • Parcel Number: 2640710071
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Sobel Lauren
Bought by
Sobel Lauren and Sobel-Volker Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,591,467

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2023
Closed on
May 23, 2023
Sold by
Weber Family Trust
Bought by
Sobel Lauren and Volker James
Seller's Agent
Ann Sharf
Village Associates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alex Villasenor
Coldwell Banker
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
6.69%
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.08%
Original Mortgage
$1,276,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Sobel Lauren -- None Listed On Document
Sobel Lauren $1,595,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sobel Lauren $1,276,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,595,000 -- --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Sold $1,595,000 +6.7% $754 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2023 04/24/23 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $707 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $20,893 $1,659,438 $1,347,318 $312,120
2024 $20,566 $1,626,900 $1,320,900 $306,000
2023 $3,289 $117,740 $52,979 $64,761
2022 $2,970 $115,433 $51,941 $63,492
2021 $2,913 $113,171 $50,923 $62,248
2019 $2,837 $109,815 $49,413 $60,402
2018 $2,703 $107,663 $48,445 $59,218
2017 $2,606 $105,553 $47,496 $58,057
2016 $2,539 $103,484 $46,565 $56,919
2015 $2,503 $101,931 $45,866 $56,065
2014 $2,456 $99,935 $44,968 $54,967
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ann Sharf

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ann Sharf

    Village Associates Real Estate

    (925) 253-2525

    29 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Ann Sharf
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  • Alex Villasenor

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Alex Villasenor

    Coldwell Banker

    (925) 351-4949

    1 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Alex Villasenor
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41025176

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 264-071-007-1

California Contra Costa County Orinda 94563 Orinda Village

43 Berkeley Ave, Orinda, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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