$2,050,000
SOLD OCT 29, 2024

431 Boynton Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,432 Sq Ft
6,201 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$843 Per Sq Ft

49% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2024

This charming North Berkeley home combines incredible views with walkability. It features 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, along with a detached guest studio (with bath) and office space . The living room is filled with natural light and showcases wall-to-wall built-in bookshelves.The dining area opens to an expansive deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the Bay and Golden Gate. The vintage kitchen is both charming and functional, offering generous cabinet space and an inviting eat-in area. Step outside to the backyard, where a play area awaits just a few steps away. Upstairs, you'll find three spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage. Two bedrooms boast west-facing views, while the primary suite includes a versatile en-suite room. Additional features include a studio above the garage, a great in-law or au-paid retreat, complete with a spacious closet and recently updated bathroom. The backyard casita is perfect for an office, art studio, or teenage hangout. The front yard is beautifully landscaped with native plants, while the spacious back area is ready for raised beds or a grassy play space. Enjoy the convenience of a two-car garage and the proximity to Upper Kensington’s shops and cafes, with restaurants, groceries, and more just a short stroll away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Bellomo

District Homes License #01822897 Listed on: 09/25/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Linnette Edwards

Abio Properties License #01342728

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,619

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,201 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Cork

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Super Charming! Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62294245

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,619

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Boynton is a one way street there
  • Architectural Style: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Cork, Hardwood, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6201
  • Parcel Number: 62294245
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Oct 15, 2024
Sold by
Lawrence And Cornelia Levine Living Trus and Pimentel Alexander David
Bought by
Thayer Jessica Anne
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
Linnette Edwards
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,375,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$675,000
49.09%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$1,952,939

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$97,061
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.19%
Original Mortgage
$1,640,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,630,450
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$322,489

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2002
Sold by
Levine Lawrence W and Levine Cornelia R
Bought by
Roettcher Levine Lawrence W and Roettcher Levine Cornelia
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,050,000 Old Republic Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,640,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $128,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,050,000 -- --
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Sold $2,050,000 +49.1% $843 / Sq Ft
10/09/2024 10/09/24 Pending -- -- --
09/25/2024 09/25/24 For Sale $1,375,000 -- $565 / 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
2024 $6,619 $1,518,000 $457,500 $1,067,500
2023 $5,200 $111,629 $51,225 $60,404
2022 $4,956 $102,439 $50,220 $59,219
2021 $4,911 $100,294 $49,236 $58,058
2020 $4,463 $106,194 $48,731 $57,463
2019 $4,081 $104,113 $47,776 $56,337
2018 $3,956 $102,071 $46,839 $55,232
2017 $3,786 $100,070 $45,921 $54,149
2016 $3,515 $98,107 $45,020 $53,087
2015 $3,441 $96,634 $44,344 $52,290
2014 $3,307 $94,741 $43,475 $51,266
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41074376

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2942-045-00