NOT LISTED FOR SALE

45 Canyon Rd Berkeley, CA 94704

Estimated Value: $701,000 - $1,082,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
824 Sq Ft
$990/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2022

Last sale price $850,000 $1,032 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,322/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Home Office
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2022

This magical romantic cottage overlooking Strawberry Canyon is a freestanding house that’s a legal condo. Quintessential Berkeley, this charming and unique pied-a-terre has a beautiful natural setting under the trees. Storybook architecture, vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, a sunroom/office, sweet balcony and updated bathroom make this a serene retreat. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom and separate office area with verdant views. Below is an oversized garage for storage, workshop or development. Ultimate privacy and truly a rare find! Located close to campus & urban life, UC Berkeley, shopping and transit!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 05/09/2022

Co-Listed By

Colette Ford

License #01158883

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Dunbar

Golden Gate Sotheby's License #01251221

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 8,760 Sq Ft Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

HOA Fees

  • $100 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, reserves
  • Association Phone (510) 841-0765
  • Berkeley Subdivision, Arts & Crafts/ Cabin Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55186254

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$100 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Stadium Rim Way > Canyon
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Cabin
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Office, Storage, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: No Yard
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Space Per Unit - 1, Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Unit, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 100
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-841-0765
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Reserves

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8760
  • Parcel Number: 55186254
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2022
Closed on
Jun 2, 2022
Sold by
Caputo Larry A
Bought by
Toomim Michael
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Dunbar
Golden Gate Sotheby's
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
22.3%
Current Estimated Value
$815,872

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$34,128
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 1998
Sold by
Mcgettigan Mary
Bought by
Caputo Larry A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Interest Rate
6.79%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Toomim Michael $850,000 Chicago Title
Caputo Larry A -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Caputo Larry A $151,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 Sold $850,000 +22.3% $1,032 / Sq Ft
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2022 05/09/22 For Sale $695,000 -- $843 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $11,775 $902,020 $270,606 $631,414
2024 $11,775 $840,000 $252,000 $588,000
2023 $11,045 $782,000 $234,600 $547,400
2022 $5,447 $320,427 $98,311 $229,116
2021 $5,450 $314,008 $96,384 $224,624
2020 $5,153 $317,716 $95,395 $222,321
2019 $4,940 $311,487 $93,525 $217,962
2018 $4,851 $305,379 $91,691 $213,688
2017 $4,664 $299,393 $89,894 $209,499
2016 $4,501 $293,523 $88,131 $205,392
2015 $4,439 $289,115 $86,808 $202,307
2014 $4,404 $283,453 $85,108 $198,345
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40992122

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1862-054-00