Leslie Manzone
Compass
(707) 244-7025
69 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
450 Vassar Ave Berkeley, CA 94708
Kensington AreaEstimated Value: $2,735,469
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,588
Sq Ft
$762/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Recreation Room
- 4-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park
About This Home
As of June 2024Perched atop the Berkeley Hills, this Mediterranean-style gem merges architectural elegance with contemporary comfort, offering stunning San Francisco Bay views. The recently reimagined front yard offers your first glimpse of the sophistication and warmth of this home. This property boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, generously spaced out in the 3588 sq ft of living space which includes a primary suite with a wine bar in the sunroom for enjoying panoramic vistas. Central to its charm is a remodeled gourmet kitchen featuring a La Cornue handcrafted French range. Other highlights include gleaming hardwood floors, a formal living room with open beam ceilings & fireplace, an adjacent dining room, and a separate breakfast room with gorgeous built-ins. A lower level family room with a fireplace and built-in kitchenette, plus a private bedroom and full bathroom. The landscaped and sunny backyard was designed for privacy and comfort. An attached 2-car garage has easy access to the main level. Thoughtful and high quality updates throughout make this residence a sanctuary, ideally located near transportation, a farmer’s markets, trails, and Tilden Park.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1937
Lot Details
- 5,916 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Lot Sloped Down
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Double Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6229457
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
May 28, 2024
Sold by
Kissiah Living Trust and Kissiah Gary F
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sally Han
Eastside West
Buyer's Agent
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$410,000
19.07%
Views
90
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$175,469
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$2,048,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2015
Sold by
Dilworth Kissiah Gary F and Dilworth Kissiah Pamela
Bought by
The Kissiah Living Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2015
Sold by
Dorchester Wendy L and The Wendy L Dorchester Family
Bought by
Dilworth Kissiah Gary F and Dilworth Kissiah Pamela
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 15, 2015
Sold by
Dorchester Wendy L
Bought by
Dorchester Wendy L and Wendy L Dorchester Family Trus
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 2013
Sold by
Flack Robert
Bought by
Dorchester Wendy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 31, 2013
Sold by
Dorchester Wendy L and Wendy L Dorchester Family Trus
Bought by
Dorchester Wendy L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 2013
Sold by
Flack Robert Joseph and Dorchester Wendy L
Bought by
Dorchester Wendy L and The Wendy L Dorchester Family
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 9, 2013
Sold by
Laidlaw Kenneth Noblitt and Laidlaw Kenneth N
Bought by
Dorchester Wendy L and The Wendy L Dorchester Family
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Berkeley, CA
-
Leslie Manzone
-
Michele Manzone
Michele Manzone
Compass
(510) 291-6194
60 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
-
Sally Han
Sally Han
(510) 544-0866
49 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$2,560,000 Price
-
Daniel Winkler
Daniel Winkler
Responds QuicklyWinkler Real Estate Group
(510) 871-8855
134 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,550,000 Price
-
Eileen Townsend
Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
72 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,725,000 Price
-
Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
4 in Kensington
$1.3M - $2.7M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,560,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| The Kissiah Living Trust | -- | None Available | |
| Dilworth Kissiah Gary F | $1,676,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Dorchester Wendy L | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Dorchester Wendy L | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Dorchester Wendy L | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Dorchester Wendy L | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Laidlaw Kenneth Noblitt | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Dorchester Wendy L | $1,150,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,023,550 | ||
| Closed | Bunge Silvia | $2,040,534 | |
| Closed | Bunge Silvia | $2,048,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dorchester Wendy L | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Dorchester Wendy L | $500,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,560,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2024 06/06/24 | Sold | $2,560,000 | +19.1% | $713 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2024 05/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/18/2024 04/18/24 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | -- | $599 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,737 | $2,663,423 | $799,027 | $1,864,396 |
| 2025 | $29,623 | $2,611,200 | $783,360 | $1,827,840 |
| 2024 | $29,623 | $1,974,746 | $592,424 | $1,382,322 |
| 2023 | $29,024 | $1,936,030 | $580,809 | $1,355,221 |
| 2022 | $28,532 | $1,898,070 | $569,421 | $1,328,649 |
| 2021 | $28,626 | $1,860,861 | $558,258 | $1,302,603 |
| 2020 | $27,122 | $1,841,788 | $552,536 | $1,289,252 |
| 2019 | $26,102 | $1,805,688 | $541,706 | $1,263,982 |
| 2018 | $25,683 | $1,770,291 | $531,087 | $1,239,204 |
| 2017 | $24,840 | $1,735,581 | $520,674 | $1,214,907 |
| 2016 | $24,092 | $1,701,558 | $510,467 | $1,191,091 |
| 2015 | $17,697 | $1,178,301 | $353,490 | $824,811 |
| 2014 | $17,968 | $1,155,220 | $346,566 | $808,654 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sally Han
Seller's Agent in 2024
Sally Han
Eastside West
(510) 610-5009
49 Total Sales
-
Becky Cusack
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Becky Cusack
Eastside West
(510) 220-5468
100 Total Sales
-
Negar Souza
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
(510) 543-7016
211 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41056633
APN: 062-2945-007-00
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