Ann Wilkins
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 616-4757
19 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$1,250,000 Price Range
470 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94708
Kensington AreaEstimated Value: $2,395,000 - $3,585,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,856
Sq Ft
$1,032/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Updated Kitchen
- Two Way Fireplace
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- 3-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park
About This Home
As of April 2026BESO score 10. This stylish MCM home is evolved for today's lifestyle and crowned by panoramic views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridges, S.F. skyline, and the shimmering bay. Light, water, and sky draw you into this true sanctuary. Across two levels, the level-in entry, primary suite on the main floor, scale, and accessibility here is uncommon. Exotic hardwood cladding on the facade and wraparound deck complements the warm olive tones in a seamless theme. The open plan connects kitchen, dining, and living in a generous flow, each open to the views. Hardwood floors run into walls of glass, anchored by walnut cabinetry, a full Thermador suite, central island, and breakfast bar. The owner's suite has bay window views, large closet, and spa-level bath. Two more bedrooms and a marble-tiled bath complete the main floor. Downstairs are two bedrooms, lounge, wet bar, bath, laundry, loggia, and level backyard. A cutting garden, established fruit and other trees, level lawn and succulents compose a productive, low-maintenance landscape. Owned solar (8kW), dual Tesla Powerwalls, EV ready makes contemporary luxury living is effortless. With architectural integrity, multi-generation living options, future proof upgrades, this is simply a peerless lifestyle offering.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Victoria Tseng
The GRUBB Company License #01977600 Listed on: 03/25/2026
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1955
Lot Details
- 5,063 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Low Maintenance Yard
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,856 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Two Way Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Leased
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Front Gate
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Outdoor Features
- Terrace
Utilities
- Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
- Tankless Water Heater
- Internet Available
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Cragmont Subdivision
Security
- Controlled Access
Ownership History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 25, 2026
Closed on
Apr 9, 2026
Sold by
Henry Lau and Bing Lau
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Victoria Tseng
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
List Price
$2,480,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,020,000
41.13%
Views
41
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
-$582,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-35.56%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 10, 2021
Closed on
Jun 22, 2021
Sold by
Wellinghoff Jon B and Galatz Karen M
Bought by
Lau Henry and Lau Bing
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Schneider
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$3,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,180,000
59.15%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 2014
Sold by
Wellinghoff Jon B and Galatz Karen M
Bought by
Joint Jon B Wellinghoff and Joint Karen M Galatz
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2013
Sold by
Redpoint Design Group Llc
Bought by
Wellinghoff Jon B and Galatz Karen M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,020,000
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 2013
Sold by
Rww Properties Llc
Bought by
Redpoint Design Group Llc and Wincorn & Wincorn Ltd Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 11, 2012
Sold by
Farach Alfred
Bought by
Rww Properties Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 4, 2005
Sold by
Farach Alfred
Bought by
Farach Alfred
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
5.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 17, 2000
Sold by
Rose Farach Anna R and Rose Anna
Bought by
Farach Alfred
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 3, 1998
Sold by
Farach Alfred
Bought by
Farach Alfred and Farach Anna R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 27, 1995
Sold by
Cornet Stephen Howard and Jaffe Nancy Linda
Bought by
Farach Alfred
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Berkeley, CA
-
Ann Wilkins
-
Derek Han
Derek Han
Bhg Reliance Partners
(510) 851-9881
145 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,750,000 Price
-
Leslie Manzone
Leslie Manzone
Compass
(707) 244-7025
67 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
-
Michele Manzone
Michele Manzone
Compass
(510) 291-6194
58 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
-
Sally Han
Sally Han
(510) 544-0866
49 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$2,560,000 Price Range
-
Daniel Winkler
Daniel Winkler
Responds QuicklyWinkler Real Estate Group
(510) 871-8855
138 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$1,550,000 Price Range
Purchase History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,391,304 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| Lau Henry | $3,175,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Joint Jon B Wellinghoff | -- | None Available | |
| Wellinghoff Jon B | $1,670,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Redpoint Design Group Llc | $900,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Rww Properties Llc | $601,100 | None Available | |
| Farach Alfred | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Farach Alfred | -- | -- | |
| Farach Alfred | -- | North American Title Co | |
| Farach Alfred | $329,500 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,020,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Redpoint Design Group Llc | $774,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Farach Alfred | $311,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Faracil Alfred | $150,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Farach Alfred | $350,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/13/2026 04/13/26 | Sold | $3,500,000 | +41.1% | $1,225 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/25/2026 03/25/26 | For Sale | $2,480,000 | -21.9% | $868 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $3,175,000 | -- | -- | |
| 06/29/2021 06/29/21 | Sold | $3,175,000 | +59.1% | $1,112 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/15/2021 06/15/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/10/2021 06/10/21 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $699 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.
| 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 | $13,603 | $540,815 | $85,044 | $462,771 |
| 2025 | $13,603 | $530,076 | $83,377 | $453,699 |
| 2024 | $11,933 | $519,549 | $81,743 | $444,806 |
| 2023 | $11,601 | $509,224 | $80,140 | $436,084 |
| 2022 | $44,823 | $3,238,500 | $971,550 | $2,266,950 |
| 2021 | $28,924 | $1,884,241 | $567,372 | $1,323,869 |
| 2020 | $27,541 | $1,871,852 | $561,555 | $1,310,297 |
| 2019 | $26,645 | $1,835,162 | $550,548 | $1,284,614 |
| 2018 | $26,211 | $1,799,190 | $539,757 | $1,259,433 |
| 2017 | $25,350 | $1,763,920 | $529,176 | $1,234,744 |
| 2016 | $24,643 | $1,729,334 | $518,800 | $1,210,534 |
| 2015 | $24,315 | $1,703,365 | $511,009 | $1,192,356 |
| 2014 | $24,159 | $1,670,000 | $501,000 | $1,169,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
VT
Seller's Agent in 2026
Victoria Tseng
The GRUBB Company
-
Sarah Ridge
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
(510) 860-3435
145 Total Sales
-
David Gunderman
Seller's Agent in 2021
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 205-4369
573 Total Sales
-
Andrew Raskopf
AR
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Andrew Raskopf
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
142 Total Sales
-
Leigh Schneider
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Leigh Schneider
Red Oak Realty
(510) 292-2000
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41128556
APN: 062-2946-008-00
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Nearby Homes
- 564 Spruce St
- 54 Colorado Ave
- 614 Cragmont Ave
- 483 Boynton Ave
- 639 Cragmont Ave
- 380 Vermont Ave
- 430 Beloit Ave
- 663 Grizzly Peak Blvd
- 282 Grizzly Peak Blvd
- 355 Arlington Ave
- 15 Edgecroft Rd
- 281 Los Altos Dr
- 318 Arlington Ave
- 740 Keeler Ave
- 775 San Diego Rd
- 222 Cambridge Ave
- 218 Cambridge Ave
- 653 San Fernando Ave
- 893 Santa Barbara Rd
- 948 Hilldale Ave
Your Personal Tour Guide
Ask me questions while you tour the home.