NOT LISTED FOR SALE

470 Vassar Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,638,000 - $1,839,199

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,108 Sq Ft
$843/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,785,000 $847 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $11,421/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of April 2022

Spacious and elegant 4 bedroom 1937 treasure with style, great vintage hardwood floors, and SF and Golden Gate views. Level-in, with front courtyard, large living room, fireplace, dining room, vintage kitchen, breakfast nook, full bath, guest room, deck, and garage access. Upper level has large main bedroom with large wardrobe, full bath, second bedroom with wonderful closet built-ins, and third bedroom/office with private balcony. Lower level has large office with closet and custom bookcases, a workshop, laundry, and additional storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Modic

Red Oak Realty License #00917557 Listed on: 03/25/2022

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Martha Hill

Vanguard Properties License #01414542

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin L on Spruce L on Vassar U-turn
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: See Remarks
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Storage, Workshop, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Terraced Down
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2022
Closed on
Apr 7, 2022
Sold by
Thelma Bryant Revocable Trust
Bought by
Choi Ryan and Choi Kelly
Seller's Agent
Tom Modic
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martha Hill
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$435,000
32.22%
Current Estimated Value
$1,776,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,535,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,423,654
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$353,146

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2022
Closed on
Feb 28, 2022
Sold by
Thelma Bryant Revocable Trust
Bought by
Thelma Bryant Irrevocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Tom Modic
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Martha Hill
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,785,000
Premium/Discount to List
$435,000
32.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,535,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,423,654
Interest Rate
3.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$353,146

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2021
Sold by
Bryant Thelma S
Bought by
Thelma Bryant Revocable Trust and Beckett
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
Choi Ryan $1,785,000 Old Republic Title
Thelma Bryant Irrevocable Trust -- Old Republic Title
Thelma Bryant Revocable Trust -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Choi Ryan $1,535,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,785,000 -- --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 Sold $1,785,000 +32.2% $847 / Sq Ft
04/05/2022 04/05/22 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2022 03/25/22 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $640 / 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 $27,219 $1,887,241 $568,272 $1,325,969
2024 $27,219 $1,757,000 $529,200 $1,234,800
2023 $25,556 $1,642,000 $492,600 $1,149,400
2022 $7,083 $116,604 $65,152 $58,452
2021 $6,898 $114,181 $63,875 $57,306
2020 $6,235 $119,939 $63,220 $56,719
2019 $5,663 $117,588 $61,981 $55,607
2018 $5,483 $115,283 $60,766 $54,517
2017 $5,266 $113,022 $59,574 $53,448
2016 $4,864 $110,806 $58,406 $52,400
2015 $4,757 $109,142 $57,529 $51,613
2014 $4,624 $107,004 $56,402 $50,602
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Tom Modic

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 507-2478

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Tom Modic
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Martha Hill

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    3 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Martha Hill
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40986294

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2945-012-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707

470 Vassar Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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