$1,250,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2025

478 Boynton Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,355 Sq Ft
4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$923 Per Sq Ft

26% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Stone Countertops
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 478 Boynton—a timeless 3BD/3BA retreat in Berkeley’s sought-after Thousand Oaks Heights. Full of warmth, character, and thoughtful design, this home offers the perfect mix of classic charm and modern comfort—plus coveted indoor-outdoor flow that makes daily life feel like a getaway. The main level features a light-filled living room with original wood-trimmed windows, hardwood floors, and a tiled fireplace that opens to a spacious redwood deck—ideal for entertaining, enjoying morning coffee, or unwinding among the trees. The kitchen offers clean lines, ample storage, and vintage style that blends beautifully with the home’s original detailing. A bedroom with en suite bath adds flexibility for guests, a home office, or a private den. Upstairs, a second bedroom with exposed beam ceilings and a cozy office nook leads to the sun-soaked primary suite, complete with vaulted ceilings, skylights, a private balcony, and a spa-like bath with jetted tub and separate shower. Close to Solano Ave, Marin Circle, and Kensington Village, with easy access to beloved shops, cafes, parks, weekend farmers’ markets and transit. SQ FT differs. Buyer to investigate.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Demetrius Chapin-rienzo

Red Oak Realty License #01906759 Listed on: 06/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Gabriela Neagu

Red Oak Realty License #02011658

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,134

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,355 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • Bridge Aor Association
  • 1000 Oaks Height Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,134

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO
  • Subdivision Name: 1000 OAKS HEIGHT
  • Directions: Arlington to Boyton
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Stories: 2
  • Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Upper Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Utilities: Individual Gas Meter

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Declaration Of Trust Of Marianne Splenda and Splenda Marianne
Bought by
Kang Sona
Seller's Agent
Demetrius Chapin-rienzo
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gabriela Neagu
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
25.63%
Views
75

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-88.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,124,048
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$69,236

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2012
Sold by
Splenda Marianne
Bought by
Splenda Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2008
Sold by
Splenda Marianne
Bought by
Splenda Marianne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $340,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $243,046 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $321,684 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $240,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $322,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $180,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $1,250,000 +25.6% $923 / Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2025 06/11/25 For Sale $995,000 -- $734 / 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
2025 $9,134 $452,723 $118,861 $340,862
2024 $9,134 $443,709 $116,530 $334,179
2023 $8,871 $441,872 $114,245 $327,627
2022 $8,614 $426,209 $112,006 $321,203
2021 $8,609 $417,716 $109,810 $314,906
2020 $8,090 $420,362 $108,684 $311,678
2019 $7,698 $412,120 $106,553 $305,567
2018 $7,535 $404,041 $104,464 $299,577
2017 $7,254 $396,120 $102,416 $293,704
2016 $6,955 $388,354 $100,408 $287,946
2015 $6,846 $382,523 $98,901 $283,622
2014 $6,763 $375,032 $96,964 $278,068
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41100996

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2940-017-02