Michele Manzone
Compass
(510) 291-6194
57 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,500,000 Price
478 Boynton Ave Berkeley, CA 94707
Kensington AreaEstimated Value: $1,263,356
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,355
Sq Ft
$932/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Home fronts a creek
- Wood Flooring
- Window or Skylight in Bathroom
- A-Frame Home
- Jettted Tub and Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome 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
Red Oak Realty License #01906759 Listed on: 06/11/2025
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
- Home fronts a creek
- Partially Fenced Property
- Landscaped
- Lot Sloped Down
Home Design
- A-Frame Home
- Cottage
- 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
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
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
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Individual Gas Meter
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- 1000 Oaks Height Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 11, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
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
$13,356
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,114,228
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$149,128
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 27, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Berkeley, CA
-
Michele Manzone
-
Sally Han
Sally Han
(510) 544-0866
50 Total Sales
2 in Kensington
$2,560,000 Price Range
-
Eileen Townsend
Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
71 Total Sales
1 in Kensington
$1,725,000 Price
-
Marc Guay
Marc Guay
(628) 230-5948
38 Total Sales
8 in Kensington
$1.3M - $2.7M Price Range
-
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
(510) 495-1339
83 Total Sales
32 in Kensington
$1M - $2.8M Price Range
-
Alexis Thompson
Alexis Thompson
Responds QuicklyVillage Associates Real Estate
(510) 422-0708
72 Total Sales
4 in Kensington
$1.6M - $2.5M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,250,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | First American Title Company | ||
| -- | First American Title Company | ||
| -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,125,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $340,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $243,046 | ||
| Previous Owner | $321,684 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $240,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $75,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $322,700 | ||
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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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 | $9,527 | $1,243,000 | $375,000 | $875,000 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo
D
Seller's Agent in 2025
Demetrius Chapin-Rienzo
Red Oak Realty
(510) 527-9111
47 Total Sales
-
Gabriela Neagu
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gabriela Neagu
Red Oak Realty
(415) 965-9259
32 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41100996
APN: 062-2940-017-02
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