478 Boynton Ave Berkeley, CA 94707
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,355
Sq Ft
4,800
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- A-Frame Home
- Wood Flooring
- Tankless Water Heater
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
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
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,134
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
Home Design
- A-Frame Home
- Cottage
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Elastomeric Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Window Screens
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 1000 Oaks Height Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | 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 | $340,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $243,046 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $321,684 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $240,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $75,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $322,700 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $50,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $275,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $25,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
-
D
Seller's Agent in 2025
Demetrius Chapin-rienzo
Red Oak Realty
-
G
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Gabriela Neagu
Red Oak Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41100996
APN: 062-2940-017-02
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