NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $897,000 - $1,289,458

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,784 Sq Ft
$587/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2024

Last sale price $970,000 $544 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,632/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 2-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of May 2024

Bring this North Berkeley Hills fairytale back to life in this contractor’s special! With a lovely layout accentuating Golden Gate views and some old world charm worthy of preserving, this 3+BD/2BA storybook home is ready for TLC and a modern vision. Step through the stone-arched front door into the 1784 SQFT home with original redwood intact. The living room features stunning views from the Golden Gate Bridge to Mt Tam. Both the fireplace mantle and crown molding retain the home’s vintage woodwork. A sunny dining room with mullioned windows and a built-in bench, shelving, and storage adjoins the kitchen with a bonus room, offering the opportunity to develop a dream custom kitchen with easy indoor/outdoor living to the backyard. Mature trees and terracing anchor the backyard vision where the large lot can be an oasis for entertaining, play or possible future development. Upstairs, the primary bedroom has an ensuite bath and a romantic dormer window with a view. Two other bright bedrooms share a full bath.The huge refurbished attic offers further potential development potential as another bedroom, office, or den, while the large basement and one car garage offer storage, parking and additional possibilities. Ideally located near Tilden Park, Kensington village, and top schools.

Last Listed By

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 04/18/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 5,253 Sq Ft Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • In Ground Pool

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62294526

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,616

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Spruce to Michigan to Kentucky
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Below Building Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5253
  • Parcel Number: 62294526
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2024
Closed on
May 18, 2024
Sold by
Cynthia Marie Foster Trust and Foster Cynthia Marie
Bought by
Naim Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Asila Sayedi
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$970,000
Premium/Discount to List
$71,000
7.9%
Total Days on Market
20
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$1,046,865

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,865
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,122,000
Outstanding Balance
$192,559
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$854,306

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2022
Sold by
Foster Cynthia M
Bought by
Cynthia Marie Foster Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1998
Sold by
Foster Doris J 1991 Trust and Mark
Bought by
Foster Cynthia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.79%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1996
Sold by
Foster Doris J
Bought by
Foster Mark and Foster Herbert B

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Naim Properties Llc $970,000 Chicago Title
Cynthia Marie Foster Trust -- --
Foster Cynthia M $150,000 First American Title Co
Foster Mark -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Naim Properties Llc $1,122,000
Previous Owner Foster Cynthia M $390,000
Previous Owner Foster Cynthia M $140,000
Previous Owner Foster Cynthia M $30,000
Previous Owner Foster Cynthia M $50,000
Previous Owner Foster Cynthia M $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $970,000 -- --
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $970,000 +7.9% $544 / Sq Ft
05/08/2024 05/08/24 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 For Sale $899,000 -- $504 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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
2024 $9,616 $506,441 $151,844 $354,597
2023 $11,215 $496,512 $148,867 $347,645
2022 $11,050 $486,779 $145,949 $340,830
2021 $11,004 $477,236 $143,088 $334,148
2020 $10,456 $472,342 $141,620 $330,722
2019 $9,968 $463,082 $138,844 $324,238
2018 $9,843 $454,004 $136,122 $317,882
2017 $9,498 $445,104 $133,454 $311,650
2016 $9,211 $436,377 $130,837 $305,540
2015 $9,132 $429,823 $128,872 $300,951
2014 $8,949 $421,404 $126,348 $295,056
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41056546

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 062-2945-026-00