NOT LISTED FOR SALE

479 Vassar Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Estimated Value: $1,407,000 - $1,593,417

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
$1,041/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 27, 2022

Last sale price $2,000,000 $1,401 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,737/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

This impressive c.1940's view home has been updated, reimagined and improved. Not only are the kitchen and baths beautiful, the systems have been updated: EV plug, new heat pump with air, retrofit, electrical and roof...Situated on a private, verdant parcel, the owners have created a lush oasis for butterflies, bees and birds with thoughtful native planting. West facing views of San Francisco, Mount Tamalpais, Golden Gate Bridge and beyond. Three generously sized bedrooms, and two stylishly remodeled bathrooms, the colors are serene and beachy. All living is on one level with just a few steps up to the main entry and interior access from the two car garage. Garage has excellent built in storage. Located in an idyllic North Berkeley neighborhood, which looks out to lovely views. With in close proximity is Dorothy Bolt Park, Tilden Regional Park, hiking and biking trails are moments away. A block to public bus stop the TransBay and BART direct line or to UC Campus. Move in ready

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ruth Frassetto

Vanguard Properties License #00779030 Listed on: 04/19/2022

Vanguard Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Helene Barkin

The Agency License #01032351

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 5,063 Sq Ft Lot
  • Perimeter Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown
  • Mount Tamalpais

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Lighting

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Unk but Lovely
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62294610

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Spruce to Vassar
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Attic Fan, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Heat Pump - Air, Other
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Other Equipment: See Remarks
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Thermostat
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Perimeter
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water, Bridges, City, Mt Tamalpais
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Unk but Lovely
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Garden, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance, Private Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Heat Pump-Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, 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: 5063
  • Parcel Number: 62294610
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2022
Closed on
May 9, 2022
Sold by
Young Scott S and Osten Pamela
Bought by
Holderman/Coplan Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Ruth Frassetto
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Helene Barkin
The Agency
List Price
$1,198,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$802,000
66.94%
Current Estimated Value
$1,486,854

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$513,146
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.97%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,229,264
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$257,590

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2007
Sold by
Bretall Scott A and Gillett Erin B
Bought by
Osten Young Scott S and Osten Young Pamela M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$696,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2002
Sold by
Mcelveen William T and Estate Of Kathleen Marie Conne
Bought by
Bretall Scott A and Gillett Erin B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$474,800
Interest Rate
5%
Source: Public Records

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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
Holderman/Coplan Family Trust $2,000,000 Chicago Title
Osten Young Scott S $870,000 Chicago Title Co
Bretall Scott A $593,500 First California Title Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Holderman/Coplan Family Trust $1,300,000
Previous Owner Osten Young Scott S $696,000
Previous Owner Bretall Scott A $474,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
05/27/2022 05/27/22 Sold $2,000,000 +66.9% $1,401 / Sq Ft
04/24/2022 04/24/22 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2022 04/19/22 For Sale $1,198,000 -- $839 / 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 $11,365 $692,462 $209,922 $489,540
2024 $11,365 $678,751 $205,807 $479,944
2023 $11,118 $665,305 $201,772 $470,533
2022 $16,244 $1,091,313 $329,494 $768,819
2021 $16,295 $1,069,781 $323,034 $753,747
2020 $15,478 $1,065,740 $319,722 $746,018
2019 $14,931 $1,044,851 $313,455 $731,396
2018 $14,693 $1,024,371 $307,311 $717,060
2017 $14,189 $1,004,292 $301,287 $703,005
2016 $13,778 $984,604 $295,381 $689,223
2015 $13,600 $969,823 $290,947 $678,876
2014 $11,718 $810,000 $243,000 $567,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40989219

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2946-010-00