
488 Kentucky Ave Berkeley, CA 94707
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Solar Power System
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park
About This Home
As of April 2025A hilltop hideaway backdropped by uninterrupted views, this Berkeley beauty affords a light-soaked floorplan decked in hardwoods. The formal living room is the crown jewel, with rustic fireplace, beamed ceiling and oversized windows that frame bay views. A spacious kitchen is flanked by two glass sliders that spill outward into a patio, blurring the lines between indoor/outdoor entertaining. The home unfolds to reveal 3 sunny bedrooms including a primary suite with ensuite bath. Downstairs you’ll find a cozy family room, laundry, 3rd full bath and a studio with a 4th full bathroom and separate entrance. With a huge deck anchoring one end of the space, a landscaped yard is a veritable oasis, with treehouse and trampoline. Equipped with owned solar panels and a detached storage room, this hilltop escape is located around the corner from Dorothy Bolte Park and the top-rated Step One Preschool, and just minutes to Tilden Park’s Little Farm for weekend wanderings.
Last Buyer's Agent
Christian Thede
NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES License #01335015
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,213
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 5,740 Sq Ft Lot
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Wood Fence
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Panoramic
- Bridge
- Downtown
- Mount Tamalpais
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Converted Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 62294417
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Grant Deed | $705,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Co |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $570,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $525,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $555,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $600,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/07/2025 04/07/25 | Sold | $1,600,000 | +33.6% | $681 / Sq Ft |
03/20/2025 03/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/04/2025 03/04/25 | For Sale | $1,198,000 | -- | $510 / Sq Ft |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $17,213 | $937,474 | $283,342 | $661,132 |
2024 | $17,213 | $918,960 | $277,788 | $648,172 |
2023 | $16,841 | $907,807 | $272,342 | $635,465 |
2022 | $16,561 | $883,012 | $267,003 | $623,009 |
2021 | $16,544 | $865,564 | $261,769 | $610,795 |
2020 | $17,690 | $863,617 | $259,085 | $604,532 |
2019 | $16,989 | $846,690 | $254,007 | $592,683 |
2018 | $16,761 | $830,094 | $249,028 | $581,066 |
2017 | $14,236 | $813,823 | $244,147 | $569,676 |
2016 | $13,781 | $797,868 | $239,360 | $558,508 |
2015 | $13,627 | $785,891 | $235,767 | $550,124 |
2014 | $13,423 | $770,501 | $231,150 | $539,351 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Mark Choi
The Agency
(510) 381-1116
10 in this area
93 Total Sales
-
C
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Christian Thede
NORTHBRAE PROPERTIES
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41088103

APN: 062-2944-017-00
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