Seller's Agent in 2021
Martin Hendren
Exp Realty Of Northern Ca, Inc
(925) 786-3398
2 in this area
26 Total Sales
4953 Desmond St Oakland, CA 94618
Temescal NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,612,000 - $2,526,000
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,673
Sq Ft
$720/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Fireplace
- Oakland Technical High School Rated A
- Detached Garage
- Garden
About This Home
As of March 2021Welcome to 4953 Desmond St - a truly unique property on the Temescal/Rockridge border close to BART, shopping on College or Piedmont Ave and freeway access. You can choose your living options: As a single family residence (levels 2 and 3) with a rental unit (level 1) or as a 3 separate units each with their own utility hookups. This 1910 Bungalow has beautiful exterior wood trim and stained glass windows from another era. Large 3 car garage with extra long driveway for additional parking.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Exp Realty Of Northern Ca, Inc License #01166864 Listed on: 11/13/2020
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Duplex
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- Fireplace
- Wood Flooring
- Finished Basement
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Parking
- Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Electricity To Lot Line
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- 2,673 Sq Ft Building
- Contra Costa Association
- Temescal/R.Ridge Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1311379
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 13, 2020
Closed on
Mar 9, 2021
Sold by
Jacobi Robert W and Stevens Jacobi Freddi
Bought by
Russell Wadleigh Miriam Lynn
Seller's Agent
Martin Hendren
Exp Realty Of Northern Ca, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Sabine Dillion
KW Peninsula Estates
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-2.97%
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
$325,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$896,429
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,029,334
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 2021
Sold by
Wadleigh Daniel B
Bought by
Russell Wadleigh Miriam
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$896,429
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,029,334
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 7, 2015
Sold by
Ivy Star Llc
Bought by
Jacobi Emily and Jacobi Robert W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,775
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 18, 2013
Sold by
Shaw Philip M and Mortgage Electronic Registrati
Bought by
Ivy Star Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 1998
Sold by
Wedemeyer Robert C and Wedemeyer Melinda M
Bought by
Shaw Philip M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
9.5%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wadleigh Miriam Lynn | $1,600,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Russell Wadleigh Miriam | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Jacobi Emily | $1,155,000 | Old Republic Title Co Montcl | |
| Ivy Star Llc | $722,000 | None Available | |
| Shaw Philip M | $215,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Russell Wadleigh Miriam Lynn | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Jacobi Emily | $800,775 | |
| Previous Owner | Shaw Philip M | $172,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,600,000 | -- | -- | |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,600,000 | -- | -- | |
| 03/24/2021 03/24/21 | Sold | $1,600,000 | 0.0% | $599 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/24/2021 03/24/21 | Sold | $1,600,000 | -3.0% | $599 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/14/2020 12/14/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/14/2020 12/14/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/13/2020 11/13/20 | For Sale | $1,649,000 | 0.0% | $617 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/26/2020 10/26/20 | For Sale | $1,649,000 | -- | $617 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 | $23,261 | $1,731,871 | $519,561 | $1,212,310 |
| 2024 | $23,261 | $1,697,920 | $509,376 | $1,188,544 |
| 2023 | $24,653 | $1,664,640 | $499,392 | $1,165,248 |
| 2022 | $24,155 | $1,632,000 | $489,600 | $1,142,400 |
| 2021 | $21,068 | $1,275,395 | $384,718 | $897,677 |
| 2020 | $18,874 | $1,269,251 | $380,775 | $888,476 |
| 2019 | $18,184 | $1,244,373 | $373,312 | $871,061 |
| 2018 | $17,802 | $1,219,980 | $365,994 | $853,986 |
| 2017 | $17,174 | $1,196,060 | $358,818 | $837,242 |
| 2016 | $16,739 | $1,172,613 | $351,784 | $820,829 |
| 2015 | $11,080 | $739,767 | $221,930 | $517,837 |
| 2014 | $11,488 | $725,277 | $217,583 | $507,694 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Martin Hendren
-
John Fondnazio
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
John Fondnazio
Exp Realty Of Northern Ca, Inc
(925) 817-9053
2 in this area
56 Total Sales
-
Sabine Dillion
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Sabine Dillion
KW Peninsula Estates
(650) 224-8963
2 in this area
13 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40929236
APN: 013-1137-009-00
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