NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 Virginia Gardens Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,672,680 - $2,162,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,498 Sq Ft
$786/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 14, 2025

Last sale price $2,160,000 $865 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,161 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Home
  • 5-minute walk to North Berkeley Station
  • Viking Appliances
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

This stunning North Berkeley home was taken down to the studs, expanded, and fully remodeled in 2006, offering 2,498± sq ft of light-filled space with 4+ bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac just blocks from North Berkeley BART, it sits near Crystal Red and Cedar Rose Parks, backs to the West St. Path and Ohlone Greenway, and is close to shops, restaurants, and transit. The main level features a formal entry, vaulted ceilings in the living room, a custom tile fireplace, and an expansive chef’s kitchen with a center island, second sink, 48” Viking range, commercial fridge, cherry cabinetry, granite counters, and stainless appliances, all opening to the dining area and a rear deck with spa. A bedroom, half bath, and handicap-accessible ramp complete this level. Upstairs includes two bedrooms and a remodeled bath, while the top floor hosts a private primary suite with dual closets, custom tile bath, and French doors to a lovely balcony. The lower level offers a plus room, large flex space, remodeled bath, laundry, and rear entry. Additional highlights include a detached office/studio with electricity, landscaped yard with lawn, dual-pane windows, wide plank wood floors, 2-car parking pad, and updated systems, drainage, and foundation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KEVIN TANNAHILL

The Agency License #01194662 Listed on: 10/21/2025

Co-Listed By

KYLE TANNAHILL

The Agency License #02014309

Last Buyer's Agent

Simon Black

Red Oak Realty License #01953847

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Tri-Level Property
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Viking Appliances

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58213928

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBAGENCY 2
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: Delaware to Acton to Virginia to Virginia Grdns
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Rectangular Lot, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab, Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public, Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 58213928

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2025
Closed on
Nov 6, 2025
Sold by
Joyce Jennifer L and Joyce Alan K
Bought by
Lam Jennifer and Lam Chung Wai
Seller's Agent
KEVIN TANNAHILL
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Simon Black
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$2,160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$665,000
44.48%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$1,963,170

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$196,830
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2005
Sold by
Joyce Alan K and Joyce Jennifer L
Bought by
Joyce Alan K and Joyce Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2001
Sold by
Hum Won Gary E and Hum Won Carmen
Bought by
Joyce Alan K and Joyce Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,500
Interest Rate
4.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 2001
Sold by
Hum Won Gary E and Hum Won Carmen
Bought by
Hum Won Gary E and Hum Won Carmen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 2, 1998
Sold by
Won Gary E and Won Carmen
Bought by
Hum Won Gary E and Hum Won Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1998
Sold by
Won Gary E and Won Carmen
Bought by
Hum Won Gary E and Hum Won Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 1996
Sold by
Won Gary E and Won Carmen
Bought by
Hum Won Gary E and Hum Won Carmen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1994
Sold by
Won Gary E and Won Gary
Bought by
Won Gary E and Won Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,250
Interest Rate
8.65%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lam Jennifer $2,160,000 Old Republic Title Company
Joyce Alan K -- Placer Title Company
Joyce Alan K $85,272 Fidelity National Title Co
Hum Won Gary E -- --
Hum Won Gary E -- North American Title Co
Hum Won Gary E -- North American Title Co
Hum Won Gary E -- --
Won Gary E -- North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Joyce Alan K $550,000
Previous Owner Joyce Alan K $170,500
Previous Owner Hum Won Gary E $172,500
Previous Owner Won Gary E $176,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/14/2025 11/14/25 Sold $2,160,000 +44.5% $865 / Sq Ft
11/04/2025 11/04/25 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2025 10/21/25 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $598 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $9,033 $423,959 $98,381 $325,578
2024 $9,033 $415,647 $96,452 $319,195
2023 $8,769 $407,500 $94,562 $312,938
2022 $8,506 $399,509 $92,707 $306,802
2021 $8,497 $391,678 $90,890 $300,788
2020 $7,837 $377,765 $89,958 $287,807
2019 $7,426 $370,360 $88,195 $282,165
2018 $7,271 $363,100 $86,466 $276,634
2017 $6,993 $355,982 $84,771 $271,211
2016 $6,684 $349,004 $83,109 $265,895
2015 $6,576 $343,763 $81,861 $261,902
2014 $6,489 $337,031 $80,258 $256,773
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • KEVIN TANNAHILL

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    KEVIN TANNAHILL

    The Agency

    (510) 524-1112

    2 in this area

    78 Total Sales

    KEVIN TANNAHILL
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  • KYLE TANNAHILL

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    KYLE TANNAHILL

    The Agency

    (510) 439-7414

    5 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    KYLE TANNAHILL
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  • Simon Black

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Simon Black

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 409-0026

    4 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Simon Black
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41115376

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2139-028-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

5 Virginia Gardens, Berkeley, CA

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