NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5 W Parnassus Ct Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,745,000 - $2,701,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,357 Sq Ft
$898/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2020

Last sale price $1,650,000 $700 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,710/month

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Tile Countertops
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2020

Perched in the hills above the UC Berkeley campus with filtered views of San Francisco Bay and privacy afforded by its adjacent properties, this spacious, secluded 1939 home was designed by the architect of UC Berkeley’s Alumni House and the Packard House in Los Altos Hills. Virgin clear redwood lines the home’s entry, gracious and generously sized living room with brick fireplace and dining room. A wall of windows invites the outside in from a huge patio at the entrance, making it ideal for entertaining in warm weather. Main level’s master en suite bedroom connects to cozy adjacent office. Smaller second bedroom/den and full bath off hall. Self-contained lower level has separate entrance to au pair/family/common room with kitchenette, two bedrooms, a full bath and utility room with access to private deck. Two adjacent lots totaling 18,469 sq ft included in purchase price.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barry Pilger

Stafford Real Estate License #01207716 Listed on: 07/05/2020

Co-Listed By

Catherine Moss

Stafford Real Estate License #01835005

Last Buyer's Agent

Steven Michaelides

The GRUBB Company License #01275784

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 7,808 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Bay Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by C.W.W. Mayhew
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58223222

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,521

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPIL
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley
  • Directions: Grizzly Peak/Avenida/Campus/Parnassus
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay
  • Builder Name: C.W.W. Mayhew
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Space Per Unit - 2, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7808
  • Parcel Number: 58223222

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2020
Sold by
Hwang Tina C and Dreibelbis Robert K
Bought by
Dreibelbis Robert Keith and Hwang Tina C
Current Estimated Value
$2,117,327

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 5, 2020
Closed on
Aug 26, 2020
Sold by
Warrick Sheridan F and The Warrick Declaration Revoca
Bought by
Hwang Tina C and Dreibelbis Robert K
Seller's Agent
Barry Pilger
Stafford Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Steven Michaelides
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$1,600,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$719,165
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,398,162
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
Dreibelbis Robert Keith -- None Available
Hwang Tina C $1,650,000 First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hwang Tina C $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,650,000 -- --
09/08/2020 09/08/20 Sold $1,650,000 -13.2% $700 / Sq Ft
08/09/2020 08/09/20 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2020 07/18/20 Price Changed $1,900,000 +18.8% $806 / Sq Ft
07/05/2020 07/05/20 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $679 / 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
2024 $23,521 $1,547,657 $466,397 $1,088,260
2023 $22,989 $1,524,185 $457,255 $1,066,930
2022 $22,547 $1,487,300 $448,290 $1,046,010
2021 $22,622 $1,458,000 $439,500 $1,025,500
2020 $5,365 $124,647 $73,084 $51,563
2019 $4,932 $122,204 $71,652 $50,552
2018 $4,781 $119,808 $70,247 $49,561
2017 $4,576 $117,459 $68,870 $48,589
2016 $4,263 $115,155 $67,519 $47,636
2015 $4,172 $113,426 $66,505 $46,921
2014 $4,020 $111,204 $65,202 $46,002
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Barry Pilger

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Barry Pilger

    Stafford Real Estate

    (510) 812-7305

    1 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Barry Pilger
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Catherine Moss

    Stafford Real Estate

    (510) 251-1948

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

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  • Steven Michaelides

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Steven Michaelides

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 435-9290

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Steven Michaelides
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40911083

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2232-022-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

5 W Parnassus Ct, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 5 W Parnassus Ct, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 05 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,117,327, approximately $898 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 5 W Parnassus Ct is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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