NOT LISTED FOR SALE

50 Arden Rd Berkeley, CA 94704

Estimated Value: $1,614,000 - $2,247,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,934 Sq Ft
$981/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 20, 2022

Last sale price $2,100,000 $1,086 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,908/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of April 2022

Sited on a cul-de-sac of Panoramic Hill 50 Arden Rd is a classic home with expansive views of the entire San Francisco Bay. Located on lower Panoramic Hill and just one parcel south of the Orchard Steps this is the best of both worlds: close to incredible hiking trails, both Downtown Berkeley & Elmwood commercial districts as well as the University campus. Once inside the redwood walled living and dining rooms open to the deck through French doors showcasing breathtaking views. The vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, shoji screens and copper trimmed fireplace all speak to an era where craftsmanship soared. There are three bedrooms and two baths plus a redwood clad office at the top of the house. Lovingly preserved and conscientiously upgraded this home is equip with a modern heat pump/AC system. The lot extends up to the next street and has various patios, a play house, planting areas and plenty of room to stretch out and garden.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149 Listed on: 03/18/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Reichert

License #01078832

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $28,900

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 6,342 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Wellington
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55186226

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$28,900

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Panoramic to Arden
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Tri-Level
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Heat Pump - Air
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Study, Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Wellington
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • 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: 6342
  • Parcel Number: 55186226
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Kormos Remy N and Kormos Cyril
Bought by
Lammers Devin and Lammers Laura
Current Estimated Value
$1,917,813

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2015
Sold by
Kormos Cyril F and Kormos Rebecca
Bought by
Kormos Cyril and Kormos Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$266,400
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2013
Sold by
Kormos Cyril F and Kormos Rebecca
Bought by
Kormos Cyril and Kormos Rebecca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2003
Sold by
Harpell Helen R and Harpell Joseph
Bought by
Gandara Marcos and Gazzano Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1999
Sold by
Harpell J E and Harpell Helen
Bought by
Harpell Joseph E and Harpell Helen R

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1994
Sold by
Kormos Harry R and Kormos Danielle T
Bought by
Kormos Harry R and Kormos Danielle T
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Lammers Devin $1,115,000 Old Republic Title Company
Kormos Cyril -- Old Republic Title Company
Kormos Cyril F -- Old Republic Title Company
Kormos Remy N -- Old Republic Title Company
Kormos Cyril -- None Available
Gandara Marcos $610,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Harpell Joseph E -- --
Kormos Harry R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lammers Devin $970,000
Previous Owner Lammers Devin $885,000
Previous Owner Lammers Devin $625,500
Previous Owner Kormos Remy N $266,400
Previous Owner Gandara Marcos $396,000
Previous Owner Gandara Marcos $400,000
Closed Gandara Marcos $149,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
04/20/2022 04/20/22 Sold $2,100,000 +31.7% $1,086 / Sq Ft
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $825 / 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 $28,900 $2,221,520 $668,556 $1,559,964
2024 $28,900 $2,068,000 $622,500 $1,452,500
2023 $27,045 $1,932,000 $579,600 $1,352,400
2022 $18,980 $1,255,737 $378,821 $883,916
2021 $19,707 $1,230,984 $371,395 $866,589
2020 $18,776 $1,225,295 $367,588 $857,707
2019 $18,157 $1,201,278 $360,383 $840,895
2018 $17,845 $1,177,728 $353,318 $824,410
2017 $17,244 $1,154,637 $346,391 $808,246
2016 $16,743 $1,132,003 $339,601 $792,402
2015 $4,218 $100,370 $55,489 $44,881
2014 $4,053 $98,403 $54,402 $44,001
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40985200

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1862-026-00