NOT LISTED FOR SALE

515 Boynton Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,511,128

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,679 Sq Ft
$937/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2020

Last sale price $2,500,000 $933 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $17,418/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Live in a gorgeous, Tudor style home with elegant style in the picturesque community of the North Berkeley Hills! Perched on a high lot overlooking the tree-lined neighborhood below, with sweeping views of the Bay beyond, this incredible home features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, plus bonus rooms and a 2-car garage, is unforgettable and timeless! Gorgeous oak wood floors, stucco walls, crown molding, wood beams, elegant pointed entryways and wood window frames unify the home with character and style. The spacious kitchen features all stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. This home presides over a lush, well-tended front and backyard with a redwood deck. Trimmed hedges line the entire property, with high hedges surrounding the backyard for enclosed privacy. Located in an iconic neighborhood close to transportation, schools, shopping, and Tilden Regional Park. You can live with convenience in comfort, style, and elegance. A Must See!

Last Listed By

Richard Kim

Compass License #01410106 Listed on: 11/20/2020

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $41,145

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 8,510 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Lighting
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat
  • Water Filtration System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62293960

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$41,145

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Arlington=>Santa Barbara=>Florida=>Boynton
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Other, Tudor
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Insulation - Other, Other, Appliances, Thermostat, Windows
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Decorative, Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Energy Star Lighting, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s), Weather Stripping
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Other, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Other, Bridges
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Other, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Other, Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Other, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Remote, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
  • Utilities: Other Water/Sewer, Cable Available, Internet Available
  • Cooling: Other, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Other, Sink
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Other

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Other

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8510
  • Parcel Number: 62293960
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 4, 2024
Sold by
Paine Justin and Paine Tessa
Bought by
Platypus Industries Living Trust and Norton
Total Days on Market
2
Current Estimated Value
$2,511,128

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2020
Closed on
Dec 14, 2020
Sold by
Byun Jeemyung and Sohn Ahjean
Bought by
Paine Justin and Roxroat Tessa
Seller's Agent
Richard Kim
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Isabelle Cole
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,875,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$625,000
33.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.07%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
Finley Patrick L and Frick Barbara
Bought by
Byun Jeemyung and Sohn Ahjean

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2005
Sold by
Finley Patrick L and Frick Barbara
Bought by
Finley Patrick L and Frick Barbara

Range of Values:

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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
Platypus Industries Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Paine Justin $2,500,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Byun Jeemyung $1,750,000 Placer Title
Finley Patrick L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Paine Justin $300,000
Previous Owner Byun Jeemyung $1,300,000
Previous Owner Finley Patrick L $400,000
Previous Owner Finley Patrick L $322,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,500,000 -- --
12/18/2020 12/18/20 Sold $2,500,000 +33.3% $933 / Sq Ft
11/22/2020 11/22/20 Pending -- -- --
11/20/2020 11/20/20 For Sale $1,875,000 -- $700 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

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 $41,145 $2,653,000 $795,900 $1,857,100
2023 $40,280 $2,601,000 $780,300 $1,820,700
2022 $40,086 $2,550,000 $765,000 $1,785,000
2021 $39,702 $2,500,000 $750,000 $1,750,000
2020 $30,518 $1,894,235 $487,089 $1,407,146
2019 $29,374 $1,857,100 $477,540 $1,379,560
2018 $28,941 $1,820,700 $468,180 $1,352,520
2017 $27,995 $1,785,000 $459,000 $1,326,000
2016 $27,207 $1,750,000 $450,000 $1,300,000
2015 $11,713 $489,097 $285,740 $203,357
2014 $11,450 $479,517 $280,143 $199,374
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Richard Kim

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Richard Kim

    Compass

    (510) 814-4813

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

    Richard Kim
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Isabelle Cole

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 365-4703

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Isabelle Cole
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Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40929873

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 062-2939-060-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Kensington

515 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 515 Boynton Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 20 November 2020 and is currently priced at $2,511,128, approximately $937 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 515 Boynton Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.

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