NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 Cragmont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,989,669

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,930 Sq Ft
$1,031/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 1, 2024

Last sale price $1,930,000 $1,000 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,764 / mo

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

Discover this stunning Mid-Century Modern gem in the Berkeley Hills, where nature and luxury meet. Surrounded by two grand trees—a towering pine and a majestic redwood—this home offers privacy without sacrificing sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Mount Tam. Wake up to the awe-inspiring sight of the Golden Gate Bridge from the comfort of your bed in the spacious main bedroom—a truly one-of-a-kind experience. This home has been completely updated with a brand-new kitchen and baths that bring modern sophistication, while the beautifully designed landscaping enhances the natural surroundings. Off-street parking provides added convenience. A perfect blend of timeless design, stunning views, and modern updates, this Berkeley Hills masterpiece is an opportunity not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vincent Minelli

The Agency License #01926199 Listed on: 09/18/2024

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

Elise Krueger

The Agency License #02127421

The Agency

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 5,916 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Grizzly Peak Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

5,916 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: GRIZZLY PEAK
  • Directions: Grizzly Peak to Cragmont
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard, Full
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport, Covered

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • 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: 5916
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2024
Closed on
Oct 17, 2024
Sold by
Amalia Minieri-Abel Living Trust and Madlener Alex
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vincent Minelli
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Elise Krueger
The Agency
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$435,000
29.1%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$1,989,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,544,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,510,610
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$479,059

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2019
Sold by
Abel Family Living Trust
Bought by
Minieri Abel Amalia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2006
Sold by
Abel Carlos A and Abel Amalia M
Bought by
Abel Carlos and Minieri Abel Amalia
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Berkeley Hills, CA

  • Daniel Winkler Real Estate Agent - Winkler Real Estate Group

    Daniel Winkler

    Responds Quickly

    Winkler Real Estate Group

    (510) 871-8855

    134 Total Sales

    6 in Berkeley Hills

    $495K - $1.6M Price Range

    Daniel Winkler
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  • Eileen Townsend Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Eileen Townsend

    Compass

    (628) 250-3928

    72 Total Sales

    9 in Berkeley Hills

    $1.2M - $2.4M Price Range

    Eileen Townsend
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  • Perry Gastis Real Estate Agent - Bridges 8 Real Estate

    Perry Gastis

    Bridges 8 Real Estate

    (650) 502-5378

    82 Total Sales

    5 in Berkeley Hills

    $1.3M - $3.2M Price Range

    Perry Gastis
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  • Marc Guay Real Estate Agent

    Marc Guay

    (628) 230-5948

    38 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $1,900,000 Price

    Marc Guay
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  • TANIA BALAZS JACARD Real Estate Agent - Red Oak Realty

    TANIA BALAZS JACARD

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 495-1339

    83 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $1,930,000 Price

    TANIA BALAZS JACARD
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  • Kelly Crawford Real Estate Agent - Vanguard Properties

    Kelly Crawford

    Vanguard Properties

    (925) 396-7158

    215 Total Sales

    1 in Berkeley Hills

    $950,000 Price

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,930,000 Old Republic Title
Minieri Abel Amalia -- None Available
Amalia Minieri Abel Living Trust -- None Available
Abel Carlos -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,544,000
Previous Owner Abel Carlos $116,568
Previous Owner Abel Carlos A $250,000
Previous Owner Abel Carlos A $134,500
Previous Owner Abel Carlos A $127,498
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,930,000 -- --
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $1,930,000 +29.1% $1,000 / Sq Ft
10/01/2024 10/01/24 Pending -- -- --
09/18/2024 09/18/24 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $775 / Sq Ft
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Tax History

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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
2026 $29,350 $1,961,600 $590,580 $1,378,020
2025 $22,538 $1,923,000 $579,000 $1,351,000
2024 $22,538 $1,525,000 $460,000 $1,065,000
2023 $8,385 $363,392 $232,391 $138,001
2022 $8,119 $356,130 $227,835 $135,295
2021 $8,101 $349,010 $223,368 $132,642
2020 $7,573 $352,361 $221,078 $131,283
2019 $7,162 $345,453 $216,744 $128,709
2018 $6,997 $338,681 $212,495 $126,186
2017 $6,732 $332,041 $208,329 $123,712
2016 $6,422 $325,530 $204,244 $121,286
2015 $6,313 $320,642 $201,177 $119,465
2014 $6,174 $314,364 $197,238 $117,126
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Vincent Minelli Real Estate Agent - The Agency

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Vincent Minelli

    The Agency

    (510) 326-8034

    4 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Vincent Minelli
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  • Elise Krueger Real Estate Agent - The Agency

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Elise Krueger

    The Agency

    (510) 829-6093

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Elise Krueger
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41073575

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2953-039-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

523 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley, CA

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