Seller's Agent in 2024
Kim Marienthal
(510) 410-7083
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
5237 James Ave Oakland, CA 94618
Shafter NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,482,000 - $1,607,000
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,497
Sq Ft
$1,044/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- Oakland Technical High School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of October 2024This light-filled craftsman bungalow has original details with a remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. The living room and dining room have the original Gumwood (Eucalyptus) wood paneling (wainscoting) and hardwood floors. The dining room has beautiful built-in cabinets with leaded glass windows. The sunny, remodeled kitchen has a large island, breakfast nook and adjoining family room. One of the two bedrooms has a recently added bathroom. There is a separate office off of the back patio. The house has been retrofitted. 2 storage rooms in basement. The excellent location is near the Rockridge shopping center, College Avenue shops and restaurants, transportation, BART and convenient access to freeway entrance.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 3,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Formal Dining Room
- Partial Basement
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Kitchen
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Rockridge/N.Oak Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 1412368
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Hunt Sam J
Bought by
Ronnigen Ian and Chen Cynthia
Seller's Agent
Kim Marienthal
Buyer's Agent
Chulin Choi
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,535,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,000
10.04%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,200
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,074,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,061,576
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$501,624
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 21, 2012
Sold by
Bucar Katherine
Bought by
Hunt Sam J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Kroll Stewart M and Berman Cathy A
Bought by
Hunt Sam J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 1998
Sold by
Nelson David A and Nelson Nancy L
Bought by
Kroll Stewart M and Berman Cathy A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$227,150
Interest Rate
7.1%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnigen Ian | $1,535,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Hunt Sam J | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Hunt Sam J | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Hunt Sam J | $745,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Kroll Stewart M | $319,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Ronnigen Ian | $1,074,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Hunt Sam J | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kroll Stewart M | $227,150 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,535,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/16/2024 10/16/24 | Sold | $1,535,000 | +10.0% | $1,025 / Sq Ft |
| 09/24/2024 09/24/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/13/2024 09/13/24 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | -- | $932 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $13,236 | $1,535,000 | $460,500 | $1,074,500 |
| 2024 | $13,236 | $902,861 | $269,818 | $640,043 |
| 2023 | $13,951 | $892,021 | $264,527 | $627,494 |
| 2022 | $13,623 | $867,536 | $259,342 | $615,194 |
| 2021 | $13,110 | $850,390 | $254,258 | $603,132 |
| 2020 | $12,993 | $848,603 | $251,652 | $596,951 |
| 2019 | $12,559 | $831,969 | $246,719 | $585,250 |
| 2018 | $12,297 | $815,659 | $241,882 | $573,777 |
| 2017 | $11,848 | $799,667 | $237,140 | $562,527 |
| 2016 | $11,388 | $774,970 | $232,491 | $542,479 |
| 2015 | $11,331 | $763,334 | $229,000 | $534,334 |
| 2014 | $11,538 | $748,381 | $224,514 | $523,867 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kim Marienthal
-
Chulin Choi
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Chulin Choi
Vanguard Properties
(415) 794-7988
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41073098
APN: 014-1236-008-00
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