Seller's Agent in 2024
Kim Marienthal
(510) 410-7083
1 in this area
32 Total Sales
5237 James Ave Oakland, CA 94618
Shafter NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,488,000 - $1,657,012
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,497
Sq Ft
$1,066/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- Claremont Middle School Rated 9+
- 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
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 13, 2024
Closed on
Oct 3, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
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
$61,003
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,074,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,061,576
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$534,427
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 21, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
Bought by
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
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,535,000 | Old Republic Title | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $745,000 | Placer Title Company | ||
| $319,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,074,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $227,150 |
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 | $1,535,000 | -- | -- |
| 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
60 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41073098
APN: 014-1236-008-00
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