53 Menlo Place Berkeley, CA 94707
Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,308
Sq Ft
5,618
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Converted Garage
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Skylights in Kitchen
About This Home
As of August 2025Spacious French Country-style residence in the highly convenient and coveted North Berkeley Thousand Oaks neighborhood boasts spacious common living spaces and multiple outdoor areas for entertaining, home has central air conditoning, a rare find. The kitchen displays an older remodel with well-thought-out design choices exuding old-world charm and warmth. Sweet lighting fixtures surround the kitchen's interior, adjoining breakfast rm w/ French doors to lg deck for gathering friends and loved ones. Level in from walkway to front door to view an open concept floor plan, dining room opens to a gracious living room with an entire wall of built-in bookshelves, drenched in sunlight with views of the Bay. L/R opens to a deck to take in those breathtaking sunsets and views of garden below. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 hall bath (bath needs updating) on the main level. Lower Level: large family rm with fireplace (would also work as a primary bedroom with updated hall bath*). Laundry rm and ample storage. Studio apartment, full updated bath, kitchen needs remodeling, has exterior and interior access. Ideal location, close proximity to vibrant Solano Ave cafes, shops & eateries or stroll to Kensington Circle eateries and Sunday farmers market. Easy access to Bart stations and bus lines.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Timothy Cannon
Red Oak Realty License #00665085 Listed on: 07/03/2025
Co-Listed By
Anne Politeo
Red Oak Realty License #00843273
Last Buyer's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty License #01228854
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,815
Year Built
- 1924
Lot Details
- 5,618 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- Converted Garage
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,308 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Skylights in Kitchen
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating Available
- Master Meter
- Natural Gas Connected
- Master Gas Meter
Community Details
- Bridge Aor Association
- 1000 0Aks Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2010
Sold by
Gilbert Sandra M and Gilbert Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Gilbert Sandra M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
5.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Own a part of history. The Charles H. Spear House is one of the most notable and elegant Colonial Revival residences in Berkeley. Interior flooring and paint recently maintained. Home is ready to be lived in. Exterior white paint beautification would be nice. Main level grand foyer with an office/library to the left. Sliding wooden doors to a living room on the right with a brick wood burning
Hemant Prasad Pacific Star Real Estate & Loans
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Servicelink Di |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $354,500 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $470,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $500,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $500,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2025 08/01/25 | Sold | $2,050,000 | +17.2% | $620 / Sq Ft |
| 07/15/2025 07/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/03/2025 07/03/25 | For Sale | $1,749,000 | -- | $529 / 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 | $8,815 | $140,603 | $88,509 | $59,094 |
| 2024 | $8,815 | $137,710 | $86,774 | $57,936 |
| 2023 | $8,475 | $141,872 | $85,072 | $56,800 |
| 2022 | $8,062 | $132,091 | $83,405 | $55,686 |
| 2021 | $7,979 | $129,363 | $81,769 | $54,594 |
| 2020 | $7,272 | $134,966 | $80,931 | $54,035 |
| 2019 | $6,664 | $132,319 | $79,344 | $52,975 |
| 2018 | $6,450 | $129,726 | $77,789 | $51,937 |
| 2017 | $6,197 | $127,183 | $76,264 | $50,919 |
| 2016 | $5,759 | $124,688 | $74,768 | $49,920 |
| 2015 | $5,630 | $122,816 | $73,645 | $49,171 |
| 2014 | $5,516 | $120,411 | $72,203 | $48,208 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2025
Timothy Cannon
Red Oak Realty
-
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Anne Politeo
Red Oak Realty
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41103558
APN: 062-2907-015-00
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