NOT LISTED FOR SALE

536 The Alameda Berkeley, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $2,410,000 - $2,731,084

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,749 Sq Ft
$929/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 05, 2020

Last sale price $2,230,000 $811 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,361/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Secluded Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2020

Thousand Oaks traditional classic lovingly remodeled for open concept multi-generation living. Mt Tam and Bay view form backdrop from almost every window. Level-in from the street, the interior elevator creates ease of one-level living throughout. The living room, dining area and the kitchen open to the stunning slate deck for outdoor dining, entertaining and glorious sunsets. The chef's kitchen delights with sunlit views while cooking. Three bedrooms (including master) and full bath are all on one level. A family room with fireplace, two generous-sized bedrooms, kitchenette and full bath create an in-law or ADU unit with separate entrance, or complements the full use of the entire house accessed by either the stairs or the elevator. Family room opens to additional large deck for entertaining, R&R or play. A cascading lower deck just past the rose garden leads to the winding pathway thru the backyard, evoking a walk in your private park. Close to BART, easy access to UC Berkeley Campus

Last Agent to Sell the Property

G. Julia Bivins

Compass License #01212970 Listed on: 05/20/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer Wolan

District Homes License #01939981

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Downtown
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gravity Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6229038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Thousand Oaks
  • Directions: Colusa or Arlington / Thousand Oaks / The Alameda
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Other
  • remarks11: All Covid-19 protocols in place. Prior to showing appointment, Buyers' agent to confirm Buyers' viewing of virtual tour, provide PEAD form and Buyers financial proof. Disclosures will be ready next week. Only showing agent and max two Buyers who SIP together can attend showing at any one time. Masks must be worn at all times. Property facilities may not be used. Contact L/A with questions. Please read the following link, have Buyers sign and return to L/A prior to viewing appointment along with Buyer financials: http://COVID-rules.ggsir.com
  • remarks22: G. JULIA BIVINS - Cell: 510-507-8484 - Thousand Oaks traditional classic lovingly remodeled for open concept multi-generation living. Mt Tam and Bay view form backdrop from almost every window. Level-in from the street, the interior elevator creates ease of one-level living throughout. The living room, dining area and the kitchen open to the stunning slate deck for outdoor dining, entertaining and glorious sunsets. The chef's kitchen delights with sunlit views while cooking. Three bedrooms (including master) and full bath are all on one level. A family room with fireplace, two generous-sized bedrooms, kitchenette and full bath create an in-law or ADU unit with separate entrance, or complements the full use of the entire house accessed by either the stairs or the elevator. Family room opens to additional large deck for entertaining, R&R or play. A cascading lower deck just past the rose garden leads to the winding pathway thru the backyard, evoking a walk in your private park. Close to BART, easy access to UC Berkeley Campus
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Secluded, Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Downtown, Hills, Other
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7800
  • Parcel Number: 6229038

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2020
Closed on
Jun 2, 2020
Sold by
Crommie Michael F and Michael Crommie Living Trust
Bought by
Yen Lee Leon and Unal Elcin
Seller's Agent
G. Julia Bivins
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Wolan
District Homes
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,230,000
Premium/Discount to List
$235,000
11.78%
Current Estimated Value
$2,554,021

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$324,021
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.46%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2016
Sold by
Crommie Michael F
Bought by
Crommie Michael F and The Michael Crommie Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and Epstein Julia Lee
Bought by
Crommie Michael F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2014
Sold by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and Mary Elizabeth Sandel Trust
Bought by
Sandel Epstein Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2010
Sold by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and Epstein Julia Lee
Bought by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and The Mary Elizabeth Sandel Trus

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$354,000
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2008
Sold by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and Epstein Julia L
Bought by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and The Mary Elizabeth Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$389,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2003
Sold by
Epstein Julia L and Julia L Epstein Living Trust
Bought by
Sandel Mary Elizabeth and Epstein Julia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$427,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2002
Sold by
Sandel M Elizabeth and Epstein Julia L
Bought by
Sandel M Elizabeth and Mary Elizabeth Sandel Living T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1997
Sold by
Walker Daniel E and Walker Maureen C
Bought by
Sandel M Elizabeth and Epstein Julia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$460,800
Interest Rate
7.83%
Source: Public Records

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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
Yen Lee Leon $2,230,000 Chicago Title Company
Crommie Michael F -- Accommodation
Crommie Michael F $1,900,000 Chicago Title Company
Sandel Epstein Trust -- None Available
Sandel Mary Elizabeth -- Old Republic Title Company
Sandel Mary Elizabeth -- Old Republic Title Company
Sandel Mary Elizabeth -- Old Republic Title Company
Sandel Mary Elizabeth -- First American Title Company
Sandel M Elizabeth -- --
Epstein Julia L -- --
Sandel M Elizabeth $576,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Crommie Michael F $1,100,000
Previous Owner Sandel Mary Elizabeth $354,000
Previous Owner Sandel Mary Elizabeth $389,000
Previous Owner Sandel Mary Elizabeth $427,000
Previous Owner Sandel M Elizabeth $460,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,230,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,230,000 -- --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Sold $2,230,000 +11.8% $811 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2020 05/20/20 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $726 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2025 $35,744 $2,431,794 $731,638 $1,707,156
2024 $35,744 $2,383,983 $717,295 $1,673,688
2023 $34,979 $2,344,108 $703,232 $1,640,876
2022 $34,565 $2,291,148 $689,444 $1,608,704
2021 $34,779 $2,247,501 $675,930 $1,577,171
2020 $30,891 $2,056,597 $616,979 $1,439,618
2019 $29,285 $2,016,280 $604,884 $1,411,396
2018 $28,785 $1,976,760 $593,028 $1,383,732
2017 $27,836 $1,938,000 $581,400 $1,356,600
2016 $14,387 $854,528 $252,697 $601,831
2015 $14,077 $841,695 $248,902 $592,793
2014 $13,870 $825,212 $244,028 $581,184
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    G. Julia Bivins

    Compass

    (510) 339-8900

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    G. Julia Bivins
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  • Jennifer Wolan

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jennifer Wolan

    District Homes

    (510) 909-4762

    9 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Jennifer Wolan
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40905365

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2903-008-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707

536 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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