NOT LISTED FOR SALE

54 Tamalpais Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,047,000 - $2,173,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,143 Sq Ft
$666/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 23, 2024

Last sale price $2,100,000 $668 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $12,303 / mo

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Custom Home
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of January 2024

Nestled along Cordornices Creek in Berkeley, the Turner-Matthews home is a testament to a bygone era. Formerly owned by Hollywood writer Robert Shaw, it hosted luminaries like D.H. Lawrence and Oppenheimer’s students. The house, designed by artist Shirley Turner and her brother Steven Matthews, reflects the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. Unique features include a curved living room mirroring the topography of the land, a 15-ft tall stone fireplace of local stone, and redwood-adorned structures evoking a magical treehouse. The property comprises the main house and a 1919 cottage, blending historic charm with modern comfort. Updates seamlessly integrate with original architecture, preserving the home's essence. Surrounded by nature, it enjoys a symphony of birdsong and the melodies of the Cordornices Creek. A mature garden designed by Berkeley landscape architect David Bingham adds to the serenity. Positioned high on a hill, the Turner-Matthews home stands as a visual spectacle that transcends traditional architecture, inviting residents to immerse themselves in its rich history and natural beauty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Sichterman

Berkeley Hills Realty License #01205767 Listed on: 12/06/2023

Co-Listed By

Mykah Larkins

BERKELEY HILLS REALTY License #01380576

Last Buyer's Agent

Out Of Area Out

OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER License #88888888

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 8,789 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,143 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Library
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating

Additional Features

  • Terrace
  • Additional Residence on Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Frederickson
  • N Berkeley Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

8,789 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.2
  • View: Partial
  • Has View?: Yes
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBBERK
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBBERK
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: N BERKELEY
  • Directions: Hawthorne Terr up to Le Roy left to Tamalpais
  • Architectural Style: Custom
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 3143
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Library
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: Frederickson
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Garage Faces Front

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8789

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2023
Closed on
Jan 17, 2024
Sold by
Hesse/Laqueur Family Trust and Laqueur Thomas W
Bought by
Daniel Alean and Bryn Ryans Bryn
Seller's Agent
Tracy Sichterman
Berkeley Hills Realty
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Out
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
10.82%
Views
271
Current Estimated Value
$2,094,158

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,842
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.12%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,172,625
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$921,533

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2023
Closed on
Jan 16, 2024
Sold by
Ryans Jolly Jean
Bought by
Ryans Bryn
Seller's Agent
Tracy Sichterman
Berkeley Hills Realty
Buyer's Agent
Out Of Area Out
OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
10.82%
Views
271

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,172,625
Interest Rate
7.03%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$921,533

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2017
Sold by
Hesse Carla A and Laqueur Thomas Walter
Bought by
Laqueur Thomas W and Hesse Carla

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2003
Sold by
Hesse Carla A and Laqueur Thomas Walter
Bought by
Laqueur Thomas Walter and Hesse Carla A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1999
Sold by
Saliterman Gail J
Bought by
Laqueur Thomas Walter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,000
Interest Rate
6.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 1999
Sold by
Hesse Carla A and Laqueur Thomas Walter
Bought by
Hesse Carla A and Laqueur Thomas Walter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,000
Interest Rate
6.94%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 1996
Sold by
Sallterman Gall J
Bought by
Laqueur Thomas Walter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
8.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1996
Sold by
Bader Julia and Starr George A
Bought by
Hesse Carla A and Laqueur Thomas Walter

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
8.39%
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
Daniel Alean $2,100,000 Chicago Title
Ryans Bryn -- Chicago Title
Laqueur Thomas W -- None Available
Laqueur Thomas Walter -- --
Laqueur Thomas Walter -- Chicago Title Co
Hesse Carla A -- First American Title Guarant
Laqueur Thomas Walter -- First American Title Guarant
Hesse Carla A $490,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Daniel Alean $1,200,000
Previous Owner Laqueur Thomas Walter $333,000
Previous Owner Hesse Carla A $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/23/2024 01/23/24 Sold $2,100,000 +10.8% $668 / Sq Ft
01/10/2024 01/10/24 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2023 12/06/23 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $603 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $15,321 $2,142,000 $642,600 $1,499,400
2024 $15,321 $837,083 $276,975 $560,108
2023 $14,855 $813,673 $271,545 $549,128
2022 $14,534 $797,583 $266,221 $538,362
2021 $14,530 $781,810 $261,002 $527,808
2020 $13,619 $780,722 $258,326 $522,396
2019 $12,940 $765,417 $253,262 $512,155
2018 $12,690 $750,411 $248,297 $502,114
2017 $12,213 $735,700 $243,429 $492,271
2016 $11,731 $721,277 $238,657 $482,620
2015 $11,562 $710,444 $235,072 $475,372
2014 $11,573 $696,528 $230,468 $466,060
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Tracy Sichterman

    Berkeley Hills Realty

  • M

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Mykah Larkins

    BERKELEY HILLS REALTY

  • O

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Out Of Area Out

    OUT OF AREA - NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41045492

bridgeMLS

APN: 060-2473-026-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

54 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA

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