540 The Alameda Berkeley, CA 94707
Thousand Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,981,000 - $2,348,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,326
Sq Ft
$914/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Private Lot
- Wood Flooring
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Normandy Architecture
- Bonus Room
About This Home
As of March 2024After serious fire, home was taken down to the studs and lovingly rebuilt by longtime owner. Beautiful new kitchen and 3.5 new bathrooms, new hardwood floors, all new windows and doors, new wiring, new roof and insulation, new decks, all new appliances including furnace and water heater, new sewer lateral. Charming and architecturally interesting home located in the prime Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Main floor: Living room, Kitchen, Dining room (opens to deck and lovely garden), and 1/2 guest bath. Upstairs: Three bedrooms including primary suite, two bathrooms, laundry facility. Downstairs: Fourth bedroom, 3rd bathroom, and a plus room. Outstanding Berkeley location. Wonderful walkable neighborhood. Lovely verdant setting.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,298
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 6,912 Sq Ft Lot
- Dog Run
- Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
- Perimeter Fence
- Private Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Normandy Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Thermostat
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Thousand Oaks Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6229072
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 7, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2024
Sold by
Martin 2001 Family Trust and Martin Katarina
Bought by
Boettcher Shannon and Boettcher Melinda
Seller's Agent
Gene Millstein
Buyer's Agent
Shoshanna Marks
List Price
$2,000,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
10%
Views
104
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
-$74,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.64%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2020
Sold by
Martin Katarina
Bought by
Martin Katarina and The Martin 2001 Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,300
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 2019
Sold by
Martin Katarina
Bought by
Martin Katarina and Martin 2001 Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$310,611
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 14, 2018
Sold by
Martin Katarina
Bought by
Martin Katarina and Martin 2001 Family Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,440
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 2016
Sold by
Martin Robert A and Martin Katarina
Bought by
Martin Robert A and Martin Katarina
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boettcher Shannon | $2,200,000 | Placer Title | |
| Martin Katarina | -- | Amrock | |
| Martin Katarina | -- | Amrock Inc | |
| Martin Katarina | -- | Amrock Inc | |
| Martin Katarina | -- | Amrock Inc | |
| Martin Katarina | -- | Title Source Inc | |
| Martin Katarina | -- | Title Source Inc | |
| Martin Robert A | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Boettcher Shannon | $150,000 | |
| Open | Boettcher Shannon | $1,940,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin 2001 Family Trust | $1,750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Katarina | $320,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Katarina | $310,611 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Katarina | $300,440 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Robert A | $174,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Robert A | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Robert A | $205,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Robert A | $212,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Robert A | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Martin Robert A | $214,600 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,200,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/18/2024 03/18/24 | Sold | $2,200,000 | +10.0% | $946 / Sq Ft |
| 02/22/2024 02/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/07/2024 02/07/24 | For Sale | $2,000,000 | -- | $860 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,298 | $175,128 | $78,890 | $103,238 |
| 2023 | $5,771 | $142,145 | $77,343 | $71,802 |
| 2022 | $5,576 | $139,221 | $75,826 | $70,395 |
| 2021 | $5,530 | $136,355 | $74,340 | $69,015 |
| 2020 | $5,538 | $141,885 | $73,578 | $68,307 |
| 2019 | $5,101 | $139,103 | $72,135 | $66,968 |
| 2018 | $4,948 | $136,376 | $70,721 | $65,655 |
| 2017 | $4,747 | $133,702 | $69,334 | $64,368 |
| 2016 | $4,432 | $131,081 | $67,975 | $63,106 |
| 2015 | $4,352 | $129,112 | $66,954 | $62,158 |
| 2014 | $4,186 | $126,582 | $65,642 | $60,940 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Gene Millstein
G
Seller's Agent in 2024
Gene Millstein
(510) 697-1052
3 in this area
12 Total Sales
-
Shoshanna Marks
S
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Shoshanna Marks
(904) 729-1019
1 in this area
11 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41049403
APN: 062-2907-002-00
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