NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 Madison St Albany, CA 94706

Hillside Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,013,000 - $1,342,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,268 Sq Ft
$976/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 04, 2021

Last sale price $1,200,000 $946 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,639/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2021

Lovely and expanded Albany Hill home with Berkeley Hill views from its living room complete with wood burning fireplace. This 3 bed/2 bath home can be used in a variety of configurations. The large and expanded primary suite on the top floor looks out onto a beautifully landscaped terraced garden. The primary suite is wired for a TV/entertainment system with surround sound. The second top floor bedroom has flexibility as a home office, nursery, or deluxe walk-in closet with a built in California Closet system. A bright top floor kitchen with solid surface countertops, stainless-steel fridge and gas range. Newly carpeted interior stairs lead to a lower-level guest suite with private side entrance and full bath with a frameless glass shower surround. This stylish home also features-hardwood floors, dual pane windows, 2 updated baths, a seismic retrofit, laundry room, 2 car garage, sewer lateral compliance and is turn-key.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Leverette

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01371899 Listed on: 04/29/2021

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Darrigrand EP Bourg

Exp Realty Of California License #02092072

Exp Realty Of California

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,335

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Turn Key
  • Albany Subdivision, Hill Home Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 66275820

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,335

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Clay to Madison
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Turn Key
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Terraced Up, Garden, Landscape Back, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Albany (510) 559-6500

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500
  • Parcel Number: 66275820
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
May 29, 2021
Sold by
Jennings Sherry A
Bought by
Bourg Jean Laurent C and Bourg Sara Darrigrand
Seller's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Sara Darrigrand EP Bourg
Exp Realty Of California
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
21.33%
Current Estimated Value
$1,268,222

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,222
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.30%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$876,696
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$389,739

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
May 6, 2021
Sold by
Jennings Sherry A
Bought by
Jennings Sherry A and Sherry A Jennings Trust
Seller's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Sara Darrigrand EP Bourg
Exp Realty Of California
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$211,000
21.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$876,696
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$389,739

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2017
Sold by
Jennings Sherry A and Christman Sherry
Bought by
Jennings Sherry A and Sherry A Jennings Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2009
Sold by
Jennings Sherry A and Christman Sherry
Bought by
Jennings Sherry A

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
5.06%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 2004
Sold by
Tompkins R Page and Tompkins Megan Emily
Bought by
Christman Sherry

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Martins Mary Joaquina
Bought by
Tompkins R Page and Fouts Megan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Interest Rate
7.18%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bourg Jean Laurent C $1,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Jennings Sherry A -- Placer Title Company
Jennings Sherry A -- Placer Title Company
Jennings Sherry A -- None Available
Jennings Sherry A -- Chicago Title Company
Christman Sherry $580,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Tompkins R Page $441,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bourg Jean Laurent C $960,000
Closed Jennings Sherry A $230,000
Previous Owner Jennings Sherry A $398,000
Previous Owner Jennings Sherry A $417,000
Previous Owner Christman Sherry $464,000
Previous Owner Tompkins R Page $375,250
Closed Christman Sherry $87,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
06/04/2021 06/04/21 Sold $1,200,000 +21.3% $946 / Sq Ft
05/10/2021 05/10/21 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Sale $989,000 -- $780 / 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 $20,335 $1,291,903 $389,671 $909,232
2024 $20,335 $1,266,440 $382,032 $891,408
2023 $19,840 $1,248,480 $374,544 $873,936
2022 $19,245 $1,217,000 $367,200 $856,800
2021 $13,068 $762,120 $224,052 $545,068
2020 $12,931 $761,237 $221,756 $539,481
2019 $12,646 $746,316 $217,409 $528,907
2018 $12,289 $731,688 $213,148 $518,540
2017 $11,985 $717,347 $208,970 $508,377
2016 $11,423 $703,286 $204,874 $498,412
2015 $10,651 $692,726 $201,798 $490,928
2014 $10,062 $640,000 $192,000 $448,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Scott Leverette

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Scott Leverette

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

    (510) 622-8300

    2 in this area

    61 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sara Darrigrand EP Bourg

    Exp Realty Of California

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40947784

bridgeMLS

APN: 066-2758-020-00

California Alameda County Albany 94706 Hillside

542 Madison St, Albany, CA

This home is located at 542 Madison St, Albany, CA 94706 since 29 April 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,237,232, approximately $975 per square foot. This property was built in 1957. 542 Madison St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and Tehiyah Day School.

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