Seller's Agent in 2021
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-5499
9 in this area
166 Total Sales
560 The Alameda Berkeley, CA 94707
Thousand Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,019,000 - $2,320,000
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,139
Sq Ft
$1,027/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Media Room
- Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
- French Country Architecture
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
As of June 2021A beautiful John Hudson Thomas designed home situated in the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood of North Berkeley! Oak trees and rock outcroppings greet you as you enter this beautiful home. Sunken living room with a rough hewn beamed ceiling and tall windows that create an extra bright space. Elegant formal dining room with natural wood built-ins and a balcony that overlooks the backyard. Fully remodeled eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and hardwood floors. Adjacent to the kitchen is a family room with extra tall ceilings that is wired for a home media projector, and has a full bath. Offering five bedrooms and 3 baths, also included is a well appointed in-law apartment with a separate entrance on the lower level that is accessible by an interior staircase. Landscaped backyard with flagstone patios and grassy play area. Convenient location just blocks from Kensington Circle shops, cafés, and the weekend farmers’ market, plus all of the great Solano Avenue amenities.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 04/26/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- 4,557 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Home Design
- French Country Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Media Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Bonus Room
- Music Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Bay or Harbor Views
- Laundry in Kitchen
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by J H Thomas
- Thousand Oaks Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 6229077
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 26, 2025
Sold by
Matthews Rebecca Ann and Todd Hayward
Bought by
Matthews Family Revocable Trust and Matthews
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 26, 2021
Closed on
Jun 5, 2021
Sold by
Galaty Dylan J and Galaty Tiffany R
Bought by
Matthews Rebecca Ann and Matthews Todd Hayward
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bhima Sheridan
District Homes
List Price
$1,849,000
Sold Price
$2,256,000
Premium/Discount to List
$407,000
22.01%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.58%
Original Mortgage
$1,804,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 10, 2016
Sold by
Galaty Dylan J and Galaty Tiffany R
Bought by
Galaty Dylan J and Galaty Tiffany R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 2012
Sold by
Welch Sharon E and The Sharon E Welch 2010 Trust
Bought by
Galaty Dylan J and Galaty Tiffany R
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$553,100
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 30, 2011
Sold by
Welch Sharon E
Bought by
Welch Sharon E and The Sharon E Welch 2010 Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 1, 2010
Sold by
Welch Sharon E
Bought by
Welch Sharon E and Sharon E Welch 2010 Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
4.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2010
Sold by
Welch Sharon E and Chelsea Alice Welch 1992 Trust
Bought by
Welch Sharon E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Family Revocable Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Matthews Rebecca Ann | $2,256,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Galaty Dylan J | -- | Orange Coast Title | |
| Galaty Dylan J | $737,500 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Welch Sharon E | -- | Stewart Title Of California | |
| Welch Sharon E | -- | Stewart Title Of California | |
| Welch Sharon E | -- | None Available | |
| Welch Sharon E | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Matthews Rebecca Ann | $1,804,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Galaty Dylan J | $553,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Welch Sharon E | $220,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Welch Sharon E | $130,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,256,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/10/2021 06/10/21 | Sold | $2,256,000 | +22.0% | $1,055 / Sq Ft |
| 05/11/2021 05/11/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2021 04/26/21 | For Sale | $1,849,000 | -- | $864 / 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 | $33,815 | $2,434,938 | $732,581 | $1,709,357 |
| 2024 | $33,815 | $2,387,067 | $718,220 | $1,675,847 |
| 2023 | $33,104 | $2,347,141 | $704,142 | $1,642,999 |
| 2022 | $32,635 | $2,294,120 | $690,336 | $1,610,784 |
| 2021 | $16,509 | $950,429 | $319,668 | $637,761 |
| 2020 | $16,578 | $947,615 | $316,391 | $631,224 |
| 2019 | $15,917 | $929,041 | $310,190 | $618,851 |
| 2018 | $15,604 | $910,827 | $304,108 | $606,719 |
| 2017 | $15,017 | $888,360 | $298,145 | $590,215 |
| 2016 | $13,226 | $767,168 | $230,098 | $537,070 |
| 2015 | $13,018 | $755,649 | $226,643 | $529,006 |
| 2014 | $12,872 | $740,848 | $222,204 | $518,644 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Devin Ratoosh
-
David A. Ratoosh
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
David A. Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
(510) 527-5500
4 in this area
97 Total Sales
-
Bhima Sheridan
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Bhima Sheridan
District Homes
(510) 502-5243
2 in this area
41 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40947218
APN: 062-2907-007-00
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