Seller's Agent in 2024
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
(510) 982-4400
4 in this area
11 Total Sales
561 Vistamont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,455,000 - $1,670,335
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,668
Sq Ft
$950/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Spa
- Bay View
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Solar Power Battery
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of March 2024From the street, this 1952 house may resemble something from the space cartoon “The Jetsons,” but it is grounded in earthly pleasures. With a fantastic indoor – outdoor flow, almost every room in this house interacts with nature.*Level-in to an open living, dining room and kitchen area, there are sliding glass doors that connect from each space to the yard filled with mature fruit trees (fig, apple, plum, lemon & mandarin) encircling the house. Down the hallway are three bedrooms and a bathroom, each bedroom looking out to the verdant surrounds. The south facing one, has French doors that open to an intimate hot tub area.*Up a short flight of stairs is the double volume primary bedroom and loft office flooded with light. A small balcony looks onto the green Tilden hills, uninterrupted by other houses. To the west, you can see a bit of the bay and twinkling city views. Off the loft, there is an unenclosed flat roof (no kids) where there are more views all around.*Repleat w/ solar panels, backup bttry., electric car charger, 2 car garage, & grey water system. A 6-minute drive to North Berkeley or Kensington shops, & dwntwn. BART. Next to Tilden & Summit Reservoir Park.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 02/21/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,466
Year Built
- Built in 1952
Lot Details
- 6,565 Sq Ft Lot
- Rectangular Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- Park or Greenbelt
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Slab Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power Battery
- Solar owned by seller
Pool
- Spa
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Park Hills Subdivision, Mid Century Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 63310073
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Mar 22, 2024
Sold by
Hollingshead-Schreiber Family Trust and Schreiber Caroline Mcmillan
Bought by
Shandy Living Trust and Zellman
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
James Kil
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
14.7%
Views
107
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
-$15,916
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.77%
Original Mortgage
$1,280,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,266,411
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$317,673
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2023
Sold by
Hollingshead K Franklin
Bought by
Hollingshead-Schreiber Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 3, 2019
Sold by
Kremen Claire and Fineman Charles Edward
Bought by
Hollingshead K Franklin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,148,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 8, 2013
Sold by
Kremen Claire and Fineman Charles Edward
Bought by
Kremen Claire and Fineman Charles Edward
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 26, 2006
Sold by
Crown Pacific Inc
Bought by
Fineman Charles Edward and Kremen Claire
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$819,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2006
Sold by
Crouse Geoffrey S and Dorahy Sarah G
Bought by
Crown Pacific Inc and Crown Relocations
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$819,000
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 7, 2004
Sold by
Till Sharon I
Bought by
Crouse Geoffrey S and Dorahy Sarah G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$633,600
Interest Rate
1.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 12, 2003
Sold by
Spiro Lawrence M and Bermond Alison
Bought by
Till Sharon I
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 2002
Sold by
Mordecai Judith L and The Elinor E Crawford Living T
Bought by
Spiro Lawrence M and Bermond Alison
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 1994
Sold by
Crawford Elinor E
Bought by
Crawford Elinor E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shandy Living Trust | $1,600,000 | Placer Title | |
| Hollingshead-Schreiber Family Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Hollingshead K Franklin | $1,435,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Kremen Claire | -- | None Available | |
| Fineman Charles Edward | $910,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Crown Pacific Inc | $910,000 | North American Title Co | |
| Crouse Geoffrey S | $792,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Till Sharon I | $735,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Spiro Lawrence M | $680,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Crawford Elinor E | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Shandy Living Trust | $1,280,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hollingshead K Franklin | $1,113,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hollingshead K Franklin | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hollingshead K Franklin | $1,148,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fineman Charles Edward | $819,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crouse Geoffrey S | $633,600 | |
| Previous Owner | Spiro Lawrence M | $500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crawford Elinor E | $44,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crawford Elinor E | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,600,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2024 03/27/24 | Sold | $1,600,000 | +14.7% | $959 / Sq Ft |
| 03/06/2024 03/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/21/2024 02/21/24 | For Sale | $1,395,000 | -- | $836 / 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 | $21,466 | $1,555,500 | $466,650 | $1,088,850 |
| 2023 | $20,765 | $1,508,428 | $452,528 | $1,055,900 |
| 2022 | $20,459 | $1,471,853 | $443,656 | $1,035,197 |
| 2021 | $20,551 | $1,442,865 | $434,959 | $1,014,906 |
| 2020 | $19,619 | $1,435,000 | $430,500 | $1,004,500 |
| 2019 | $15,209 | $1,092,891 | $327,867 | $765,024 |
| 2018 | $14,976 | $1,071,470 | $321,441 | $750,029 |
| 2017 | $14,463 | $1,050,467 | $315,140 | $735,327 |
| 2016 | $13,407 | $975,000 | $292,500 | $682,500 |
| 2015 | $13,110 | $950,000 | $285,000 | $665,000 |
| 2014 | $10,983 | $770,000 | $231,000 | $539,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Norah Brower
-
Daniella Brower
D
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Daniella Brower
Vanguard Properties
(510) 593-1031
12 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
James Kil
Buyer's Agent in 2024
James Kil
Coldwell Banker Realty
(415) 377-9307
1 in this area
47 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41050534
APN: 063-3100-073-00
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