NOT LISTED FOR SALE

581 Grizzly Peak Blvd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,984,000 - $2,580,995

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,037 Sq Ft
$1,074/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2023

Last sale price $2,550,000 $1,252 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,142/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2023

A beautiful traditional home with a large park-like garden. This meticulously cared for and updated home offers timeless charm and serenity. The large windows throughout provide captivating views of the garden and seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces. The heart of the home is its thoughtfully remodeled kitchen, featuring Heath tile, marble countertops, and stainless appliances. The adjacent family room leads to a spacious patio and yard perfect for entertaining and relaxing. The expansive garden is a masterpiece of landscaping featuring lush greenery and mature trees. Upstairs is a large primary bedroom with peek-a-boo views of Mt Tam, and two additional garden view rooms, one of which includes a private deck. A detached studio provides escape from everyday life, while the backyard offers plenty of room for an ADU or other possibilities. An attached garage and ample storage complete this exquisite home. Conveniently located near Tilden Park and easy access to transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Behrens

License #01839898 Listed on: 05/10/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

HANS STRUZYNA

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02028425

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Cape Cod
  • Berkeley Subdivision, Traditional Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63310027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,088

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.274793
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Marin to Grizzly Peak
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen/Family Combo, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Cape Cod
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Cabinets
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • 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: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11970
  • Parcel Number: 63310027
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4211

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2020
Sold by
Litten John D and Sylvester Cheyenne J
Bought by
Litten John D and Sylvester Cheyenne J
Current Estimated Value
$2,186,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2013
Sold by
Guerro Carmine and Guerro Wendy
Bought by
Sylvester Cheyenne J and Litten John David
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
Litten John D -- None Available
Litten John D -- None Available
Sylvester Cheyenne J $1,050,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wilstein Matthew Jared $250,000
Open Sylvester Cheyenne J $1,040,000
Closed Sylvester Cheyenne J $840,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,550,000 -- --
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $2,550,000 +54.6% $1,252 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $810 / 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
2024 $36,088 $2,594,000 $816,000 $1,785,000
2023 $19,572 $1,242,747 $372,824 $869,923
2022 $19,146 $1,211,387 $365,516 $852,871
2021 $19,191 $1,187,500 $358,350 $836,150
2020 $18,234 $1,182,257 $354,677 $827,580
2019 $17,583 $1,159,084 $347,725 $811,359
2018 $17,276 $1,136,361 $340,908 $795,453
2017 $16,681 $1,114,081 $334,224 $779,857
2016 $16,178 $1,092,241 $327,672 $764,569
2015 $15,953 $1,075,840 $322,752 $753,088
2014 $15,615 $1,054,766 $316,430 $738,336
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth Behrens

  • HANS STRUZYNA

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    HANS STRUZYNA

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 768-8666

    2 in this area

    150 Total Sales

    HANS STRUZYNA
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41026803

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-3100-027-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

581 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 581 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 10 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,186,749, approximately $1,073 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 581 Grizzly Peak Blvd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.

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