616 Vistamont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,917
Sq Ft
0.4
Acres
Highlights
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Ridge View
- Engineered Wood Flooring
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Contemporary Architecture
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of November 2024This tranquil, private single-level 3 bed/2 bath retreat is only a 10-minute drive from Berkeley shops, but a world away. Flanked by redwood, oak, pine and madrone trees with a view across Tilden Park, you see hawks soaring and hear owls at night. A gracious living room with lovely views, formal dining room and bonus/den space with skylight, make this home an entertainer’s delight. The layout offers separation of space and a great indoor/outdoor flow with lush tree or hill scenery from nearly every window. Recent improvements include new roof, new flooring, upgraded electrical, interior and exterior painting, and new oven and cooktop. Outdoor spaces on all sides of the house offer relaxation or play. A private driveway, attached two-car garage, and a flexible shed for storage, or as a potential office, make this easy living. Nearby to parks, hiking trails, Tilden Park amenities, and a quick drive to Berkeley's and Kensington’s best dining and shopping. This is it: Your forever home perched on the hill with both nature and city close within reach.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Winkler Real Estate Group License #01886087 Listed on: 09/25/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,227
Year Built
- Built in 1951
Lot Details
- 0.4 Acre Lot
- Street terminates at a dead end
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Ridge
- Hills
- Forest
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Den
Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 633110541
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 25, 2024
Closed on
Nov 9, 2024
Sold by
Wonyong And Soo Fong Lee Living Trust and Lee Adrian T
Bought by
Judith A Durkac 2019 Revocable Trust and Riskin-Cohen 2000 Trust
Seller's Agent
Kira Halpern
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
SORAYA ALI
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$1,278,000
Sold Price
$1,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$172,000
13.46%
Views
48
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
$74,186
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$500,100
Outstanding Balance
$497,642
Interest Rate
6.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,026,544
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 15, 2012
Sold by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Bought by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 6, 2012
Sold by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Bought by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 2009
Sold by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Bought by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Bought by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 2004
Sold by
Northrup M Allen and The M Allen Northrup Revocable
Bought by
Fong Lee Wonyong and Fong Lee Soo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$696,600
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 2002
Sold by
Northrup M Allen
Bought by
Northrup M Allen and M Allen Northrup Revocable Tru
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 23, 1997
Sold by
Ball David and Ball Sarah
Bought by
Northrup M Allen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,800
Interest Rate
7.54%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 1996
Sold by
Rowbotham Alice C and Gee Raymond
Bought by
Ball David and Ball Sarah
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,100
Interest Rate
7.5%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 22, 1995
Sold by
Rowbotham Alice C and The Rowbotham Family Trust
Bought by
Rowbotham Alice C and Gee Raymond
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 20, 1994
Sold by
Rowbotham Robert A and Rowbotham Alice C
Bought by
Rowbotham Robert A and Rowbotham Alice C
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,450,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $371,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $307,500 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $500,100 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $688,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $715,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $696,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $522,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $180,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $73,875 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $371,250 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $296,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $292,100 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $37,100 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,450,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/14/2024 11/14/24 | Sold | $1,450,000 | +13.5% | $756 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2024 10/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/25/2024 09/25/24 | For Sale | $1,278,000 | -- | $667 / 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 | $18,227 | $1,189,913 | $356,919 | $832,994 |
| 2023 | $17,840 | $1,166,583 | $349,921 | $816,662 |
| 2022 | $17,523 | $1,143,716 | $343,062 | $800,654 |
| 2021 | $17,567 | $1,121,293 | $336,336 | $784,957 |
| 2020 | $16,678 | $1,109,798 | $332,888 | $776,910 |
| 2019 | $16,078 | $1,088,047 | $326,364 | $761,683 |
| 2018 | $15,810 | $1,066,720 | $319,967 | $746,753 |
| 2017 | $15,264 | $1,045,812 | $313,695 | $732,117 |
| 2016 | $14,813 | $1,025,314 | $307,547 | $717,767 |
| 2015 | $14,616 | $1,009,918 | $302,929 | $706,989 |
| 2014 | $14,301 | $990,142 | $296,997 | $693,145 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kira Halpern
Seller's Agent in 2024
Kira Halpern
Winkler Real Estate Group
(510) 375-0822
2 in this area
41 Total Sales
-
SORAYA ALI
Buyer's Agent in 2024
SORAYA ALI
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 396-1627
3 in this area
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41074361
APN: 063-3110-054-01
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