NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,544,000 - $2,063,012

4 Beds
5 Baths
2,698 Sq Ft
$651/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 18, 2024

Last sale price $1,599,999 $593 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,211/month

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Discover the charm of this grand Tudor-style home in the picturesque North Berkeley Hills, cherished by the same family for 73 years. This residence offers sweeping views and easy access to Tilden Park's hiking trails, blending nature with sophistication. A lovely brick path leads to a flagstone courtyard and formal entry. Inside, the main level features a cozy wood-paneled office with original beams and a curved brick fireplace, perfect for inspiration. The stunning sunken living room boasts magnificent west-facing views and a striking brick fireplace, while the formal dining room includes a built-in corner hutch. The spacious kitchen has an eat-in area and sliding glass doors to the courtyard. A graceful stairwell leads to the upper level with three well-appointed bedrooms, including a grand primary suite with breathtaking views and a dressing room. The versatile lower level, accessible from two entrances, includes a second kitchen, family room, and bedroom, ideal for extended family or an ADU. Step outside to a sunny patio and generous backyard, perfect for gardening. With updated features and timeless charm, this remarkable home awaits your personal touch in the vibrant North Berkeley Hills.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

KEVIN TANNAHILL

The Agency License #01194662 Listed on: 10/28/2024

Co-Listed By

KYLE TANNAHILL

The Agency License #02014309

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Mendoza

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02160064

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63295224

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBAGENCY 2
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Directions: Spruce to Halkin to Cragmont
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Go Direct. Disclosure Link: https://app.disclosures.io/link/620-Cragmont-Avenue-3v3yhfkk Please contact Kyle Tannahill with any questions at 510.439.7414
  • remarks22: Kevin L Tannahill - 510-813-3745 - Discover the charm of this grand Tudor-style home in the picturesque North Berkeley Hills, cherished by the same family for 73 years. This residence offers sweeping views and easy access to Tilden Park's hiking trails, blending nature with sophistication. A lovely brick path leads to a flagstone courtyard and formal entry. Inside, the main level features a cozy wood-paneled office with original beams and a curved brick fireplace, perfect for inspiration. The stunning sunken living room boasts magnificent west-facing views and a striking brick fireplace, while the formal dining room includes a built-in corner hutch. The spacious kitchen has an eat-in area and sliding glass doors to the courtyard. A graceful stairwell leads to the upper level with three well-appointed bedrooms, including a grand primary suite with breathtaking views and a dressing room. The versatile lower level, accessible from two entrances, includes a second kitchen, family room, and bedroom, ideal for extended family or an ADU. Step outside to a sunny patio and generous backyard, perfect for gardening. With updated features and timeless charm, this remarkable home awaits your personal touch in the vibrant North Berkeley Hills.
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Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Den, Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Back Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, San Francisco
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Pellet Stove
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Garage, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public, Water District

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7200
  • Parcel Number: 63295224

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Spence Family Trust and Spence Mary C
Bought by
Barron Thomas Major and Wampole Barbara Joan
Seller's Agent
KEVIN TANNAHILL
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Mendoza
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,599,999
Premium/Discount to List
$104,999
7.02%
Views
122
Current Estimated Value
$1,756,003

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$156,004
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.36%
Original Mortgage
$1,279,999
Outstanding Balance
$1,266,279
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$489,724

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2012
Sold by
Spence Roger E and Spence Mary C
Bought by
Spence Roger and Spence Mary

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2009
Sold by
Spence Roger E and Spence Mary C
Bought by
Spence Roger E and Spence Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2008
Sold by
Spence Mary C and Spence Matthew William Chew
Bought by
Spence Mary C and Spence Roger E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2006
Sold by
Chew Spence Mary Chesbro and Chew Spencer Matthew William
Bought by
Spence Mary Chesbro and Spence Matthew William Chew

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1994
Sold by
Chesbro Wayne P and Chesbro Ruth M
Bought by
Chesbro Wayne P and Chesbro Ruth M
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Barron Thomas Major $1,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Spence Roger -- None Available
Spence Roger E -- Old Republic Title Company B
Spence Mary C $300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Spence Mary Chesbro -- None Available
Chesbro Wayne P -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Barron Thomas Major $1,279,999
Previous Owner Spence Roger E $321,000
Previous Owner Spence Mary C $325,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,495,000 -- --
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Sold $1,599,999 +7.0% $593 / Sq Ft
11/27/2024 11/27/24 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $554 / 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 $12,461 $1,600,000 $480,000 $1,120,000
2024 $12,461 $555,012 $181,262 $380,750
2023 $12,160 $550,994 $177,708 $373,286
2022 $11,847 $533,192 $174,224 $365,968
2021 $11,806 $522,603 $170,809 $358,794
2020 $10,920 $524,174 $169,058 $355,116
2019 $10,220 $513,900 $165,744 $348,156
2018 $10,000 $503,828 $162,496 $341,332
2017 $9,634 $493,951 $159,310 $334,641
2016 $9,149 $484,268 $156,187 $328,081
2015 $8,998 $476,997 $153,842 $323,155
2014 $8,817 $467,655 $150,829 $316,826
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41077622

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2952-024-00