643 Cragmont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,008,395 - $1,372,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
843
Sq Ft
$1,448/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Bay View
- Updated Kitchen
- Tudor Architecture
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park
About This Home
As of March 2019Welcome home to this exceptional, serene, light-filled architectural gem, tucked away in the Berkeley Hills. Designed and built by Jack Thornburg, the same builder of the magical Normandy Village near UC Berkeley, this home is a unique blend of Storybook/French Normandy influenced architecture. Full of rich architectural detail and whimsical charm, this beautiful home sits further back on the lot to afford maximum privacy. Features a dramatic living room with soaring vaulted ceiling, large bay window with partial SF and GG Bridge views, spiral staircase leading to serene master bedroom with more views, beautifully updated kitchen and bath, light filled second bedroom that opens onto enclosed patio garden, brand new Canadian cedar horizontal fence, detached artist studio with laundry, and close to Tilden Park, transportation, Berkeley's walking paths, Solano Ave and Gourmet Ghetto. Come visit this exceptional oasis and prepare to fall in love. Open Sat/Sun 3/2 + 3/3, 2-4 PM.
Last Listed By
Heather Thomson
Compass License #01398323 Listed on: 02/20/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,000
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 5,145 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Bridge
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Shingle
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Wall Furnace
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Berkeley Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 63295653
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 20, 2019
Closed on
Mar 19, 2019
Sold by
Riutort Roberto and Klett Mia
Bought by
Heinel Brandie Ann and Richards Timothy D
Seller's Agent
Heather Thomson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Von Bargen
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
10.69%
Total Days on Market
20
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
$340,599
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$704,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2014
Sold by
Groom James E and Groom Marvin Katherine
Bought by
Riutort Klett Living Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2006
Sold by
Zaremba Alison
Bought by
Marvin Daniel John
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 7, 2006
Sold by
Mcwhinney Margaret D
Bought by
Groom James E and Groom Marvin Katherine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 2004
Sold by
Fay Richard S
Bought by
Mcwhinney Margaret D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heinel Brandie Ann | $880,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Riutort Klett Living Trust | $665,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Marvin Daniel John | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Groom James E | $680,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Mcwhinney Margaret D | $610,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Richards Timothy D | $684,000 | |
| Closed | Heinel Brandie Ann | $704,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Riutort Klett Living Trust | $320,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Groom James E | $423,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Groom James E | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Groom James E | $375,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mcwhinney Margaret D | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mcwhinney Margaret D | $270,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mcwhinney Margaret D | $270,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Fay Richard S | $233,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $880,000 | -- | -- |
| 03/22/2019 03/22/19 | Sold | $880,000 | +10.7% | $1,044 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2019 03/12/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/20/2019 02/20/19 | For Sale | $795,000 | -- | $943 / 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 | $13,000 | $955,394 | $519,474 | $442,920 |
| 2023 | $12,746 | $943,526 | $509,290 | $434,236 |
| 2022 | $12,564 | $918,028 | $499,305 | $425,723 |
| 2021 | $12,621 | $899,892 | $489,516 | $417,376 |
| 2020 | $12,090 | $897,600 | $484,500 | $413,100 |
| 2019 | $10,036 | $730,767 | $219,230 | $511,537 |
| 2018 | $9,889 | $716,444 | $214,933 | $501,511 |
| 2017 | $9,536 | $702,398 | $210,719 | $491,679 |
| 2016 | $9,307 | $688,627 | $206,588 | $482,039 |
| 2015 | $9,194 | $678,286 | $203,486 | $474,800 |
| 2014 | $9,024 | $665,000 | $199,500 | $465,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
H
Seller's Agent in 2019
Heather Thomson
Compass
-
Kristen Von Bargen
K
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Kristen Von Bargen
Corcoran Icon Properties
(650) 578-0200
34 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40854070
APN: 063-2956-053-00
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