NOT LISTED FOR SALE

65 Arden Rd Berkeley, CA 94704

Estimated Value: $2,193,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,455 Sq Ft
$893/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 06, 2020

Last sale price $2,200,000 $896 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $14,481/month

3,813 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2020

Sophisticated Panoramic Hill home by Walter Steilberg with Spanning Bay-city views and a detached ADU! Built-in 1938 by the legendary architect Walter Steilberg whowas also the structural engineer for Julia Morgan. This home is a marvelous example of the Arts and Crafts Movement style of architecture that Steilberg is famous for. This light-filled 2,455 square foot home sits on a 7519 square foot lot and features 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms and has been tastefully updated to include all the modern luxuries and amenities. This listing includes the two adjacent vacant land parcels of 6605 and 5401 sqft. The main home features a stylish master suite and two additional rooms, 2 bathrooms, a dining room, a living/family room, a semi-octagonalbreakfast nook with a large bay window, and a gorgeous beamed ceiling, spacious decks with bayviews, and an attached 2 car garage. The ADU features a living/family room, a spacious kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a large deck.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dev Parikh

Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl License #01815439 Listed on: 07/01/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Herman Chan

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01395481

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,163

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 7,519 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Arts and Crafts Architecture
  • Combination Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,455 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55-1862-36

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,163

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Arts & Crafts
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling, View, Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, CKTP, REFA
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room, WDIN
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Price Per Square Foot: 896.13
  • Room Type: Den, Laundry, Storage
  • Square Footage: 2455.00
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), DUAL

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood, Wood Siding
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Foundation: Combination
  • Patio And Porch Features: DECK
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, GARG
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 55-1862-36
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1726
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7519.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 12746234.07

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 1, 2020
Closed on
Jul 27, 2020
Sold by
Ferguson Charles H and Ferguson Charles V
Bought by
Tsao Ying and Tikhomirov Grigory
Seller's Agent
Dev Parikh
Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl
Buyer's Agent
Herman Chan
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,551,000
238.98%
Current Estimated Value
$2,193,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,000
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,540,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,369,330
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$866,670

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 1994
Sold by
Miller Patricia Sue
Bought by
Ferguson V Charles H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$396,000
Interest Rate
8.38%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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
Tsao Ying $2,200,000 Chicago Title Company
Ferguson V Charles H $495,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tsao Ying $1,540,000
Previous Owner Ferguson V Charles H $396,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Sold $2,200,000 0.0% $896 / Sq Ft
02/24/2010 02/24/10 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
01/28/2010 01/28/10 For Sale $649,000 -- $264 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $27,163 $1,697,920 $371,420 $1,326,500
2023 $26,493 $1,664,640 $364,140 $1,300,500
2022 $26,333 $1,632,000 $357,000 $1,275,000
2021 $27,038 $1,600,000 $350,000 $1,250,000
2020 $15,607 $793,804 $228,067 $565,737
2019 $14,903 $778,242 $223,596 $554,646
2018 $14,584 $762,984 $219,212 $543,772
2017 $14,058 $748,026 $214,915 $533,111
2016 $13,668 $733,363 $210,702 $522,661
2015 $13,293 $722,348 $207,537 $514,811
2014 $13,261 $708,202 $203,473 $504,729
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 500814

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 055-1862-036-00