$2,310,000
SOLD MAY 30, 2025
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,470 Sq Ft
4,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$935 Per Sq Ft

32% Above List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Built-In Double Oven

About This Home

As of May 2025

Stylish and newly renovated, 653 Colusa Ave is a Mediterranean gem in the heart of Berkeley’s Thousand Oaks. This sun-filled 4-bed, 3-bath home blends classic charm with modern updates across three spacious levels. The bright, updated kitchen features stone counters and stainless appliances, while hardwood floors and warm light from bay windows create a welcoming vibe throughout. The lower level includes a flexible bonus space with a full bath—it can flow easily into the rest of the home or be closed off for privacy and accessed through its own private entrance. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with city views. Just blocks from Solano Avenue’s vibrant shops and cafes, this thoughtfully updated home brings together timeless style, modern comfort, and unbeatable Berkeley living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachel Blanchard

Corcoran Icon Properties License #02198062 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Corcoran Icon Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Durkee

Winkler Real Estate Group License #01988556

Winkler Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,736

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 4,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62289112

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,736

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Solano to Colusa
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4000
  • Parcel Number: 62289112

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Roth Michael Carl Edward
Bought by
John Williams Trust and Brockett
Seller's Agent
Rachel Blanchard
Corcoran Icon Properties
Buyer's Agent
Julie Durkee
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$2,310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$560,000
32%
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$2,194,005

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$115,995
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-18.62%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Roth Juliana Tang
Bought by
Roth Michael Carl Edward
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Blanchard
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$1,075,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
11.63%
Views
62

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
116.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2014
Sold by
Luersen Paul R and Luersen Mary F
Bought by
Luersen Mary Frances and The Luersen Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,310,000 Chicago Title
Deed -- Chicago Title
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Sold $2,310,000 +32.0% $935 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $1,750,000 +45.8% $709 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
07/25/2024 07/25/24 Sold $1,200,000 +11.6% $695 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2024 06/26/24 For Sale $1,075,000 -- $623 / 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 $21,736 $1,200,000 $360,000 $840,000
2024 $21,736 $1,400,000 $420,000 $980,000
2023 $8,606 $332,556 $256,885 $75,671
2022 $8,308 $319,037 $251,849 $74,188
2021 $8,276 $312,644 $246,911 $72,733
2020 $7,641 $316,367 $244,380 $71,987
2019 $7,129 $310,165 $239,589 $70,576
2018 $6,954 $304,085 $234,892 $69,193
2017 $6,691 $298,122 $230,286 $67,836
2016 $6,327 $292,277 $225,771 $66,506
2015 $6,215 $287,888 $222,381 $65,507
2014 $6,108 $282,250 $218,026 $64,224
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41096659

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2891-012-00