NOT LISTED FOR SALE

655 San Luis Rd Berkeley, CA 94707

Estimated Value: $2,376,000 - $3,058,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,443 Sq Ft
$750/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 10, 2021

Last sale price $2,390,000 $694 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,224/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of December 2021

Perched high above the street, this storybook home holds more than 3,400 square feet (measured) with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths under one beautiful roof. An expansive front deck offers views of the Bay, as do the dining and living rooms. Original details abound, including gorgeous built-ins, soaring beamed ceilings, and French doors and windows throughout. The living room has a fabulous one-of-a-kind fireplace and opens to both the front and the backyard. The breakfast room in the kitchen, too, opens to the outdoors with its lush, woodland landscaping. Also on the main level, a permitted second unit with kitchen and bath has a separate entrance and is ideal as a family room or for housing in-laws. Up a stunning, curved wood staircase are four more bedrooms, two tiled vintage baths and a sunroom (perfect for office or bonus room). This expansive residence is in the beautiful Thousand Oaks neighborhood of North Berkeley, minutes from a bevvy of social, dining and shopping options.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anna Bellomo

District Homes License #01822897 Listed on: 11/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

TANIA BALAZS JACARD

Red Oak Realty License #01469906

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $38,135

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 9,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Thousand Oaks Subdivision, Stunning Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 62291531

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$38,135

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Arlington Ave to San Luis
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan, Office, Breakfast Nook
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Garden, Landscape Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Room
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9950
  • Parcel Number: 62291531
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2021
Closed on
Dec 7, 2021
Sold by
Golden Linda M
Bought by
Bialos Noah Adam and Bialos Audrey Kyra
Seller's Agent
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
Buyer's Agent
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,950,000
Sold Price
$2,390,000
Premium/Discount to List
$440,000
22.56%
Current Estimated Value
$2,582,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$192,800
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$2,031,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 1996
Sold by
Louisell William D and Louisell Sara R
Bought by
Golden Linda M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
8.33%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Bialos Noah Adam $2,390,000 Chicago Title Company
Golden Linda M $380,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bialos Noah Adam $1,650,000
Closed Bialos Noah Adam $2,031,500
Previous Owner Golden Linda M $822,500
Previous Owner Golden Linda M $400,000
Previous Owner Golden Linda M $80,000
Previous Owner Golden Linda M $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,390,000 -- --
12/10/2021 12/10/21 Sold $2,390,000 +22.6% $694 / Sq Ft
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2021 11/11/21 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $566 / 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 $38,135 $2,536,267 $760,880 $1,775,387
2024 $38,135 $2,486,555 $745,966 $1,740,589
2023 $35,696 $2,437,800 $731,340 $1,706,460
2022 $35,266 $2,390,000 $717,000 $1,673,000
2021 $14,669 $642,034 $171,522 $477,512
2020 $13,696 $642,382 $169,764 $472,618
2019 $12,953 $629,790 $166,436 $463,354
2018 $12,659 $617,444 $163,173 $454,271
2017 $12,213 $605,341 $159,975 $445,366
2016 $11,650 $593,473 $156,838 $436,635
2015 $11,454 $584,560 $154,483 $430,077
2014 $11,238 $573,112 $151,458 $421,654
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40973923

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2915-031-00