NOT LISTED FOR SALE

659 Santa Rosa Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,867,507 - $2,017,000

3 Beds
4 Baths
1,813 Sq Ft
$1,069/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 31, 2021

Last sale price $2,015,000 $1,111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,984/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Great Stoneface Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Beautifully updated Mid Century now on the market & ready for new owners after many years of loving ownership. Live in North Berkeley's coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood near Solano Avenue shops & dining! The front entry is accessed via the public El Paseo path; 2garages, one with interior access, or take path down to Vincente & Colusa/Portland to catch an express bus to downtown Berkeley or SF. Kitchen & bath remodeled in 2007; terrific storage; natural wood&gls-paned cabs, stone counters, pendant & recessed lighting, new double door refrigerator, b'fast bar/desk. 3brs;2full ba; half ba plus 1br w/shower, vanity. Gorgeous high-ceiling'd living/dining has huge view windows & gas frplc insert. Bedrooms have built-in sliding dr closets, drawers; repainted in&out w/restored wood flooring. The front deck off living room is perfect for sunset drinks! Back gdn includes a partially covered brick patio, storage shed & workbench area for gardeners. OPEN SUN 8/8 & 8/15 2-4:30pm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ira & Carol Serkes

Compass License #00936453 Listed on: 08/07/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

TANIA BALAZS JACARD

Red Oak Realty License #01469906

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,952 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Utility Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 622893321

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,595

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: N Colusa E Thousand Oaks, S Santa Rosa
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Utility Room, No Additional Rooms, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Bay/Harbor, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Bridges
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 6952
  • Parcel Number: 622893321
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2023
Sold by
Zabinski John William
Bought by
John W Zabinski Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,936,112

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2021
Closed on
Aug 25, 2021
Sold by
Burech Roanne and Jean L Harrah 2017 Trust
Bought by
Zabinski John William
Seller's Agent
Ira & Carol Serkes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
TANIA BALAZS JACARD
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$2,015,000
Premium/Discount to List
$515,000
34.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2021
Sold by
Harrah Jean Louise
Bought by
Trust Of Barbara J Hirschler and Eggleston

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Harrah Jean L and Trust Of Jean L Harrah
Bought by
Harrah Jean L and Jean L Harrah 2017 Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
Harrah Jean L and Trust Of Barbara J Hirschler
Bought by
Harrah Jean L and Trust For Jean L Harrah

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2010
Sold by
Harrah Jean L and Hirschler Barbara J
Bought by
Hirschler Barbara J and Trust Of Barbara J Hirschler

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.34%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2007
Sold by
Hirschler Barbara J and Harrah Jean L
Bought by
Hirschler Barbara J and Harrah Jean L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 1996
Sold by
Harrah Jean
Bought by
Harrah Jean L and Trust Of Jean L Harrah
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
John W Zabinski Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Zabinski John William $2,015,000 Chicago Title Company
Trust Of Barbara J Hirschler -- --
Jean L Harrah 2017 Trust -- --
Harrah Jean L -- None Available
Harrah Jean L -- None Available
Hirschler Barbara J -- Old Republic Title Company
Harrah Jean L -- Old Republic Title Company
Hirschler Barbara J -- Califrornia Land Title Of Ma
Hirschler Barbara J -- Stewart Title Of California
Harrah Jean L -- --
Hirschler Barbara J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Harrah Jean L $200,000
Previous Owner Hirschler Barbara J $215,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,015,000 -- --
08/31/2021 08/31/21 Sold $2,015,000 +34.3% $1,111 / Sq Ft
08/17/2021 08/17/21 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2021 08/07/21 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $827 / 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 $16,595 $1,090,101 $329,130 $767,971
2024 $16,595 $1,068,594 $322,678 $752,916
2023 $16,277 $1,054,511 $316,353 $738,158
2022 $15,935 $1,033,834 $310,150 $723,684
2021 $4,763 $116,567 $50,964 $72,603
2020 $4,371 $122,300 $50,442 $71,858
2019 $4,040 $119,903 $49,453 $70,450
2018 $3,923 $117,551 $48,483 $69,068
2017 $3,753 $115,247 $47,533 $67,714
2016 $3,512 $112,988 $46,601 $66,387
2015 $3,440 $111,290 $45,901 $65,389
2014 $3,315 $109,111 $45,002 $64,109
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ira & Carol Serkes

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Ira & Carol Serkes

    Compass

    (510) 684-3334

    6 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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  • TANIA BALAZS JACARD

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    TANIA BALAZS JACARD

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 206-2686

    4 in this area

    84 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40962318

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2893-032-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

659 Santa Rosa Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 659 Santa Rosa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 07 August 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,937,627, approximately $1,068 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 659 Santa Rosa Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School.

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