NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,013,000 - $2,158,895

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,633 Sq Ft
$450/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $1,800,000 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,111/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Canyon View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Chabot Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2020

Mediterranean style home in Claremont Hills section of Berkeley. Open floor plan, spacious living and dining areas and a chef’s kitchen with gourmet SS appliances, custom island and walk out balconies with fabulous views. Three bedrooms including the master suite and en-suite on the second level. The lower floor has a large entertaining space that flows out to mostly level back yard that is perfect for entertaining or play. There is a separate office on the main floor. Area for a workout room or for entertaining with a built-in bar with sink and beverage cooler. This home has an elevator that reaches all floors including the garage. It also has central air conditioning. Washer, dryer, built-in refrigerator, two separate beverage cooler and 4K projector and screen are included. You are minutes from Rockridge, Elmwood, The Claremont, Bay Bridge, Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco. This home has a Berkeley mailing address but is in the City of Oakland boundaries.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ray Kozak

Ray Kozak, Broker License #01410748 Listed on: 08/28/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Anita Luthra

Realty One Group Today License #01921916

Realty One Group Today

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,004

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • 6,545 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Tile Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Canyon Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Filtration System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Claremont Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48H761845

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,004

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont Hills
  • Directions: Bristol to Buckingham
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Pre-sale escrow with Angelique Adkisson, North American Title, Walnut Creek. This home has a Berkeley mailing address but is in the City of Oakland boundaries. Send agent PEAD and pre-approval to show property. All parties to follow the recommended COVID sanitation/safety guidelines. Property is alarmed, please be sure agent knows when you will be showing. There are video cameras on the property. See property website for additional photos and details. http://www.6976buckingham.com/
  • remarks22: Ray Kozak - Agt: 925-3300624 - Mediterranean style home in Claremont Hills section of Berkeley. Open floor plan, spacious living and dining areas and a chef’s kitchen with gourmet SS appliances, custom island and walk out balconies with fabulous views. Three bedrooms including the master suite and en-suite on the second level. The lower floor has a large entertaining space that flows out to mostly level back yard that is perfect for entertaining or play. There is a separate office on the main floor. Area for a workout room or for entertaining with a built-in bar with sink and beverage cooler. This home has an elevator that reaches all floors including the garage. It also has central air conditioning. Washer, dryer, built-in refrigerator, two separate beverage cooler and 4K projector and screen are included.You are minutes from Rockridge, Elmwood, The Claremont, Bay Bridge, Oakland, Berkeley and San Francisco. This home has a Berkeley mailing address but is in the City of Oakland boundaries.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Filter System
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Canyon
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Int Access From Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Not Listed

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6545
  • Parcel Number: 48H761845

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 28, 2020
Closed on
Sep 17, 2020
Sold by
Johnson Michael P and Johnson Alicia S
Bought by
Minasyan Sarah Z and Marengo Jason J
Seller's Agent
Ray Kozak
Ray Kozak, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Anita Luthra
Realty One Group Today
List Price
$1,790,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
0.56%
Current Estimated Value
$2,086,724

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$286,724
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.89%
Original Mortgage
$1,260,000
Outstanding Balance
$891,222
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,195,502

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2016
Sold by
Herscu Janet N and Herscu Jacov
Bought by
Johnson Michael P and Johnson Alicia S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2007
Sold by
Herscu Gabriel and Herscu Hilary Jessica
Bought by
Herscu Janet N and Herscu Jacov

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2000
Sold by
Ghereben Daniel and Ghereben Laura
Bought by
Herscu Jacov and Herscu Janet Nedra

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1997
Sold by
Herscu Jack
Bought by
Ghereben Daniel
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
Minasyan Sarah Z $26,345,454 Minasyan Sarah
Johnson Michael P $1,500,000 Lawyers Title Company
Herscu Janet N -- Alliance Title Company
Herscu Jacov -- --
Ghereben Daniel -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Minasyan Sarah Z $1,260,000
Previous Owner Johnson Michael P $1,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,800,000 -- --
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $1,800,000 +0.6% $389 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2020 08/28/20 For Sale $1,790,000 -- $386 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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 $26,004 $1,948,355 $584,506 $1,363,849
2024 $26,004 $1,910,160 $573,048 $1,337,112
2023 $27,570 $1,872,720 $561,816 $1,310,904
2022 $27,124 $1,836,000 $550,800 $1,285,200
2021 $26,410 $1,800,000 $540,000 $1,260,000
2020 $23,521 $1,591,800 $477,540 $1,114,260
2019 $22,845 $1,560,600 $468,180 $1,092,420
2018 $22,375 $1,530,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2017 $21,595 $1,500,000 $450,000 $1,050,000
2016 $22,611 $1,583,545 $360,603 $1,222,942
2015 $22,503 $1,559,769 $355,189 $1,204,580
2014 $23,013 $1,529,219 $348,234 $1,180,985
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40918064

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 048H-7618-045-00