NOT LISTED FOR SALE

728 Ensenada Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Thousand Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,211,000 - $1,606,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
986 Sq Ft
$1,462/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,431,000 $1,451 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,997/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Thousand Oaks School Park

About This Home

As of June 2021

Enjoy this adorable bungalow in Berkeley's Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Loads of light and easy floor plan show off the vintage details and smart updates. Double pane windows and hardwood floors throughout, including in the kitchen, with its classic O'Keefe & Merritt stove and breakfast nook. The kitchen leads to the laundry area and a flexible-use office/sunroom, then out to the delightful garden. There's ample driveway parking, freeing up the detached garage's creative potential. This is a destination neighborhood close to Solano Avenue and all it has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Hardwicke

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01352634 Listed on: 05/12/2021

BHG RE Reliance Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheril Madden

Red Oak Realty License #01228854

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,911

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 4,674 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Lap Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

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

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 6228767

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,911

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: Solano Avenue, north on Ensenada Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Lap, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Sink, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4674
  • Parcel Number: 6228767
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2021
Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Chapman David U and The Anne Chapman Living Trust
Bought by
Mccartney Melstad Evan and Schy Catherine E
Seller's Agent
Mark Hardwicke
BHG RE Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Sheril Madden
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$1,431,000
Premium/Discount to List
$436,000
43.82%
Current Estimated Value
$1,514,804

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,804
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,144,800
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2012
Sold by
Chapman Anne and The Anne Chapman Living Trust
Bought by
Chapman Anne and The Anne Chapman Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$167,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2010
Sold by
Chapman Anne
Bought by
Chapman Anne and Anne Chapman Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2009
Sold by
Chapman Anne
Bought by
Chapman Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,001
Interest Rate
4.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 1998
Sold by
Bernzweig Jane and Glatt Stephen
Bought by
Champan Anne

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
7.05%
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
Mccartney Melstad Evan $1,431,000 Chicago Title Company
Chapman Anne -- Old Republic Title Company
Chapman Anne -- None Available
Chapman Anne -- Old Republic Title Company B
Champan Anne $283,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mccartney-Melstad Evan $1,136,000
Closed Mccartney Melstad Evan $1,144,800
Previous Owner Chapman Anne $167,000
Previous Owner Chapman Anne $175,001
Previous Owner Chapman Anne $188,208
Previous Owner Champan Anne $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,431,000 -- --
06/15/2021 06/15/21 Sold $1,431,000 +43.8% $1,451 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 For Sale $995,000 -- $1,009 / 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 $20,911 $1,548,942 $464,682 $1,084,260
2024 $20,911 $1,518,577 $455,573 $1,063,004
2023 $20,459 $1,488,811 $446,643 $1,042,168
2022 $20,119 $1,459,620 $437,886 $1,021,734
2021 $7,457 $410,450 $125,235 $292,215
2020 $7,082 $413,171 $123,951 $289,220
2019 $6,816 $405,071 $121,521 $283,550
2018 $6,692 $397,130 $119,139 $277,991
2017 $5,943 $389,345 $116,803 $272,542
2016 $5,742 $381,712 $114,513 $267,199
2015 $5,664 $375,978 $112,793 $263,185
2014 $5,622 $368,615 $110,584 $258,031
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Hardwicke

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mark Hardwicke

    BHG RE Reliance Partners

    (510) 501-0713

    6 in this area

    69 Total Sales

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  • Sheril Madden

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sheril Madden

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 501-1317

    6 in this area

    137 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40949470

bridgeMLS

APN: 062-2876-007-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Thousand Oaks

728 Ensenada Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 728 Ensenada Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 12 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,441,752, approximately $1,462 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 728 Ensenada 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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