Seller's Agent in 2020
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 928-3912
35 in this area
90 Total Sales
771 San Diego Rd Berkeley, CA 94707
Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,524
Sq Ft
8,216
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Art Studio
- Ground Level Unit
- Open Floorplan
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- View of Trees or Woods
- 1-minute walk to John Hinkel Park
About This Home
As of June 2020First offering: the Donald and Helen Olsen House, 1954; the architect's own home! Listed on the prestigious National Register of Historic Places, and a City of Berkeley Historic Landmark, the Olson House presents a striking counterpoint to the more familiar Bay Area Modern Style. Built seemingly as a demonstration project, the Harvard educated architect applied his "high art" International Style training, as championed by Walter Gropius, to create his own "machine for living in a garden." The success of this endeavor is attested to by the families' lifelong tenure, and the building's service to lives immersed in creating a better world through art, architecture, and intellectual discourse. With all its historic fabric intact, the magic of the space is still palpable, only awaiting its new owner to continue the tradition.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc. License #00463731 Listed on: 10/01/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Subscriber Non
Non-Participant Office License #13252
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,988
Lot Details
- 8,216 Sq Ft Lot
- Hillside Location
Home Design
- Cosmetic Repairs Needed
Interior Spaces
- 1,524 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Open Floorplan
- Dining Area
- Art Studio
- Views of Woods
- Partial Basement
- Laundry Room
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven or Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- On-Street Parking
Location
- Ground Level Unit
- Property is near a park
Additional Features
- Deck
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2020
Closed on
Jun 17, 2020
Sold by
Chu Albert Jiun Jye
Bought by
Levy Alexander Joshua Joseph
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bebe McRae
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,810,000
Premium/Discount to List
$315,000
21.07%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$469,837
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,357,500
Interest Rate
2.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2017
Closed on
Jan 22, 2018
Sold by
Banta Linda and Survivor S Trust Portion Of Th
Bought by
Chu Albert Jiun Jye
Seller's Agent
Crosby Doe
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Subscriber Non
Non-Participant Office
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-8.08%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.92%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Olsen Donald E and Olsen Helen Karen
Bought by
Olsen Donald E and Olsen Helen Karen
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,810,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,695,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,357,500 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Off Market | $1,810,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,810,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/24/2020 06/24/20 | Sold | $1,810,000 | +3.4% | $821 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2020 05/06/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/20/2020 04/20/20 | Price Changed | $1,750,000 | -2.8% | $794 / Sq Ft |
| 03/20/2020 03/20/20 | Price Changed | $1,800,000 | +20.4% | $816 / Sq Ft |
| 03/09/2020 03/09/20 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | -9.4% | $678 / Sq Ft |
| 01/25/2018 01/25/18 | Sold | $1,650,000 | -8.1% | $1,083 / Sq Ft |
| 10/01/2017 10/01/17 | For Sale | $1,795,000 | -- | $1,178 / Sq Ft |
Source: The MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $27,988 | $1,979,470 | $593,841 | $1,385,629 |
| 2024 | $27,988 | $1,940,663 | $582,199 | $1,358,464 |
| 2023 | $27,377 | $1,902,617 | $570,785 | $1,331,832 |
| 2022 | $27,308 | $1,865,313 | $559,594 | $1,305,719 |
| 2021 | $27,007 | $1,828,751 | $548,625 | $1,280,126 |
| 2020 | $25,162 | $1,763,477 | $529,043 | $1,234,434 |
| 2019 | $24,351 | $1,728,900 | $518,670 | $1,210,230 |
| 2018 | $4,434 | $110,111 | $52,362 | $57,749 |
| 2017 | $4,425 | $107,952 | $51,335 | $56,617 |
| 2016 | $4,118 | $105,836 | $50,329 | $55,507 |
| 2015 | $4,126 | $104,246 | $49,573 | $54,673 |
| 2014 | $3,879 | $102,204 | $48,602 | $53,602 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Bebe McRae
-
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Alexis Thompson
The Grubb Co. Inc.
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Crosby Doe
Seller's Agent in 2018
Crosby Doe
Crosby Doe Associates, Inc.
(310) 428-6755
41 Total Sales
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S
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Subscriber Non
Non-Participant Office
Map
Source: The MLS
MLS Number: 17-280876
APN: 061-2580-039-01
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