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Seller's Agent in 2024
JIA LI
Gemstone Estate, Inc.
(408) 718-7897
1 in this area
35 Total Sales
799 Taft Ave Albany, CA 94706
Solano Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $899,000 - $999,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,575
Sq Ft
$471/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- City Lights View
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Albany Middle School Rated A
- Deck
- 1-minute walk to Albany Hill Park
About This Home
As of July 2024Very rare Albany Hill 3 bedrooms and 2 baths townhouse-like condo with tremendous East Bay cities and Berkeley Hills view from all windows at living room, dining, kitchen, patio, master suite, and the other two bedrooms! The main living area has soaring ceiling, open plan layout, and newly replaced glass doors lead out to wide east-facing patio with view all day. Updated kitchen with new appliances and spacious pantry. Stairs to downstairs with master suite, 2 other bedrooms, hallway full bath & laundry. Spacious master suite has east-facing windows with bright view, walk-in closet, nice retreat area perfectly for study area, and updated master bathroom. The other 2 bedrooms are good sized, one bedroom has walk-in closet. Individual electric heater control at each bedroom & living level. Cozy fireplace @ living room. HOA $471/month includes house water bills! Attached shared garage has 1 parking space. Easy off-street parking all day. Down the road of Taft Ave is Albany Hill & Creekside Park, nice park to take daily exercise right outside of the house, and enjoy the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge & Pacific Ocean view every day. Great Albany schools. This is the house you dream about & cannot miss! Come to look!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gemstone Estate, Inc. License #01837634 Listed on: 05/16/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Lorin
Winkler Real Estate Group License #02197076
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Year Built
- Built in 1978
Lot Details
- Hillside Location
HOA Fees
- $471 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- City Lights
- Mountain
- Hills
- Park or Greenbelt
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,575 Sq Ft Home
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Electric Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Separate Meters
Community Details
- Association fees include common area electricity, decks, hot water, insurance - hazard, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, reserves, roof, water
- Carapace Ten HOA
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 066-2755-055
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 16, 2024
Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Vallie John and Fang F
Bought by
Zhang Kai and Zhou Zongju
Seller's Agent
JIA LI
Gemstone Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Lorin
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$964,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.5%
Views
21
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
-$8,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.61%
Original Mortgage
$723,000
Outstanding Balance
$713,720
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$241,540
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2001
Sold by
Chann Paul and Peto Gail L
Bought by
Vallie John and Fang Fang
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.97%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Kai | $964,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Vallie John | $400,000 | First American Title Guarant |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Zhang Kai | $723,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Vallie John | $320,000 | |
| Closed | Vallie John | $40,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/18/2024 07/18/24 | Sold | $964,000 | -3.5% | $612 / Sq Ft |
| 06/03/2024 06/03/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/16/2024 05/16/24 | For Sale | $999,000 | -- | $634 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
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 | $11,048 | $957,000 | $289,200 | $674,800 |
| 2024 | $11,048 | $590,875 | $177,262 | $413,613 |
| 2023 | $10,527 | $579,291 | $173,787 | $405,504 |
| 2022 | $10,335 | $567,935 | $170,380 | $397,555 |
| 2021 | $10,186 | $556,800 | $167,040 | $389,760 |
| 2020 | $10,043 | $551,091 | $165,327 | $385,764 |
| 2019 | $9,819 | $540,287 | $162,086 | $378,201 |
| 2018 | $9,547 | $529,695 | $158,908 | $370,787 |
| 2017 | $9,310 | $519,311 | $155,793 | $363,518 |
| 2016 | $8,893 | $509,131 | $152,739 | $356,392 |
| 2015 | $8,325 | $501,487 | $150,446 | $351,041 |
| 2014 | $8,166 | $491,667 | $147,500 | $344,167 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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JIA LI
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
Stephanie Lorin
Winkler Real Estate Group
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Xinwei Luo
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Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Xinwei Luo
KW Advisors East Bay
(510) 528-2200
2 in this area
28 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81965875
APN: 066-2755-055-00
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