$1,500,000
SOLD JUL 28, 2021
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,528 Sq Ft
5,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$982 Per Sq Ft

26% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to John Hinkel Park

About This Home

As of July 2021

On a beloved street nestled above John Hinkel Park, this sunny Spanish style home offers period charm, modern upgrades and spectacular views of the Bay. The main level of the home features a living room with soaring ceilings, exposed beams, fireplace and oversized windows. The dining room is open to both kitchen and living room, providing an easy flow for entertaining. An updated kitchen boasts granite counters and backsplash, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and sliding door out to the back yard. A remodeled full bathroom offers dual vanity and energy efficient lighting. Completing the main level is a light-filled bedroom with access to the front deck and a second bedroom with half bath ensuite. In the backyard, an expansive deck provides panoramic views of the Bay and the San Francisco skyline. The lower level, accessible via separate entrance, is an ideal home office or guest suite, with attached full bath. Detached garage and owned solar. Walk to Solano Ave retail!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Denham

License #02093080 Listed on: 06/24/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Derrick Tyler

Red Oak Realty License #01954708

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,393

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

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

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61258033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,393

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Directions: North on Indian Rock Ave, left on San Diego
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridges
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5200
  • Parcel Number: 61258033
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2021
Closed on
Jul 15, 2021
Sold by
Phillips Jonathan and Phillips Emily
Bought by
Williams Michael J and Chute Mahlon W
Seller's Agent
Ellen Denham
Buyer's Agent
Derrick Tyler
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
25.52%
Current Estimated Value
$1,700,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$200,625
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.11%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,094,004
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$606,621

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2017
Closed on
Dec 20, 2017
Sold by
Chang Gang and Zhu Lee Ming
Bought by
Phillips Jonathan and Phillips Emily
Seller's Agent
Ken Kwok
MaxReal
Buyer's Agent
Robert Jones
KW Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,025,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.26%
Original Mortgage
$51,250
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2007
Sold by
Elner Lillian and The Lillian Elner Trust
Bought by
Chang Gang and Zhu Lee Ming

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,025,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $668,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,200,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $840,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $51,250 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $820,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $406,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Sold $1,500,000 +25.5% $982 / Sq Ft
07/02/2021 07/02/21 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $1,195,000 +16.6% $782 / Sq Ft
01/03/2018 01/03/18 Sold $1,025,000 0.0% $671 / Sq Ft
12/21/2017 12/21/17 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2017 10/10/17 For Sale $1,025,000 -- $671 / 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 $21,393 $1,591,800 $477,540 $1,114,260
2024 $21,393 $1,560,600 $468,180 $1,092,420
2023 $20,980 $1,530,000 $459,000 $1,071,000
2022 $20,678 $1,500,000 $450,000 $1,050,000
2021 $15,858 $1,077,448 $323,234 $754,214
2020 $15,110 $1,066,410 $319,923 $746,487
2019 $14,627 $1,045,500 $313,650 $731,850
2018 $11,201 $771,118 $231,335 $539,783
2017 $10,806 $756,001 $226,800 $529,201
2016 $10,488 $741,178 $222,353 $518,825
2015 $10,351 $730,050 $219,015 $511,035
2014 $10,239 $715,754 $214,726 $501,028
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40954315

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2580-033-00