NOT LISTED FOR SALE

825 Liberty St El Cerrito, CA 94530

Estimated Value: $1,109,000 - $1,196,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,072 Sq Ft
$1,060/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $950,000 $886 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,344/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bridge View
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • El Cerrito Senior High School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of August 2020

Built in 1947, this tastefully updated split-level, Mid-Century home is just a few blocks to the renowned El Cerrito Natural Grocery, Cerrito Vista park/playground, and the fantastic cafes/restaurants on San Pablo Blvd. This sweet home offers 2BR, 2BA, an open LR/DR, updated kitchen and an attached garage that has been converted into a finished & fully integrated bonus space that makes a perfect family room or home office. The huge lot (5,000 sf) includes new/refreshed landscaping, an expansive composite backyard deck, and citrus and magnolia trees. Many original features include refinished hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace. Updates include fresh paint inside/outside, dual-pane windows and much more! Less than 1/2 miles to El Cerrito Plaza BART and close to I-80 and everything Albany and North Berkeley have to offer, this charming vintage home is ready to move right in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Milton Boyd

Compass License #01327411 Listed on: 07/28/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Wilhelm

Compass License #01965819

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,949

Year Built

  • 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Reinforced Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,072 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Bridge Views
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,949

Year Built

1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 73
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1072
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1947

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1072
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Den / Study / Office, Office Area, Workshop
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Reinforced Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bridge
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Deck
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Stucco, Wood, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: West Contra Costa Unified

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Acres: 0.1148
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 11, 2020
Sold by
Hall James Chadam and Hall Tasha Marie
Bought by
Lipschultz Erica and Robles Andrew
Seller's Agent
Milton Boyd
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michael Wilhelm
Compass
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$201,000
26.84%
Current Estimated Value
$1,136,810

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$186,810
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.62%
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2014
Sold by
Liu Shuchen and He Bing
Bought by
Hall James Chadam and Hall Tasha Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$468,868
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2010
Sold by
Liu Shuchen
Bought by
Liu Shuchen and He Bing

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2010
Sold by
Ding Wei Chun
Bought by
Liu Shuchen

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2002
Sold by
Ralston Lenore
Bought by
Liu Shu Chen and Ding Wei Chun

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 1996
Sold by
Ralston Allison
Bought by
Ralston Lenore
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
Lipschultz Erica $950,000 Chicago Title Company
Hall James Chadam $459,000 Chicago Title Company
Liu Shuchen -- None Available
Liu Shuchen -- None Available
Liu Shu Chen $389,000 Placer Title
Ralston Lenore -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Robles Andrew $713,000
Previous Owner Lipschultz Erica $712,500
Previous Owner Hall James Chadam $468,868
Previous Owner Liu Shu Chen $392,000
Previous Owner Liu Shu Chen $300,700
Previous Owner Ralston Lenore $50,000
Previous Owner Ralston Lenore $112,000
Previous Owner Ralston Lenore $85,000
Closed Liu Shu Chen $68,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $950,000 +26.8% $886 / Sq Ft
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2020 07/28/20 For Sale $749,000 -- $699 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $13,949 $1,028,309 $838,884 $189,425
2024 $13,694 $1,008,147 $822,436 $185,711
2023 $13,694 $988,380 $806,310 $182,070
2022 $13,598 $969,000 $790,500 $178,500
2021 $7,660 $509,631 $388,609 $121,022
2019 $7,179 $494,518 $377,084 $117,434
2018 $6,928 $484,823 $369,691 $115,132
2017 $6,820 $475,318 $362,443 $112,875
2016 $6,795 $465,999 $355,337 $110,662
2015 $6,820 $459,000 $350,000 $109,000
2014 $6,422 $418,000 $322,368 $95,632
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Milton Boyd

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Michael Wilhelm

    Compass

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Nicole Wilhelm

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81803161

MLSListings

APN: 503-246-008-0

California Contra Costa County El Cerrito 94530

825 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA

This home is located at 825 Liberty St, El Cerrito, CA 94530 since 28 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,136,810, approximately $1,060 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 825 Liberty St is a home located in Contra Costa County with nearby schools including Fairmont Elementary School, Fred T. Korematsu Middle School, and El Cerrito Senior High School.

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