Seller's Agent in 2023
Ofer Dallal
Keller Williams Realty
(510) 417-9782
1 in this area
70 Total Sales
835 59th St Emeryville, CA 94608
Santa Fe NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,330,000 - $1,381,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,263
Sq Ft
$603/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Craftsman Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Oakland Technical High School Rated A
- Stone Countertops
- Home Office
About This Home
As of September 2023A rare opportunity to own this magnificent Craftsman in North Oakland! With its soaring high ceilings, elegant trims, custom windows, and beautiful hardwood floors, this home exudes charm & character. The large and light-filled rooms interconnect in various ways which allow for flexible & functional living. The updated, MAGAZINE-WORTHY kitchen and baths will really make you fall in love! Off of the kitchen, a sunny deck beckons family & friends to gather and unwind in the backyard. The landscaped oasis includes a vegetable garden, low-maintenance artificial turf, and mature trees that bear scrumptious plums, lemons, limes, and more! While conserving its original grandeur, the home was thoroughly updated and maintained with unparalleled STRUCTURAL UPGRADES, which will last you for decades. The owners have invested in top-quality upgrades which are RARELY seen in homes of this era, including lead paint remediation; new foundation (installed 1997); copper piping; new ducts & furnace; brand-new tankless water heater; modern electrical panel; solar panels; and much, much more. Located at the heart of NOBE, you are a few blocks to hip restaurants & shopping in Rockridge, Temescal, and South Berkeley Farmers’ Market. Quick access to BART, highways, and the Bay Bridge. Open Sat/Sun 1-4pm
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty License #02059033 Listed on: 08/18/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1904
Lot Details
- 4,600 Sq Ft Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Art Deco Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Edwardian Architecture
- Victorian Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Space Heater
- Electricity To Lot Line
Additional Features
- Solar owned by a third party
- Shed
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Santa Fe Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 15135624
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 18, 2023
Closed on
Sep 18, 2023
Sold by
Sarah Kowalski Living Trust
Bought by
Lee Jay Eric and Lee Ahrhan Kim
Seller's Agent
Ofer Dallal
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
David Yi
Light Realty Inc.
List Price
$1,198,000
Sold Price
$1,430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$232,000
19.37%
Views
373
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
-$66,232
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.90%
Original Mortgage
$930,000
Outstanding Balance
$907,005
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$456,763
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 2021
Sold by
Kowalski Sarah Letitia
Bought by
Kowalski Sarah and The Kowalski 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
$320,300
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 10, 2017
Sold by
Kowalski Sarah
Bought by
Kowalski Sarah and The Sarah Kowalski Living Trus
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 17, 2010
Sold by
Silverman Kaja
Bought by
Kowalski Sarah
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$406,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Jay Eric | $1,430,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Kowalski Sarah | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Kowalski Sarah Letitia | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Kowalski Sarah | -- | None Available | |
| Kowalski Sarah | $553,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lee Jay Eric | $930,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kowalski Sarah Letitia | $320,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Kowalski Sarah | $406,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,430,000 | -- | -- |
| 09/25/2023 09/25/23 | Sold | $1,430,000 | +19.4% | $632 / Sq Ft |
| 08/29/2023 08/29/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/18/2023 08/18/23 | For Sale | $1,198,000 | -- | $529 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 | $19,791 | $1,451,600 | $437,580 | $1,021,020 |
| 2024 | $19,791 | $1,423,000 | $429,000 | $1,001,000 |
| 2023 | $11,054 | $680,947 | $204,284 | $476,663 |
| 2022 | $10,773 | $660,597 | $200,279 | $467,318 |
| 2021 | $10,322 | $647,508 | $196,352 | $458,156 |
| 2020 | $10,333 | $647,800 | $194,340 | $453,460 |
| 2019 | $9,840 | $635,103 | $190,531 | $444,572 |
| 2018 | $9,634 | $622,655 | $186,796 | $435,859 |
| 2017 | $9,272 | $610,450 | $183,135 | $427,315 |
| 2016 | $8,979 | $598,483 | $179,545 | $418,938 |
| 2015 | $8,932 | $589,497 | $176,849 | $412,648 |
| 2014 | $9,063 | $577,950 | $173,385 | $404,565 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ofer Dallal
-
Revital Shmerling
R
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
Revital Shmerling
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 855-8333
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
-
David Yi
Buyer's Agent in 2023
David Yi
Light Realty Inc.
(510) 917-0447
2 in this area
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41036566
APN: 015-1356-024-00
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