Varnell Owens
Better Homes Realty
(650) 449-4167
60 Total Sales
2 in Ivy Hill
$1,020,000 Price Range
840 E 28th St Oakland, CA 94610
Ivy Hill NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,005,656
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,131
Sq Ft
$472/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- City Lights View
- Wood Flooring
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Contemporary Architecture
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating System
About This Home
As of August 2025Spacious and sunny Bella Vista/Ivy Hills 1920 beauty with 4 plus bedrooms, 2 recently renovated bathrooms and a flowing floor plan. Enter from a grand front patio to an enormous living room that flows to the outstanding formal dining and the large double stove kitchen.The kitchen opens up to the side and rear yard with Meyer lemons and giant birds of paradise as well as Dragon Fruit plants.This home has all new lighting and hardwood floors. Dual pane windows on main floor. The one car detached garage is on the street level with a brand new roof and remote door. This grand dame is close to all the hot spots around Lake Merritt, close to transportation and 580 and 13 as well as Highland Hospital. Take in gorgeous views from many windows or relax on the back patio while watching the sunset.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,321 Sq Ft Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- City Lights
- Hills
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bella Vista Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 2339531
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Vernon McCalla
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Melia Kwee
Re/max Accord
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$858,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$131,000
-13.25%
Views
62
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
$147,656
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.19%
Original Mortgage
$643,500
Outstanding Balance
$637,195
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$368,461
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 15, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 2006
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
1.75%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 6, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 4, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Ivy Hill, CA
-
Varnell Owens
-
Jennifer Hansen-romero
Jennifer Hansen-romero
Winkler Real Estate Group
(510) 907-4432
39 Total Sales
2 in Ivy Hill
$305,000 Price Range
-
Aja Adair
Aja Adair
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
(415) 689-6117
120 Total Sales
2 in Ivy Hill
$1,165,000 Price Range
-
Steven Lenz Jr.
Steven Lenz Jr.
Compass
(925) 397-0703
11 Total Sales
1 in Ivy Hill
$680,000 Price
-
Elena Olzmann
Elena Olzmann
Celestial Investment, Inc.
(925) 386-2549
18 Total Sales
1 in Ivy Hill
$1,350,000 Price
-
Rosie Papazian
Rosie Papazian
Abio Properties
(510) 544-6598
87 Total Sales
9 in Ivy Hill
$590K - $1.2M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $858,000 | Wfg National Title Insurance C | ||
| $885,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| -- | Financial Title Company | ||
| $206,500 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $643,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $510,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $640,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $639,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $352,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $66,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $110,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $171,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 08/20/25 | Sold | $858,000 | -4.5% | $403 / Sq Ft |
| 07/21/2025 07/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/27/2025 06/27/25 | Price Changed | $898,000 | -9.2% | $421 / Sq Ft |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | For Sale | $989,000 | -- | $464 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,234 | $858,000 | $257,400 | $600,600 |
| 2025 | $13,719 | $960,861 | $290,358 | $677,503 |
| 2024 | $13,719 | $941,887 | $284,666 | $664,221 |
| 2023 | $14,467 | $930,284 | $279,085 | $651,199 |
| 2022 | $14,131 | $905,044 | $273,613 | $638,431 |
| 2021 | $13,607 | $887,168 | $268,250 | $625,918 |
| 2020 | $5,443 | $301,483 | $90,518 | $210,965 |
| 2019 | $5,183 | $295,573 | $88,743 | $206,830 |
| 2018 | $5,076 | $289,778 | $87,003 | $202,775 |
| 2017 | $4,861 | $284,098 | $85,298 | $198,800 |
| 2016 | $4,648 | $278,529 | $83,626 | $194,903 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Vernon McCalla
Seller's Agent in 2025
Vernon McCalla
Compass
(925) 639-0068
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Melia Kwee
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Melia Kwee
RE/MAX
(925) 577-5400
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41096286
APN: 023-0395-031-00
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