851 The Alameda Berkeley, CA 94707
Thousand Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,944,000 - $2,086,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,967
Sq Ft
$1,019/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park
About This Home
As of October 2021Perched high above the madding crowd, yet only a stone’s throw to some of the best shopping and eating Berkeley has to offer! Grand Mediterranean home with timeless, elegant features and tasteful modern updates. Beautiful Bay and SF views from most rooms. Large, sunny formal dining room with Rococo moldings and high ceilings. Four bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a bonus space.* Great indoor–outdoor flow with patios, decks and a landscaped garden. Walking distance to Solano Ave and Thousand Oaks school and park! *Bonus space includes a bathroom and partial kitchen - buyer to verify with city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 09/08/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $27,985
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Lot Sloped Up
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Bridge
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Thousand Oaks Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 61257552
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Oct 4, 2021
Sold by
Davidson Steven Edward
Bought by
Davidson Family Living Trust and Davidson
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cordula Didier
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
27.09%
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
$165,282
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,223,033
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$781,166
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 8, 2021
Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Davidson Joellen and The Davidson Living Trust
Bought by
Ngo Hung and Bui Camly N
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cordula Didier
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$405,000
27.09%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,223,033
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$781,166
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 18, 2021
Sold by
Davidson Steven Edward
Bought by
Davidson Family Living Trust and Davidson
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,223,033
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$781,166
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 2002
Sold by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Joellen
Bought by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Joellen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
3.15%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 15, 2002
Sold by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Joellen
Bought by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Joellen
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,500
Interest Rate
3.15%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 6, 1999
Sold by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Joellen I
Bought by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Joellen
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 1998
Sold by
Huber Theodore J and Huber Victoria A
Bought by
Davidson Steven E and Davidson Jo Ellen I
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 9, 1996
Sold by
Bridges Andrew P and Bridges Rebecca Lyman
Bought by
Huber Theodore J and Huber Victoria A
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
8.03%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson Family Living Trust | -- | -- | |
| Ngo Hung | $1,900,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Davidson Family Living Trust | -- | -- | |
| Davidson Steven E | -- | -- | |
| Davidson Steven E | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Davidson Steven E | -- | -- | |
| Davidson Steven E | $460,000 | Nortwestern Title Company | |
| Huber Theodore J | $360,000 | North American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Ngo Hung | $1,330,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $657,945 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $218,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $225,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $655,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $637,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $125,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Davidson Steven E | $391,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Huber Theodore J | $324,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,900,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/19/2021 10/19/21 | Sold | $1,900,000 | +27.1% | $966 / Sq Ft |
| 09/22/2021 09/22/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/08/2021 09/08/21 | For Sale | $1,495,000 | -- | $760 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,985 | $1,976,760 | $593,028 | $1,383,732 |
| 2023 | $27,440 | $1,938,000 | $581,400 | $1,356,600 |
| 2022 | $27,020 | $1,900,000 | $570,000 | $1,330,000 |
| 2021 | $12,083 | $659,198 | $199,859 | $466,339 |
| 2020 | $11,319 | $659,368 | $197,810 | $461,558 |
| 2019 | $10,752 | $646,441 | $193,932 | $452,509 |
| 2018 | $10,547 | $633,768 | $190,130 | $443,638 |
| 2017 | $10,172 | $621,344 | $186,403 | $434,941 |
| 2016 | $9,767 | $609,163 | $182,749 | $426,414 |
| 2015 | $9,625 | $600,014 | $180,004 | $420,010 |
| 2014 | $9,527 | $588,261 | $176,478 | $411,783 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Devin Ratoosh
Seller's Agent in 2021
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-5499
7 in this area
181 Total Sales
-
David A. Ratoosh
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
David A. Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
(510) 527-5500
3 in this area
102 Total Sales
-
Cordula Didier
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Cordula Didier
Red Oak Realty
(510) 703-2223
2 in this area
22 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40966195
APN: 061-2575-052-00
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