NOT LISTED FOR SALE

853 Arlington Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,337,000 - $2,937,743

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,202 Sq Ft
$828/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2021

Last sale price $2,650,000 $828 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $16,964/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • French Provincial Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Frederick Mini Park

About This Home

As of March 2021

Beautiful North Berkeley home with SF Bay Views on a large park-like double parcel. Four-bedrooms and three-baths with an incredibly elegant dining room, generous living rooms and extra spaces for work and play. Gracious details throughout include divided light windows, period built-ins and hardwood floors. Landscaped grounds include a tranquil rock garden, flowering trees, and six large built-in planters designed for an edible garden. Ample storage and two car detached garage. Close to shopping, restaurants and parks yet nicely sited with privacy and a gated driveway. A special home not to be missed!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie McAlister

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01464959 Listed on: 02/19/2021

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Strauch

The GRUBB Company License #01474232

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • French Provincial Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Sq. Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257847

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,665

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1916
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY SQ.
  • Directions: Marin Ave to Arlington Ave
  • Architectural Style: French Provincial, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Storage, Study, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Regular, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Partial
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Other
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Side Yard Access, Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Other
  • Cooling: Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13909
  • Parcel Number: 61257847
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2024
Sold by
Fishler Clair Hamilton and Woodrow Stephen Robert
Bought by
Woodrow Living Trust and Woodrow
Current Estimated Value
$2,649,686

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 19, 2021
Closed on
Mar 10, 2021
Sold by
Kozhipatt Abraham and Kozhipatt Ranica B
Bought by
Woodrow Stephen Robert and Fishler Clair Hamilton
Seller's Agent
Carrie McAlister
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Jane Strauch
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$655,000
32.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.31%
Original Mortgage
$1,987,500
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 7, 2015
Sold by
Porzig Ellen F and Elizabeth S Fitzsimmons Family
Bought by
Kozhipatt Abraham and Kozhipatt Ranica B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1993
Sold by
Fitzsimmons Elizabeth and Fitzsimmons Elizabeth S
Bought by
Fitzsimmons Elizabeth S
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
Woodrow Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Woodrow Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Woodrow Stephen Robert $2,650,000 Chicago Title Company
Kozhipatt Abraham $1,712,500 Placer Title Company
Fitzsimmons Elizabeth S -- Northwestern Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Woodrow Stephen Robert $1,987,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,650,000 -- --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Sold $2,650,000 +32.8% $828 / Sq Ft
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2021 02/19/21 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $623 / 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 $35,665 $2,482,565 $746,869 $1,742,696
2024 $35,665 $2,433,760 $732,228 $1,708,532
2023 $34,953 $2,392,920 $717,876 $1,675,044
2022 $34,381 $2,339,000 $703,800 $1,642,200
2021 $25,910 $1,605,710 $333,090 $1,279,620
2020 $24,460 $1,596,181 $329,676 $1,266,505
2019 $23,443 $1,564,894 $323,214 $1,241,680
2018 $23,045 $1,534,217 $316,878 $1,217,339
2017 $22,274 $1,504,136 $310,665 $1,193,471
2016 $22,518 $1,474,650 $304,575 $1,170,075
2015 $16,524 $979,678 $234,052 $745,626
2014 $5,659 $136,205 $78,603 $57,602
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carrie McAlister

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Carrie McAlister

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 292-7838

    9 in this area

    105 Total Sales

    Carrie McAlister
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  • Jane Strauch

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jane Strauch

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 444-5123

    1 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Jane Strauch
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40938506

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2578-047-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

853 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 853 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 19 February 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,649,686, approximately $827 per square foot. This property was built in 1916. 853 Arlington Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Thousand Oaks Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Ruth Acty Elementary.

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