Seller's Agent in 2022
Charles Cook
Red Oak Realty
(510) 866-5956
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
865 Contra Costa Ave Berkeley, CA 94707
Thousand Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,397,593
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,702
Sq Ft
$887/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Custom Home
- Fireplace in Kitchen
- Bonus Room
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 1-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park
About This Home
As of April 2022A John Hudson Thomas design circa 1917. This is a well- appointed grand home located just a short jaunt from the many restaurants,shopping,and grocery stores on Solano Avenue.This beauty is a 4++ bedroom house with bonus rooms.A lovely living room and sitting area that has a beautiful view of the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. Kitchen with breakfast nook,and decorative fireplace.Elegant dining room,built-ins & French doors that open to a courtyard loaded with mature plantings,and guarded by the embrace of a mature wisteria.Two large bedrooms on the main floor and bathroom. Second bathroom,and 2++ bedrooms.The main bedroom has the potential to be a wonderful main suite with 2 bonus rooms attached to it.The outdoor space is designed for maximum enjoyment.The front yard has a deck above the garage to relax & enjoy the sun.The path leading to the entrance is shade & opens to an inviting brick courtyard. Beautiful house in a fantastic location.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1916
Lot Details
- 5,265 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
- Rectangular Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Fireplace in Kitchen
Flooring
- Wood
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by John H. Thomas
- Thousand Oaks Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 61257658
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 16, 2022
Closed on
Apr 8, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Charles Cook
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
13.46%
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
$247,593
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.62%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Interest Rate
0.0385%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 23, 2005
Sold by
Bought by
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,150,000 | Old Republic Title | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $1,680,000 | ||
| Closed | $120,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,150,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2022 04/26/22 | Sold | $2,150,000 | +13.5% | $796 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2022 03/25/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/16/2022 03/16/22 | For Sale | $1,895,000 | -- | $701 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,450 | $2,281,580 | $684,474 | $1,597,106 |
| 2024 | $32,450 | $2,125,000 | $637,500 | $1,487,500 |
| 2023 | $30,476 | $1,978,000 | $593,400 | $1,384,600 |
| 2022 | $8,153 | $2,033,000 | $612,000 | $1,428,000 |
| 2021 | $7,404 | $119,391 | $68,632 | $57,759 |
| 2020 | $6,682 | $125,095 | $67,928 | $57,167 |
| 2019 | $6,060 | $122,642 | $66,596 | $56,046 |
| 2018 | $5,864 | $120,239 | $65,291 | $54,948 |
| 2017 | $5,634 | $117,881 | $64,011 | $53,870 |
| 2016 | $5,200 | $115,570 | $62,756 | $52,814 |
| 2015 | $5,083 | $113,834 | $61,813 | $52,021 |
| 2014 | $4,890 | $111,604 | $60,602 | $51,002 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Charles Cook
-
Sarah Ridge
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Sarah Ridge
District Homes
(510) 860-3435
2 in this area
146 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40984885
APN: 061-2576-058-00
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