$1,725,000
SOLD DEC 9, 2024

89 Arden Rd Berkeley, CA 94704

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,731 Sq Ft
5,223 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$632 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Skylights
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of December 2024

Sited on a cul-de-sac on Panoramic Hill, 89 Arden Road is a charming tudor-style home with breathtaking views. Built in 1940, this spacious home is tucked under a majestic gingko tree. California living at its finest, each level opens onto delightful decks and patios, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, this versatile home offers tremendous flexibility. The top floor primary suite features a private deck with expansive views, skylights, and en suite bath. The main floor encompasses the formal living and dining rooms, a kitchen with a large pantry and laundry room, and two additional bedrooms. The interior craftsmanship showcases stunning oak hardwood floors, exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, and a wood-burning fireplace with built-in shelving, adding warmth and character to the living spaces. The lower level comprises a kitchenette, full bathroom, bedroom, and a spacious bonus room. Located on Lower Panoramic Hill close to the Orchard Steps, this property offers the best of both worlds - proximity to stunning hiking trails, city amenities and the University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149 Listed on: 10/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Dev Parikh

Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl License #01815439

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,223 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Tudor/Storybook Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 55186233

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,979

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Directions: Panoramic to Arden
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Water
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Sink
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5223
  • Parcel Number: 55186233

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2024
Closed on
Dec 5, 2024
Sold by
Carroll B Williams Trust and Williams Carroll Blake
Bought by
Longshore Claiborn Christian and Longshore Christina Filios
Seller's Agent
Laura Arechiga
Buyer's Agent
Dev Parikh
Golden Gate Sotheby's Intl
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,000
1.77%
Views
86
Current Estimated Value
$1,746,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 5, 2011
Sold by
Williams Carroll B
Bought by
Williams Carroll B and Carroll B Williams Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2010
Sold by
Williams Carroll B and Lopez Williams Ana Maria
Bought by
Williams Carroll B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$251,500
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2004
Sold by
Williams Carroll B
Bought by
Williams Carroll B and Lopez Williams Ana Maria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 1999
Sold by
Morimoto Mizuko
Bought by
Williams Carroll B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,725,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Servicelink Di
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Individual Deed -- North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $514,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $546,419 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $110,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $413,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $251,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $413,100 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $380,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $383,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,725,000 -- --
12/09/2024 12/09/24 Sold $1,725,000 +1.8% $632 / Sq Ft
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $621 / 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
2024 $10,979 $439,382 $234,121 $212,261
2023 $10,664 $437,630 $229,531 $208,099
2022 $10,552 $422,051 $225,031 $204,020
2021 $10,523 $413,640 $220,620 $200,020
2020 $9,829 $416,329 $218,359 $197,970
2019 $9,281 $408,167 $214,078 $194,089
2018 $9,055 $400,165 $209,881 $190,284
2017 $8,721 $392,321 $205,767 $186,554
2016 $8,301 $384,628 $201,732 $182,896
2015 $8,155 $378,852 $198,703 $180,149
2014 $8,064 $371,432 $194,811 $176,621
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41076414

bridgeMLS

APN: 055-1862-033-00