NOT LISTED FOR SALE

899 Arlington Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,971,000 - $2,322,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,132 Sq Ft
$980/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 20, 2017

Last sale price $1,600,000 $750 Per Sq Ft

Est. 31% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,797/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 1-minute walk to Indian Rock Park

About This Home

As of November 2017

That rare combination of charm, sophistication, amenities, views, and location! Old World Charm in one of Berkeley's most sought-after neighborhoods. Trees and views in every direction. A magical path takes you to bustling Solano Avenue and the beauty of Indian Rock Park. Close to the world-famous "Gourmet Ghetto" and Tilden Regional Park. Express bus to SF stops right outside your door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Roberts

Red Oak Realty License #01472139 Listed on: 09/29/2017

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeannie Anderson

Compass License #00853151

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,255

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 4,876 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Pool

  • Spa

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electricity To Lot Line
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision, Mediterranean Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257837

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,255

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Marin Circle to Arlington
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Partial
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloped Up
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4876
  • Parcel Number: 61257837
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2018
Sold by
Snibbe Scott S and Girshick Ahna
Bought by
Snibbe Scott Sona and Girshick Ahna Reza
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$2,088,759

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2017
Closed on
Nov 9, 2017
Sold by
Gusick Spencer
Bought by
Snibbe Scott S and Girshick Ahna
Seller's Agent
Kristi Roberts
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeannie Anderson
Compass
List Price
$1,298,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$302,000
23.27%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2015
Sold by
Villagran Lisa
Bought by
Gusick Spencer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2015
Sold by
Berger Shoshana and Berger Maya
Bought by
Gusick Spencer

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2013
Sold by
Berger Stanley A
Bought by
Berger Stanley A and Stanley Berger Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2013
Sold by
Fain Beth H
Bought by
Berger Stanley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2013
Sold by
Berger Stanley A and Stanley Berger Living Trust
Bought by
Berger Stanley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$522,000
Interest Rate
3.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2009
Sold by
Berger Stanley A
Bought by
Berger Stanley A and Stanley Berger Living Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2009
Sold by
Berger Stanley A
Bought by
Berger Stanley A and Stanley Berger Living Trust
Source: Public Records

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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
Snibbe Scott Sona -- None Available
Snibbe Scott S $1,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gusick Spencer -- Chicago Title Company
Gusick Spencer $1,445,000 Chicago Title Company
Berger Stanley A -- None Available
Berger Stanley A -- Equity Title
Berger Stanley A -- None Available
Berger Stanley A -- None Available
Berger Stanley A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Snibbe Scott Sona $959,000
Closed Snibbe Scott S $1,100,000
Previous Owner Gusick Spencer $250,000
Previous Owner Gusick Spencer $200,000
Previous Owner Gusick Spencer $1,083,750
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $522,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $522,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $550,500
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $410,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $200,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $150,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $310,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $315,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $100,000
Previous Owner Berger Stanley A $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
11/20/2017 11/20/17 Sold $1,600,000 +23.3% $750 / Sq Ft
10/25/2017 10/25/17 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2017 09/29/17 For Sale $1,298,000 -- $609 / 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 $25,255 $1,777,800 $535,440 $1,249,360
2023 $24,760 $1,749,807 $524,942 $1,224,865
2022 $24,378 $1,708,503 $514,651 $1,200,852
2021 $24,479 $1,674,871 $504,561 $1,177,310
2020 $23,297 $1,664,640 $499,392 $1,165,248
2019 $22,530 $1,632,000 $489,600 $1,142,400
2018 $22,191 $1,600,000 $480,000 $1,120,000
2017 $21,708 $1,496,368 $448,910 $1,047,458
2016 $20,101 $1,467,035 $440,110 $1,026,925
2015 $7,474 $439,093 $361,271 $77,822
2014 -- $430,494 $354,196 $76,298
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kristi Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Kristi Roberts

    Red Oak Realty

    35 Total Sales

    Kristi Roberts
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  • Jeannie Anderson

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jeannie Anderson

    Compass

    (415) 271-4887

    1 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Jeannie Anderson
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40798939

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2578-037-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

899 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 899 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 29 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,088,759, approximately $979 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 899 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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