NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,047,000 - $2,471,100

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,631 Sq Ft
$884/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 22, 2021

Last sale price $2,250,000 $855 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,528/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Private Lot
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • 4-minute walk to Cragmont Rock Park

About This Home

As of February 2021

John Hudson Thomas beauty in a remarkable park-like garden! Rose-patterned leaded windows & extensive redwood details grace living & dining rooms. Tastefully remodeled kitchen with high ceiling, copious storage, access to decks for alfresco dining. Two bedrooms feature the lovely leaded windows. Spacious main suite with adjoining plus room; features classic JH Thomas arched windows looking out on camelias! Builtin dresser, walkin closet. Main bath updated with both tub & shower. Hall bath with stall shower. Lower level laundry area. Temp-controlled wine room. Spacious multi-use room+ensuite bath. Used as bedroom suite, exercise space+office, or for longer-term guests; has ext. access. Remarkable garden includes majestic conifers, flowering & fruit trees, veggy beds, truly 100s of bulbs about to bloom! Lengthy driveway leads to ramp for stair-free access to deck & kitchen. Two-car det. garage includes workshop space. Vintage beauty+smart updates: owned solar/AC/seismic upgrades. A gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Arlene Baxter

The Agency License #01209552 Listed on: 01/27/2021

The Agency

Last Buyer's Agent

ROBERT PARKER

Compass License #01923837

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,519

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 0.34 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by JHudson Thomas
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Gorgeous Vintage Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63296226

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,519

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: up Marin to Euclid. Park on Euclid
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Study, Stone Counters, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Partial
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Irregular Lot, Premium Lot, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: JHudson Thomas
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Workshop in Garage, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, Individual Rm Controls
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Leased, Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14965
  • Parcel Number: 63296226
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2023
Sold by
Jiin Lai And Chen-Po Lai Revocable Trust
Bought by
Lai Sunny and Best John
Current Estimated Value
$2,324,775

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2021
Closed on
Feb 22, 2021
Sold by
Grossman Elmer Roy
Bought by
Grossman Elmer R and Gro Pamela
Seller's Agent
Arlene Baxter
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT PARKER
Compass
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$450,000
25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.76%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 27, 2021
Closed on
Feb 16, 2021
Sold by
Grossman Pamela Canfield and Grossman Elmer R
Bought by
Lai Jiin and Lai Cheng Po
Seller's Agent
Arlene Baxter
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
ROBERT PARKER
Compass
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$450,000
25%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Lai Sunny -- None Listed On Document
Grossman Elmer R -- --
Lai Jiin $2,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,250,000 -- --
02/22/2021 02/22/21 Sold $2,250,000 +25.0% $855 / Sq Ft
02/09/2021 02/09/21 Pending -- -- --
01/27/2021 01/27/21 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $684 / 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 $31,519 $2,193,000 $660,000 $1,540,000
2023 $32,786 $2,340,900 $702,270 $1,638,630
2022 $32,248 $2,295,000 $688,500 $1,606,500
2021 $18,149 $1,095,700 $330,810 $771,890
2020 $17,030 $1,091,393 $327,418 $763,975
2019 $16,386 $1,069,995 $320,998 $748,997
2018 $16,101 $1,049,017 $314,705 $734,312
2017 $15,460 $1,028,450 $308,535 $719,915
2016 $15,543 $1,008,287 $302,486 $705,801
2015 $15,322 $993,147 $297,944 $695,203
2014 $15,147 $973,693 $292,108 $681,585
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40935320

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2962-026-00