NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,168,000 - $2,442,995

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,485 Sq Ft
$904/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 25, 2020

Last sale price $1,825,000 $734 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,814/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Spa
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Greenwood Commons

About This Home

As of November 2020

Tucked away on a private road in the Berkeley Hills, this Robert Ratcliff designed midcentury gem with sweeping unobstructed views of the Bay is a stunning architectural retreat surrounded by nature, while located just minutes away from the gourmet delicacies of Shattuck Ave, UC Berkeley, Cordonices Park, Berkeley Rose Garden and Tilden Park. This spacious, light-filled 2,485 square feet home boasts unique original design details and natural wood throughout, from vaulted beam ceilings to large glass windows and an open floor plan. Enjoy spectacular views of the Bay from all rooms. This home is perfect for those working remotely given the ample space for 2 home offices wired for high speed fiber internet and, when you need a break from Zoom meetings, relax and melt your stress away in your custom teak soaking tub. This home is flanked by multiple decks and patios and, with a lot size of 8,343 square feet, there are endless possibilities for outdoor living, gardening, etc.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MICHELE LING

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty License #02030603 Listed on: 10/17/2020

Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Kuo

The GRUBB Company License #01034071

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,587

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 8,343 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $50 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Carport

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shake Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Spa
  • Pool Cover

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, hazard insurance
  • Association Phone (925) 212-9672
  • Built by R. Ratcliff
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,587

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$50 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: La Loma --> Buena Vista --> Maybeck Twin
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Office, Tile Counters, Pantry
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Shake
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: Pool Cover
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: R. Ratcliff
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 50
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: UNKNOWN
  • Phone: 925-212-9672
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Hazard Insurance

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8343
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2020
Closed on
Nov 4, 2020
Sold by
Toyofuku Eric and Tan Sue Tze
Bought by
Rith Chanpory and Burns Harold Hubert
Seller's Agent
MICHELE LING
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Edward Kuo
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000
Premium/Discount to List
$176,000
10.67%
Current Estimated Value
$2,246,249

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$421,249
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$1,460,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,313,927
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$932,322

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2018
Sold by
Shin Jiwon
Bought by
Toyofuku Eric and Tan Sue Tze

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,285,000
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2018
Sold by
Shin Jiwon
Bought by
Shin Jiwon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Strauss Jason M
Bought by
Shin Jiwon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,500
Interest Rate
4.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Shin Jiwon and Strauss Jason M
Bought by
Strauss Jason M and Shin Jiwon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2006
Sold by
Garrity Thomas F and Baek Eunice H
Bought by
Strauss Jason M and Shin Jiwon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2003
Sold by
Henkin Leon and Henkin Ginette
Bought by
Garrity Thomas F and Baek Eunice H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2003
Sold by
Henkin Leon and Henkin Ginette
Bought by
Henkin Leon A and Henkin Leon A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Rith Chanpory $1,825,000 Old Republic Title Company
Toyofuku Eric $1,725,000 Old Republic Title Company
Shin Jiwon -- First American Title Company
Shin Jiwon -- Accommodation
Strauss Jason M -- Chicago Title Company
Strauss Jason M $1,300,000 Placer Title Company
Garrity Thomas F $975,000 Placer Title Company
Henkin Leon A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rith Chanpory $470,900
Open Rith Chanpory $1,460,000
Previous Owner Toyofuku Eric $1,283,189
Previous Owner Toyofuku Eric $1,285,000
Previous Owner Shin Jiwon $110,000
Previous Owner Shin Jiwon $625,500
Previous Owner Shin Jiwon $50,000
Previous Owner Strauss Jason M $729,750
Previous Owner Strauss Jason M $800,000
Previous Owner Garrity Thomas F $132,145
Previous Owner Garrity Thomas F $750,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,825,000 -- --
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Sold $1,825,000 +10.7% $734 / Sq Ft
10/27/2020 10/27/20 Pending -- -- --
10/17/2020 10/17/20 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $664 / 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 $27,587 $1,929,690 $581,007 $1,355,683
2023 $27,042 $1,898,730 $569,619 $1,329,111
2022 $26,618 $1,854,500 $558,450 $1,303,050
2021 $26,812 $1,818,000 $547,500 $1,277,500
2020 $24,944 $1,759,500 $612,000 $1,147,500
2019 $24,110 $1,725,000 $600,000 $1,125,000
2018 $22,061 $1,561,273 $468,382 $1,092,891
2017 $21,321 $1,530,671 $459,201 $1,071,470
2016 $20,723 $1,500,667 $450,200 $1,050,467
2015 $20,458 $1,478,138 $443,441 $1,034,697
2014 $19,335 $1,372,000 $411,600 $960,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40925863

bridgeMLS

APN: 58-2242-48-21