$2,150,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,048 Sq Ft
8,820 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,050 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

A Rare Architectural Legacy! Built in 1912 by Walter Ratcliff, this exceptional 3BD/2.5BA residence offers a rare chance to own a beautifully preserved piece of Berkeley’s storied past thoughtfully updated for modern living. Set on an 8,820 sf lot, the 2,048 sf home is surrounded by tiered, landscaped gardens with mature trees, vibrant blooms, & multiple seating areas. A motorized gate opens to a brick-paver driveway with space for 5 vehicles. Inside, the grand living room is anchored by striking, meticulously restored leaded glass windows—a hallmark of the home's architectural pedigree—soaring cathedral ceilings, & a plaster-surround fireplace. The formal dining room features original built-ins, garden views, & a second fireplace. A fully remodeled chef’s kitchen includes a marble island, custom cabinetry, & premium appliances. Throughout the home: hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, custom stairwell, & finely crafted woodwork. The primary suite offers a sitting area, walk-in closet, & bonus storage. Additional highlights include remodeled baths, Elfa® closets, secret bedroom nook, tankless water heater, laundry, shed, & secured gate. Step into timeless elegance and become the next steward of this iconic Berkeley residence. This is more than a home—it’s a piece of history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elena Mendelson

Compass License #01883139 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Afshin Fahimi

Berri Real Estate License #02028626

Berri Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $22,247

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 8,820 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Tudor Architecture
  • Raised Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Security Gate

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • No Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Parking Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by W. Ratcliff
  • Claremont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64422616

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$22,247

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont
  • Directions: Hwy 13 > Tunnel Rd.
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, See Remarks
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: W. Ratcliff
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Parking Lot, No Garage, Private, Uncovered Parking Space

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8820
  • Parcel Number: 64422616

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2025
Closed on
Aug 25, 2025
Sold by
Ali-Jahansouz Revocable Living Trust and Ali Delal
Bought by
Cirafici Carli Susanne Cort and Cirafici Joseph Dominick
Seller's Agent
Elena Mendelson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Afshin Fahimi
Berri Real Estate
List Price
$2,200,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-2.27%
Views
85

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2018
Sold by
Braun Benjamin A and Braun Jessica Grunwald
Bought by
Braun Jessica Grunwald and Braun Benjamin A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2018
Sold by
Jahansouz Ali and Ali Delal
Bought by
Ali Delal and Jahansouz Ali

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Cook Thomas M and Cook Roberta Bell
Bought by
Jahansouz Ali and Ali Delal

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2008
Sold by
Cook Thomas M and Cook Roberta Bell
Bought by
Cook Thomas M and Cook Roberta Bell
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,150,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,000,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $2,150,000 -2.3% $1,050 / Sq Ft
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $1,074 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $22,247 $1,472,712 $473,508 $1,006,204
2024 $22,247 $1,443,700 $464,224 $986,476
2023 $21,737 $1,422,262 $455,124 $967,138
2022 $21,308 $1,387,375 $446,200 $948,175
2021 $21,374 $1,360,037 $437,452 $929,585
2020 $20,303 $1,353,025 $432,968 $920,057
2019 $19,582 $1,326,500 $424,480 $902,020
2018 $19,255 $1,300,500 $416,160 $884,340
2017 $18,601 $1,275,000 $408,000 $867,000
2016 $18,055 $1,250,000 $400,000 $850,000
2015 $8,100 $398,015 $110,700 $287,315
2014 $7,931 $390,220 $108,532 $281,688
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41103929

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 064-4226-016-00