NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,769,000 - $2,482,879

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,316 Sq Ft
$940/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 02, 2019

Last sale price $2,025,324 $874 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,795/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Secluded Lot
  • 1-minute walk to Mortar Rock Park

About This Home

As of July 2019

Rare, distinguished architectural gem designed by Walter Ratcliff in 1916. Sited on oversized lot that is beautifully landscaped. Features includes two patios, lawns, long driveway for extra parking, garage, and garden shed. 3++ BRS include non-conforming in-law apartment. Beautiful San Francisco Bay views from upstairs room and deck. Serene setting near Mortar Rock Park, near Solano shops and S.F bus. A rare offering.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susie Schevill

The GRUBB Company License #00981376 Listed on: 05/15/2019

Co-Listed By

Faye Keogh

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00988354

Last Buyer's Agent

Anthony Riggins

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC License #01372885

SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,376

Year Built

  • Built in 1916

Lot Details

  • 9,720 Sq Ft Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • English Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Ratcliff
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257910

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,376

Year Built

Built in 1916

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1916
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Up Indian Rock from Circle
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, English, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Other
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Secluded
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Ratcliff
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Parking Lot

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9720
  • Parcel Number: 61257910
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2022
Sold by
Emerson Gregory K and Kent Jacqueline
Bought by
Emerson Living Trust
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,175,970

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2019
Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Craig Charles Wesley and Craig Donald H
Bought by
Emerson Gregory K and Emerson Jacqueline Kent
Seller's Agent
Susie Schevill
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Anthony Riggins
SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY INC
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$2,025,324
Premium/Discount to List
$230,324
12.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.64%
Original Mortgage
$202,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2004
Sold by
Craig Donald H and Craig Margaret C
Bought by
Craig Donald H and Craig Margaret C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$469,342
Interest Rate
4.46%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion 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
Emerson Living Trust -- --
Emerson Gregory K $2,025,500 Chicago Title Company
Craig Donald H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Emerson Gregory K $1,588,000
Previous Owner Emerson Gregory K $202,000
Previous Owner Emerson Gregory K $1,620,000
Previous Owner Craig Donald H $469,342
Previous Owner Craig Donald H $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,025,324 -- --
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Sold $2,025,324 +12.8% $874 / Sq Ft
05/30/2019 05/30/19 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2019 05/15/19 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $775 / 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 $31,376 $2,164,506 $857,752 $1,313,754
2023 $30,712 $2,128,934 $840,936 $1,287,998
2022 $30,403 $2,080,193 $824,448 $1,262,745
2021 $30,531 $2,039,282 $808,288 $1,237,994
2020 $29,891 $2,025,300 $800,000 $1,225,300
2019 $5,492 $117,368 $81,323 $36,045
2018 $5,318 $115,067 $79,728 $35,339
2017 $5,098 $112,811 $78,165 $34,646
2016 $4,760 $110,599 $76,632 $33,967
2015 $4,655 $108,937 $75,481 $33,456
2014 $4,488 $106,804 $74,003 $32,801
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40865747

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2579-010-00