NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,362,000 - $1,652,915

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,119 Sq Ft
$721/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2023

Last sale price $1,500,000 $708 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,283/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Private Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Cragmont Rock Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

Enjoy the Berkeley lifestyle in this charming, spacious home located in the coveted Cragmont neighborhood in the Berkeley Hills. Walk up the Billie Jean pathway from your oversized two car garage to this inviting Spanish Mediterranean sanctuary. The main house features 2 large bedrooms (each with a dedicated office), 1.5 bathrooms, gleaming hardwood floors, a living & dining room w/wood burning fireplace, a separate family room, a sunny breakfast nook overlooking the backyard, & a well maintained kitchen with plenty of cabinet space & a recently restored O’Keefe & Merritt gas range/oven. Amazing bay and city views from most rooms in the house provide a nice backdrop while you relax in this private retreat. A separate in-law studio w/kitchenette & full bath is located on the lower level. This space is perfect for a separate home office, caretaker unit or additional source of income. Situated on 0.14 acre lot, the private backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in your own tranquil oasis w/rose gardens, lawn area & 2 outdoor sheds for extra storage or workshop space. Just moments from Cragmont Elementary, Cal, parks, & public transit, this home is everything you want in the Berkeley Hills and more!

Last Listed By

Brian Rochford

Rochford Real Estate License #01470068 Listed on: 06/07/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,761

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 5,896 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

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

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Contra Costa Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63297144

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,761

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin / Euclid
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Study, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Landscape Back, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, San Francisco, Water
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back, Storage, Terraced Back, Landscape Back
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5896
  • Parcel Number: 63297144
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2023
Closed on
Jun 29, 2023
Sold by
Main Mary
Bought by
Hesse Erik
Seller's Agent
Brian Rochford
Rochford Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Weske
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
36.36%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
70
Current Estimated Value
$1,527,729

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,729
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$982,195
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,655

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2023
Closed on
Jun 28, 2023
Sold by
Hesse Erik
Bought by
Harwood William and Xu Fang
Seller's Agent
Brian Rochford
Rochford Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Weske
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
36.36%
Views
70

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
Outstanding Balance
$982,195
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,655

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 7, 2023
Closed on
Jun 19, 2023
Sold by
Rawson Roxanna
Bought by
Harwood William
Seller's Agent
Brian Rochford
Rochford Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Weske
List Price
$1,100,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
36.36%
Views
70

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
Outstanding Balance
$982,195
Interest Rate
6.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$577,655

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2021
Sold by
Main Mary
Bought by
Main Mary and Hesse Erik

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 2005
Sold by
Main Mary and Hesse Erik D
Bought by
Main Mary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harwood William $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Harwood William -- Old Republic Title Company
Main Mary -- First American Title Ins Co
Main Mary -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harwood William $1,000,000
Previous Owner Main Mary $300,000
Previous Owner Main Mary $233,600
Previous Owner Main Mary $340,000
Previous Owner Hesse Erik D $88,008
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,500,000 -- --
07/06/2023 07/06/23 Sold $1,500,000 +36.4% $708 / Sq Ft
06/15/2023 06/15/23 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2023 06/07/23 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $519 / 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
2024 $21,761 $1,493,000 $450,000 $1,050,000
2023 $4,985 $112,907 $71,852 $48,055
2022 $5,313 $110,556 $70,443 $47,113
2021 $5,277 $108,251 $69,062 $46,189
2020 $4,907 $114,070 $68,354 $45,716
2019 $4,594 $111,834 $67,014 $44,820
2018 $4,452 $109,641 $65,700 $43,941
2017 $4,266 $107,491 $64,412 $43,079
2016 $4,017 $105,384 $63,149 $42,235
2015 $3,930 $103,800 $62,200 $41,600
2014 $3,790 $101,767 $60,982 $40,785
Source: Public Records

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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41029544

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 063-2971-044-00