$855,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2020
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,549 Sq Ft
7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$552 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of April 2025

You'll know that dreams really do come true upon entering this beautiful home nestled in the prestigious Castlewood area. Located in an established neighborhood where you can expect a community of quiet yet cohesive neighbors, you'll immediately want to call this home! This property is less than 5 minutes from public transportation, located near the Oakland Zoo, and has easy access to freeway 580. The esteemed private school, Bishop O' Dowd is within walking distance. The designer has created a sophisticated feel abounding with new and fresh modern upgrades. The kitchen is huge!- Boasting partial city views & Mosaic tile throughout, and Quartz counter tops. The appliances are all top of the line stainless steel GE. The backyard is exceptionally spacious providing for great entertainment and/or a children's play area. This home is situated on a 7,000 sq ft lot that enables additional opportunities for expansion or an ADU.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Della Brewer

First Class Realty License #01141034 Listed on: 05/22/2020

Co-Listed By

Contessa Rancifer

First Class Realty License #01454250

Last Buyer's Agent

Victor Tran

Ascend Real Estate License #01995348

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Partial Bay or Harbor
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castlewood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 43A475120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,043

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOFRCLS
  • Subdivision Name: Castlewood
  • Directions: Golflinks to Encina to Castlewood
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: City Lights, Partial
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7000
  • Parcel Number: 43A475120

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 11, 2021
Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Litwin Kenneth Louis and Litwin Miranda Elizabeth
Bought by
Nwuneli Nkemuka
Seller's Agent
Victor Tran
Kinetic Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julie Yuan
eXp Realty of California
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
17.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.28%
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Outstanding Balance
$730,894
Interest Rate
2.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$181,864

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
Chambers Shelvery L and Chambers Yvonne Marie
Bought by
Litwin Kenneth Louis and Loos Miranda Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Della Brewer
First Class Realty
Buyer's Agent
Victor Tran
Ascend Real Estate
List Price
$899,000
Sold Price
$855,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-4.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.14%
Original Mortgage
$684,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2009
Sold by
Chambers Shelvery and Chambers Yvonne
Bought by
Chambers Shelvery L and Chambers Yvonne Marie
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $855,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $800,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $684,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $375,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $855,000 -- --
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Sold $910,000 +1.2% $397 / Sq Ft
03/23/2025 03/23/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Sale $899,000 +5.1% $392 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $855,000 -- --
07/28/2021 07/28/21 Sold $1,000,000 +17.8% $436 / Sq Ft
06/16/2021 06/16/21 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2021 06/11/21 For Sale $849,000 -0.7% $371 / Sq Ft
07/31/2020 07/31/20 Sold $855,000 -4.9% $552 / Sq Ft
06/24/2020 06/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2020 05/22/20 For Sale $899,000 -- $580 / 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 $15,043 $875,000 $275,000 $600,000
2023 $15,870 $1,020,000 $306,000 $714,000
2022 $15,509 $1,000,000 $300,000 $700,000
2021 $13,232 $855,000 $256,500 $598,500
2020 $4,881 $248,798 $77,213 $171,585
2019 $4,635 $243,920 $75,699 $168,221
2018 $4,538 $239,138 $74,215 $164,923
2017 $4,342 $234,450 $72,760 $161,690
2016 $4,138 $229,854 $71,334 $158,520
2015 $4,112 $226,401 $70,262 $156,139
2014 $4,037 $221,967 $68,886 $153,081
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40905714

bridgeMLS

APN: 043A-4751-020-00