$2,850,000
SOLD APR 18, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,090 Sq Ft
5,220 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,364 Per Sq Ft

59% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Contra Costa Rock Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Situated <1 block to Solano Ave's shopping and dining in the heart of Berkeley's sought-after Northbrae neighborhood, this exceptional 1918 Craftsman has been extensively remodeled by the present owners over the years. Using the finest materials, the utmost care was taken to maintain the home's vintage style, integrity and quality while paying homage to the original Craftsman aesthetic. The home features 3+BR, 2BA, spacious living/dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, a sunroom/home office and a versatile detached art/yoga/office creative space, steps from the house 370+/-SF. Details include hardwood floors, ~9-ft tray ceilings, electrical and plumbing updates, Thermador, Fisher/Paykel, and Miele appliances, Cambria quartz kitchen counters, plus a primary BR w/skylights, a vaulted ceiling and a spacious bathroom with a shower, clawfoot tub, custom vanity and WIC. A beautifully curated garden surrounds the house and includes patio sitting/playing areas, raised veg/herb beds, fruit trees and much more. Fabulous curb appeal! This coveted location offers unparalleled access to Monterey Market, UCBerkeley campus, highly-rated school district, parks and BART. This stunning turnkey home provides a rare Berkeley home ownership opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

ROBERT PARKER

Compass License #01923837 Listed on: 03/25/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Josephine George

Compass License #01990905

Last Buyer's Agent

Mohammad Aghababa

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #02135446

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 5,220 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Northbrae Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,774

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.118985
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBCOMPP
  • Subdivision Name: NORTHBRAE
  • Directions: Marin to Fresno
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Internet Available, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, In Unit
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5220
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Lichter Family Trust and Lichter Jay B
Bought by
Lichter Eleanor and Floren Alexander
Seller's Agent
ROBERT PARKER
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mohammad Aghababa
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$2,850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,052,000
58.51%
Views
19
Current Estimated Value
$2,523,875

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$326,125
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.78%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Outstanding Balance
$748,082
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Estimated Equity
$1,775,793

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 2015
Sold by
Hussong Randy Michael and Mcbride Tracy Ann
Bought by
Mcbrid Randy Michael Hussong and Mcbrid Tracy Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2010
Sold by
Spring Rebecca and Thompson Andrew
Bought by
Hussong Randy Michael and Mcbride Tracy Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2004
Sold by
Thompson John A and Spring Rebecca
Bought by
Spring Rebecca and Thompson Andrew

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2001
Sold by
Sinclair E Kim and Prioreschi Massimo A
Bought by
Thompson John A and Spring Rebecca

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 1999
Sold by
Grossman Irene
Bought by
Prioreschi Massimo A and Prioreschi Sinclair E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
6.91%
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 $1,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $813,500 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Grant Deed $602,500 Placer Title Company
Individual Deed $360,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $750,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $275,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $270,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2025 04/18/25 Sold $2,850,000 +58.5% $1,364 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $1,798,000 -- $860 / 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
2025 $8,774 $476,673 $95,811 $387,862
2024 $8,774 $467,193 $93,933 $380,260
2023 $8,572 $464,897 $92,092 $372,805
2022 $8,380 $448,783 $90,286 $365,497
2021 $8,374 $439,848 $88,516 $358,332
2020 $7,848 $442,269 $87,609 $354,660
2019 $7,453 $433,600 $85,892 $347,708
2018 $7,305 $425,099 $84,208 $340,891
2017 $7,030 $416,764 $82,557 $334,207
2016 $6,744 $408,595 $80,939 $327,656
2015 $6,643 $402,461 $79,724 $322,737
2014 -- $394,581 $78,163 $316,418
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41090616

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2603-026-00