NOT LISTED FOR SALE

96 Parnassus Rd Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,932,000 - $3,633,132

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,866 Sq Ft
$853/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 09, 2021

Last sale price $3,300,000 $854 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $21,754/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • English Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of April 2021

Steeped in rich history & Berkeley glitterati for nearly a century, this unforgettable Tudor revival with commanding panoramic views of the SF Bay welcomes you to its prestigious list of past owners. Carefully curated and renovated, this legacy mansion boasts 4bd 3.5ba + a large 1bd 1ba legal vacant in-law unit + 3 car garage & extra rear parking pad. 0.3 acres of verdant flat grounds feature a darling English front garden & horticulturist’s dream in the private backyard. Several rooms possess jaw-dropping 3 bridge views. Charming brick exterior with dormer windows and decorative archways. Two separate wings offer 2 en suite bedrooms with spacious Bay-view balconies. Lovingly modernized throughout while paying homage to the history of the home. Minutes from UC Berkeley & Tilden Regional Park. A sensational residence that stands the test of time thanks to its prime location, timeless beauty & elegant architecture.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Herman Chan

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01395481 Listed on: 03/30/2021

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Last Buyer's Agent

Ann Plant

Red Oak Realty License #00613099

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,223

Year Built

  • Built in 1934

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Terraced Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Solarium
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58223234

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,223

Year Built

Built in 1934

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1934
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Campus Drive to Parnassus Rd
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Other
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning, Other
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Library, Solarium, Utility Room, Breakfast Nook, Tile Counters, Pantry, Central Vacuum
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Terraced Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • 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: 13285
  • Parcel Number: 58223234
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2021
Sold by
Gellon Vicky V
Bought by
Chopra Amod
Current Estimated Value
$3,297,533

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,814,690
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,680,303

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 30, 2021
Closed on
Apr 6, 2021
Sold by
Darlington Herbert Taite and Gray Gordon
Bought by
Chopra Amod and The Amod Chopra Trust
Seller's Agent
Herman Chan
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
Ann Plant
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$3,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$350,000
11.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2015
Sold by
Darlington Herbert Taite and Gray Gordon
Bought by
Darlington Herbert Taite and Gray Gordon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,335,000
Interest Rate
1.9%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2004
Sold by
Marcus Anthony K and Estate Of Elizabeth Mcevoy Mar
Bought by
Darlington Taite and Gray Gordon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,072,500
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chopra Amod -- Old Republic Title Company
Chopra Amod $3,300,000 Old Republic Title Company
Darlington Herbert Taite -- Fidelity National Title Co
Darlington Taite $1,430,000 Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chopra Amod $313,000
Open Chopra Amod $2,000,000
Previous Owner Darlington Herbert Taite $1,335,000
Previous Owner Darlington Taite $1,372,000
Previous Owner Gray Gordon $100,000
Previous Owner Darlington Taite $1,260,000
Previous Owner Darlington Taite $150,000
Previous Owner Darlington Taite $1,072,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,300,000 -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 Sold $3,300,000 +11.9% $854 / Sq Ft
04/04/2021 04/04/21 Pending -- -- --
03/30/2021 03/30/21 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $763 / 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 $50,223 $3,564,985 $1,071,595 $2,500,390
2024 $50,223 $3,494,960 $1,050,588 $2,451,372
2023 $49,237 $3,433,320 $1,029,996 $2,403,324
2022 $48,519 $3,360,400 $1,009,800 $2,356,200
2021 $15,817 $670,068 $295,018 $382,050
2020 $14,603 $670,129 $291,995 $378,134
2019 $13,636 $656,990 $286,270 $370,720
2018 $13,317 $644,108 $280,657 $363,451
2017 $12,846 $631,479 $275,154 $356,325
2016 $12,180 $619,097 $269,759 $349,338
2015 $11,972 $609,798 $265,707 $344,091
2014 $11,560 $597,853 $260,502 $337,351
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Herman Chan

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Herman Chan

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

    (415) 787-3450

    6 in this area

    160 Total Sales

    Herman Chan
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  • Ann Plant

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Ann Plant

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-2101

    17 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Ann Plant
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40942931

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

APN: 058-2232-034-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94708 Berkeley Hills

96 Parnassus Rd, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 96 Parnassus Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708 since 30 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $3,297,533, approximately $852 per square foot. This property was built in 1934. 96 Parnassus Rd is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Cragmont Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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