Seller's Agent in 2021
Angela Hern
Keller Williams Realty
(925) 785-5933
1 in this area
40 Total Sales
965 Hilldale Ave Berkeley, CA 94708
Berkeley Hills NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,598,000 - $2,152,380
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,425
Sq Ft
$555/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Solar Power System
- Wood Flooring
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Updated Kitchen
- 1-minute walk to Cragmont Rock Park
About This Home
As of February 2021Beautiful home in Berkeley Hills! Large home you could live in part of it and rent out the other part and have your renters pay for your mortgage. This home offers GREAT INCOME POTENTIAL... 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom 3425 sqft with views of the Bay. Divided up into 3 units with the city of Berkeley. Downstairs unit offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, living room, and kitchen - seller Airbnb’s this for $150/night (potential of $4000/mo.) Middle unit offers 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen - seller has rented this for $4000/mo. Upstairs unit offers 1 bedroom/1 bathroom, kitchen and living area - seller has rented this for $3000/mo. The entire home is bathed in natural sunlight. Stunning hardwood floors. Each kitchen offers stone countertops. All 3 units share a spacious downstairs laundry. Main floor opens to a majestic backyard with a covered deck. This home could be three separate rentals with great income potential or a large single-family home or a combo.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty License #01128525 Listed on: 10/07/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $28,361
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 5,200 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Terraced Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Panoramic
- City Lights
- Hills
Home Design
- Tudor Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Smart Thermostat
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Double Oven
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 4 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- North Cragmont Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 632976621
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2020
Closed on
Feb 17, 2021
Sold by
Vangroningen Gary A and Vangroningen Van Groningen
Bought by
Sivarajah Jayanthan and Sivarajah Marta
Seller's Agent
Angela Hern
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jay Sivarajah
Panorama Properties, SFBA Inc.
List Price
$1,462,800
Sold Price
$1,740,000
Premium/Discount to List
$277,200
18.95%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$1,392,000
Interest Rate
2.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 4, 2015
Sold by
Vangroningen Gary A and Vangroningen Van Groningen
Bought by
The Gary Van Groningen & Janice Van Gron
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 5, 2015
Sold by
Ascent Property Solutions Llc
Bought by
Vangroningen Gary A and Vangroningen Van Groningen
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 20, 2013
Sold by
Alexander Daniel
Bought by
Ascent Property Solutions Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.32%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 2007
Sold by
Kaeowprasert Kingkaeo
Bought by
Alexander Daniel
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 29, 1996
Sold by
Alexander Daniel
Bought by
Alexander Daniel and Alexander Kingkaeo
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$282,750
Interest Rate
7%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sivarajah Jayanthan | $1,740,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| The Gary Van Groningen & Janice Van Gron | -- | None Available | |
| Vangroningen Gary A | $1,300,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Ascent Property Solutions Llc | $785,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Alexander Daniel | -- | None Available | |
| Alexander Daniel | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sivarajah Jayanthan | $300,000 | |
| Open | Sivarajah Jayanthan | $1,098,000 | |
| Closed | Sivarajah Jayanthan | $1,392,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Vangroningen Gary A | $400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ascent Property Solutions Llc | $235,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ascent Property Solutions Llc | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ascent Property Solutions Llc | $175,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ascent Property Solutions Llc | $311,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ascent Property Solutions Llc | $785,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Alexander Daniel | $282,750 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,740,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/23/2021 02/23/21 | Sold | $1,740,000 | -0.6% | $508 / Sq Ft |
| 01/07/2021 01/07/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/07/2021 01/07/21 | Price Changed | $1,750,000 | +2.9% | $511 / Sq Ft |
| 10/30/2020 10/30/20 | Price Changed | $1,700,000 | +8.8% | $496 / Sq Ft |
| 10/23/2020 10/23/20 | Price Changed | $1,562,800 | +6.8% | $456 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2020 10/07/20 | For Sale | $1,462,800 | -- | $427 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $28,361 | $1,883,410 | $565,023 | $1,318,387 |
| 2024 | $28,361 | $1,846,487 | $553,946 | $1,292,541 |
| 2023 | $27,975 | $1,810,295 | $543,088 | $1,267,207 |
| 2022 | $26,888 | $1,774,800 | $532,440 | $1,242,360 |
| 2021 | $25,498 | $1,443,390 | $433,017 | $1,010,373 |
| 2020 | $23,602 | $1,428,595 | $428,578 | $1,000,017 |
| 2019 | $22,026 | $1,400,593 | $420,178 | $980,415 |
| 2018 | $21,633 | $1,373,137 | $411,941 | $961,196 |
| 2017 | $20,915 | $1,346,214 | $403,864 | $942,350 |
| 2016 | $20,271 | $1,319,824 | $395,947 | $923,877 |
| 2015 | $13,952 | $804,318 | $241,295 | $563,023 |
| 2014 | -- | $788,563 | $236,569 | $551,994 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Angela Hern
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Jay Sivarajah
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Buyer's Agent in 2021
Jay Sivarajah
Panorama Properties, SFBA Inc.
(415) 265-8278
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40924157
APN: 063-2976-062-01
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