NOT LISTED FOR SALE

973 Arlington Ave Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,156,769 - $3,430,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,800 Sq Ft
$867/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2022

Last sale price $3,400,000 $895 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,196/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2022

A rare opportunity to own a magnificent home designed by notable Berkeley architect, James Plachek (circa 1914).Known for many iconic Berkeley buildings incl. the nearby Nth & Central branch libraries. The oversized lot borders both Arlington & Indian Rock, with garages on both sts & is almost level-in from Indian Rock. In the same family for over 65 years, this stately residence features an impressive entry portico that leads to a generous foyer, with 3 sets of French doors. Perfect for entertaining, the grand living rm features a distinctive fireplace, coved ceilings, wainscoting, & ample windows. The perfectly proportioned dining rm is adorned w/original built-in cabinetry & wainscoting. The chef’s kitchen features ample cabinetry, a Wolf range, & connects to a spacious brkfst rm. A 3rd bdrm suite, off the kitchen, is an ideal guest rm or off. Extensive gardens incl. a mini citrus orchard, Path to Solano Ave. Mins to BART, UC Berk, bus to SF, Nth Berk library & Indian Rock Pk.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karthiga Anandan

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01394142 Listed on: 03/22/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

HANS STRUZYNA

Kw Advisors East Bay License #02028425

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 10,488 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • San Francisco
  • Downtown

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61257829

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

10,488 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: L on Arlington @ Marin Circle
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Downtown, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • 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: 10488
  • Parcel Number: 61257829
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 22, 2022
Closed on
Apr 21, 2022
Sold by
Arthur M And Susan M Hopkin Living Trust
Bought by
973 Arlington Avenue Llc
Seller's Agent
Karthiga Anandan
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
HANS STRUZYNA
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$2,498,000
Sold Price
$3,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$902,000
36.11%
Current Estimated Value
$3,295,942

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$104,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.81%
Source: Public Records
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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
973 Arlington Avenue Llc $3,400,000 Placer Title
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,400,000 -- --
04/25/2022 04/25/22 Sold $3,400,000 +36.1% $895 / Sq Ft
04/06/2022 04/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/22/2022 03/22/22 For Sale $2,498,000 -- $657 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $50,596 $3,608,080 $1,082,424 $2,525,656
2024 $50,596 $3,537,360 $1,061,208 $2,476,152
2023 $46,187 $3,190,000 $957,000 $2,233,000
2022 $10,109 $219,893 $90,798 $136,095
2021 $9,919 $215,445 $89,018 $133,427
2020 $9,010 $220,164 $88,105 $132,059
2019 $8,236 $215,848 $86,378 $129,470
2018 $7,982 $211,616 $84,684 $126,932
2017 $7,676 $207,468 $83,024 $124,444
2016 $7,134 $203,400 $81,396 $122,004
2015 $6,980 $200,345 $80,173 $120,172
2014 $6,580 $196,421 $78,603 $117,818
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karthiga Anandan

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Karthiga Anandan

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 409-5356

    2 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Karthiga Anandan
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  • HANS STRUZYNA

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    HANS STRUZYNA

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 768-8666

    2 in this area

    159 Total Sales

    HANS STRUZYNA
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40985776

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2578-029-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

973 Arlington Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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