NOT LISTED FOR SALE

973 Ventura Ave Albany, CA 94707

SOMAR Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,961,000 - $2,366,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,980 Sq Ft
$1,127/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 12, 2021

Last sale price $2,200,000 $1,111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,703/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2021

Charming centrally located sunny and spacious home in Albany's Northbrae neighborhood of Solano Ave and Montery Marrket shops and restaurants/cafes. Liv rm, dining room, eat-in kitchen with level patio and landscaped sunny garden, large lot 5950 sq ft. There are 3 bdrms on main level, one of the bdrms does not have a closet and is situated off the back garden with multiple windows, a lovely office space. 1/2 bath downstairs and a full bath updated and ADA compliant with radiant heat. Upstairs is "primary" bedroom with own bath, beautiful sunset views. Great for SF commute, a few blocks from AC transit direct bus line to S.F. at Posen and Monterey Ave. Closest Bart station is North Berkeley, Utmost convenience! House has a driveway but no garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Cannon

Red Oak Realty License #00665085 Listed on: 06/21/2021

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

Anne Politeo

Red Oak Realty License #00843273

Last Buyer's Agent

Declan Spring

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01398898

Kw Advisors East Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,011

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 5,950 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Upper Albany Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 65262323

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,011

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: UPPER ALBANY
  • Directions: north of Marin
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Siding - Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • 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: 5950
  • Parcel Number: 65262323
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2021
Closed on
Jul 1, 2021
Sold by
Shea Brian G and The Shea Family Trust
Bought by
Docter Nicholas and Docter Michelle
Seller's Agent
Tim Cannon
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Declan Spring
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
22.22%
Current Estimated Value
$2,231,565

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$31,565
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2016
Sold by
Shea Jeffrey B and Shea Gail H
Bought by
Shea Jeffrey B and Shea Gail H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$442,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Hynes Shea Jeffrey Brian and Hynes Shea Gail
Bought by
Shea Jeffrey B and Shea Gail H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2005
Sold by
Funk Hasan and Funk Foojan
Bought by
Funk Hasan D and Funk Foojan
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
Docter Nicholas $2,200,000 Placer Title Company
Shea Jeffrey B -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Shea Jeffrey B -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Shea Jeffrey B -- None Available
Funk Hasan D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Docter Nicholas $1,100,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey B $2,962,500
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey B $442,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $100,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $347,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $350,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $100,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey B $273,574
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $275,000
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $22,500
Previous Owner Shea Jeffrey Brian $246,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Sold $2,200,000 +22.2% $1,111 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $909 / 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 $35,011 $2,327,640 $700,392 $1,634,248
2024 $35,011 $2,281,880 $686,664 $1,602,216
2023 $33,900 $2,244,000 $673,200 $1,570,800
2022 $32,657 $2,193,000 $660,000 $1,540,000
2021 $6,913 $308,854 $89,226 $226,628
2020 $6,754 $312,616 $88,312 $224,304
2019 $9,206 $306,487 $86,580 $219,907
2018 $9,021 $300,478 $84,883 $215,595
2017 $8,836 $294,588 $83,219 $211,369
2016 $5,886 $283,812 $81,587 $202,225
2015 $5,565 $279,550 $80,362 $199,188
2014 $5,401 $274,075 $78,788 $195,287
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tim Cannon

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-1618

    2 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Tim Cannon
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  • Anne Politeo

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Anne Politeo

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 872-9294

    2 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Anne Politeo
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  • Declan Spring

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Declan Spring

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (415) 446-8591

    1 in this area

    109 Total Sales

    Declan Spring
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40955337

bridgeMLS

APN: 065-2623-023-00

California Alameda County Albany 94707 SOMAR

973 Ventura Ave, Albany, CA

This home is located at 973 Ventura Ave, Albany, CA 94707 since 21 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,231,565, approximately $1,127 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 973 Ventura Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Albany Middle School, Albany High School, and The Crowden School.

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