Seller's Agent in 2019
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
(415) 505-3536
1 in this area
43 Total Sales
99 Colorado Ave Berkeley, CA 94707
Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,750,000 - $1,896,689
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,859
Sq Ft
$982/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Solar Power System
- Contemporary Architecture
- Thousand Oaks Elementary School Rated A-
- Updated Kitchen
- 3-minute walk to Dorothy Bolte Park
About This Home
As of April 2019Spectacular 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home in the Berkeley Hills with views of gorgeous SF Bay sunsets. A short walk to an award-winning Pre-School, Tilden Park, Arlington Plaza shops, & Express Buses to SF, Downtown Berkeley & El Cerrito BART station. Main floor features a Bedroom and a Full Bathroom, with French doors leading to a lovely deck with views & an open floor plan with a large living room, dining room, & kitchen with an island for entertaining! A large deck and back yard are just steps off the kitchen to enhance the ultimate indoor-outdoor California living experience. On the 2nd floor, there’s a large Master Suite with spectacular views of the SF Bay plus a bonus room with views & French doors out to a lovely deck, plus an additional 2 bedrooms and full bathroom. Lush landscaping and large trees surround the home & multiple decks for outdoor enjoyment. Solar panels, duel-pane windows, fresh paint, refinished wood floors, new stove, dishwasher & garage door & much more!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,403
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 5,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Bridge
- City Lights
- Mountain
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Ceiling Insulation
- Floor Insulation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Family Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Solar Tube
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Washer and Dryer Hookup
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by a third party
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Gas Water Heater
- Satellite Dish
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- N. Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 62294315
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 15, 2021
Sold by
Donovan David A and Rutsch Christina
Bought by
Rutsch Christina J and Donovan David A
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2019
Sold by
Donovan David An and Rutsch Christina
Bought by
Donovan David An and Rutsch Christina
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 22, 2019
Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
1999 Lucas Rose Family Trust
Bought by
Donovan David A and Rutsch Christina
Seller's Agent
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re
Buyer's Agent
ELLEN HUI
Compass
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,535,000
Premium/Discount to List
$240,000
18.53%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.75%
Original Mortgage
$985,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 26, 2018
Sold by
Rose Robert and Lucas Sherree
Bought by
Rose Robert Henry and Lucas Sherree Leigh
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 2, 2002
Sold by
Inouye Ariaki and Inouye Ida Jun
Bought by
Rose Robert and Lucas Sherree
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$492,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 9, 1996
Sold by
Inouye Ariaki and Inouye Ida Jun
Bought by
Inouye Ariaki and Inouye Ida Jun
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutsch Christina J | -- | None Available | |
| Donovan David A | $1,535,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Rose Robert Henry | -- | None Available | |
| Rose Robert | $615,000 | First American Title Guarant | |
| Inouye Ariaki | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Donovan David A | $985,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert Henry | $880,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Lucas Sherree | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $730,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $748,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $805,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $538,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Rose Robert | $492,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,535,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/23/2019 04/23/19 | Sold | $1,535,000 | +18.5% | $826 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2019 04/03/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/22/2019 03/22/19 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $697 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,403 | $1,671,721 | $503,616 | $1,175,105 |
| 2023 | $24,900 | $1,645,811 | $493,743 | $1,152,068 |
| 2022 | $24,563 | $1,606,545 | $484,063 | $1,129,482 |
| 2021 | $24,622 | $1,574,908 | $474,572 | $1,107,336 |
| 2020 | $23,524 | $1,565,700 | $469,710 | $1,095,990 |
| 2019 | $14,277 | $839,403 | $244,324 | $595,079 |
| 2018 | $14,078 | $822,947 | $239,534 | $583,413 |
| 2017 | $13,599 | $806,815 | $234,838 | $571,977 |
| 2016 | $13,205 | $791,000 | $230,235 | $560,765 |
| 2015 | $13,066 | $779,122 | $226,778 | $552,344 |
| 2014 | $12,881 | $763,864 | $222,337 | $541,527 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tomaj Trenda
-
ELLEN HUI
Buyer's Agent in 2019
ELLEN HUI
Compass
(510) 409-7095
1 in this area
53 Total Sales
Map
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Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40858051
APN: 062-2943-015-00
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