1539 Blake St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,180
Sq Ft
5,070
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Traditional Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- Washington Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of June 2022Beautiful home located in Berkeley's excellent, quiet, and peaceful neighborhood. The house is located amongst a great community, surrounded by teachers, professionals, and friendly neighbors. This property is renovated inside and out. The home features a new roof, new furnace, new paint, a new complete kitchen, new appliances, a new bathroom, new backyard, new lawn, new windows, and much more. The entire renovation underwent permits finalized and approved by the City of Berkeley as completed. The home also features a spacious floor plan with large bedrooms, large closets, and recessed lighting. The backyard features a large lot with a beautiful new deck, a unit for yoga, exercise, office space, and an in-ground fire pit. This spacious yard would be great for entertaining or a peaceful area to enjoy and relax. The home also features New French doors, a dual-head in a large shower, new windows, new kitchen countertops, a farm-style sink, and many more upgrades. Near UC Berkeley.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Bayview Resid. Brokerage License #01750679 Listed on: 06/02/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $21,687
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 5,070 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Electric Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Library
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
- 220 Volts In Laundry
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Gravity Heating System
- 220 Volts in Kitchen
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5417979
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Jun 10, 2022
Sold by
Robelo Property Investments Llc
Bought by
Vonburg Katrina and Von Burg Catherine
Seller's Agent
Louis Robelo
Bayview Resid. Brokerage
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Martinez
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,560,000
Premium/Discount to List
$365,000
30.54%
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
-$155,058
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.32%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2021
Closed on
Oct 22, 2021
Sold by
Hassen Alma Williams and The Alma Williams Hassen Revoc
Bought by
Robelo Property Investments
Seller's Agent
Jermaine Duckett
Realty One Group Future
Buyer's Agent
Jermaine Duckett
Realty One Group Future
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$1,005,000
Premium/Discount to List
$206,000
25.78%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
100.96%
Original Mortgage
$1,026,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 27, 2018
Sold by
Hassen Alma William and Hassen Alma R
Bought by
Hassen Alma Williams and Alma Williams Hassen Revocable
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,560,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,005,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,026,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,560,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,005,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/16/2022 06/16/22 | Sold | $1,560,000 | +30.5% | $1,322 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2022 06/05/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/02/2022 06/02/22 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | +18.9% | $1,013 / Sq Ft |
| 10/28/2021 10/28/21 | Sold | $1,005,000 | +25.8% | $931 / Sq Ft |
| 10/14/2021 10/14/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/07/2021 10/07/21 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $740 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East 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 | $21,687 | $1,541,000 | $462,300 | $1,078,700 |
| 2023 | $20,296 | $1,435,000 | $430,500 | $1,004,500 |
| 2022 | $16,649 | $1,005,000 | $301,500 | $703,500 |
| 2021 | $3,341 | $41,699 | $26,728 | $21,971 |
| 2020 | $3,037 | $48,200 | $26,454 | $21,746 |
| 2019 | $2,808 | $47,254 | $25,935 | $21,319 |
| 2018 | $2,714 | $46,327 | $25,426 | $20,901 |
| 2017 | $2,582 | $45,420 | $24,928 | $20,492 |
| 2016 | $2,404 | $44,529 | $24,439 | $20,090 |
| 2015 | $2,349 | $43,860 | $24,072 | $19,788 |
| 2014 | $2,237 | $43,001 | $23,601 | $19,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Louis Robelo
L
Seller's Agent in 2022
Louis Robelo
Bayview Resid. Brokerage
(408) 298-2591
1 in this area
21 Total Sales
-
Ellen Martinez
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Ellen Martinez
Compass
(510) 685-6169
2 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
Jermaine Duckett
Seller's Agent in 2021
Jermaine Duckett
Realty One Group Future
(707) 333-4682
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40995977
APN: 054-1797-009-00
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