NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $700,000 - $1,072,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
850 Sq Ft
$1,102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 30, 2023

Last sale price $685,000 $806 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,819/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Ruth Acty Elementary Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Cedar Rose Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to a wonderful Berkeley bungalow in an ideal location. This 1920’s light-filled home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a level backyard, and large back deck. Enter into the bright living room with an attached plus space that leads into a formal dining room. Off the hallway are two bedrooms, one with a walk-in closet, and a cheerful bathroom. Both bedrooms open onto the spacious back deck and down to a back yard area ready to make your own. The property is within walking distance of the lively Westbrae district, North Berkeley BART, Cafe Leila, Acme Bread, and more. Additionally, this home is ideally situated near the shops at 4th street, nearby parks, and the Ohlone Greenway. The property has been loved by the same owner for decades. This is a great opportunity to purchase a beautiful home in one of the most desirable areas in Berkeley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jetta Martin

Compass License #01921055 Listed on: 09/29/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Maya Arechiga

Red Oak Realty License #01965057

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • 2,914 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59229150

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

2,914 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Cedar to Curtis Street
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2914
  • Parcel Number: 59229150
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 29, 2023
Closed on
Nov 7, 2023
Sold by
Pletka Lisa
Bought by
Bismuth Shmuel
Seller's Agent
Jetta Martin
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maya Arechiga
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-11.61%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$936,596

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$251,596
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.50%
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Outstanding Balance
$476,344
Interest Rate
7.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$460,252

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 7, 2005
Sold by
Pletka Lisa
Bought by
Pletka Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,375
Interest Rate
5.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2000
Sold by
Milewski Dariusz and Pletka Lisa
Bought by
Pletka Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 1994
Sold by
King Matthew G and Tran Kim H
Bought by
Milewski Dariusz and Pletka Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,150
Interest Rate
4%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bismuth Shmuel $685,000 Placer Title
Pletka Lisa -- --
Pletka Lisa -- --
Milewski Dariusz $213,500 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bismuth Shmuel $485,000
Previous Owner Pletka Lisa $174,375
Previous Owner Milewski Dariusz $192,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $685,000 -- --
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Sold $685,000 -11.6% $806 / Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Pending -- -- --
09/29/2023 09/29/23 For Sale $775,000 -- $912 / 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 $10,708 $691,700 $209,610 $489,090
2024 $10,708 $685,000 $205,500 $479,500
2023 $6,448 $348,775 $104,714 $244,061
2022 $6,245 $334,937 $102,661 $239,276
2021 $6,244 $328,232 $100,648 $234,584
2020 $5,885 $331,795 $99,616 $232,179
2019 $5,621 $325,290 $97,663 $227,627
2018 $5,510 $318,912 $95,748 $223,164
2017 $5,300 $312,661 $93,871 $218,790
2016 $5,098 $306,532 $92,031 $214,501
2015 $5,022 $301,928 $90,649 $211,279
2014 $4,971 $296,015 $88,874 $207,141
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41040650

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2291-050-00

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