NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,870,348 - $2,093,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,720 Sq Ft
$1,157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 27, 2024

Last sale price $2,150,000 $1,250 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,039/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • English Architecture
  • Stone Countertops
  • Albany Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Jewel's Terrace Park

About This Home

As of February 2024

This charming 3-bedroom, 2½ bath storybook-style home has a detached cottage and is a delightful blend of character with modern amenities. Its unique exterior turret and a welcoming large window offer a sneak peek into the inviting interiors. Step inside to discover a living room adorned with a cathedral-style ceiling and a cozy fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming ambiance. The formal dining room, complete with built-ins, is perfect for hosting gatherings or enjoying daily meals. The updated kitchen, featuring a convenient counter-bar, fosters connection during meal preparation and a comfortable place to chat and eat. Adjoining the kitchen, an intimate family room with floor-to ceiling windows blurs the line between indoors and the garden, truly making this room special. Doors open to the garden, and just across the lawn lies a separate cottage. The flow of the home allows one to experience the utmost in ease with two bedrooms and one bath on the main level. Upstairs, the generously sized primary bedroom suite features a vaulted ceiling and a recently updated bath. Step out onto the cozy balcony, an additional spot to savor moments of tranquility. The backyard unveils a separate cottage with a half bath, providing an ideal space for an office, exercise, play or art.

Last Listed By

Helene Barkin

The Agency License #01032351 Listed on: 02/06/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $23,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 3,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 65241243

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$23,120

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: ALBANY
  • Directions: Marin to Curtis
  • Architectural Style: English
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Dish Antenna
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Kitchen/Family Combo, Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Dog Run, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage, On Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning, None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Kitchen, Stacked Only, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Albany (510) 559-6500

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SFR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3800
  • Parcel Number: 65241243
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2024
Closed on
Feb 19, 2024
Sold by
Rtp Trust
Bought by
Chen Stephen and Chen Ming Hsu
Seller's Agent
Helene Barkin
The Agency
Buyer's Agent
Amy Robeson
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
16.22%
Total Days on Market
9
Views
101
Current Estimated Value
$1,990,837

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$159,163
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 14, 2022
Sold by
Robin Mcmahon
Bought by
Rtp Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2020
Sold by
Mcmahon Brian and Mcmahon Robin D
Bought by
Mcmahon Robin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,700
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Mcmahon Brian
Bought by
Mcmahon Robin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$765,700
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 2015
Sold by
Lee Kai C and Lee Christine L
Bought by
Mcmahon Brian and Mcmahon Robin D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$857,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Mayer Steven L and The Steven L Mayer Revocable T
Bought by
Lee Kai C and Lee Christine L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$581,700
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1995
Sold by
Mayer Steven L and Evelyn R Frank Residential Tru
Bought by
Mayer Steven L

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Stephen $2,150,000 Old Republic Title Company
Rtp Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mcmahon Robin -- None Available
Mcmahon Robin -- None Available
Mcmahon Brian $1,225,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lee Kai C $831,000 Placer Title Company
Mayer Steven L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcmahon Robin D $765,700
Previous Owner Mcmahon Brian $857,500
Previous Owner Lee Kai C $563,000
Previous Owner Lee Kai C $563,000
Previous Owner Lee Kai C $583,150
Previous Owner Lee Kai C $581,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,150,000 -- --
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Sold $2,150,000 +16.2% $1,250 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 Pending -- -- --
02/06/2024 02/06/24 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $1,076 / 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
2024 $23,120 $1,443,355 $433,006 $1,010,349
2023 $22,338 $1,415,058 $424,517 $990,541
2022 $21,581 $1,387,311 $416,193 $971,118
2021 $21,321 $1,360,117 $408,035 $952,082
2020 $21,210 $1,346,176 $403,853 $942,323
2019 $20,752 $1,319,790 $395,937 $923,853
2018 $20,158 $1,293,917 $388,175 $905,742
2017 $19,667 $1,268,548 $380,564 $887,984
2016 $18,718 $1,243,680 $373,104 $870,576
2015 $13,438 $916,932 $272,457 $644,475
2014 $13,361 $898,977 $267,122 $631,855
Source: Public Records

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