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557 The Alameda

557 The Alameda, Berkeley, CA 94707
Property in Thousand Oaks
Sold Oct 24, 2013
$1,225,000
$375,500 by Land-home Financial Services
Mortgage Due Nov 01, 2043
Sold May 11, 2001
$684,000
$507,000 by Accubanc Mtg Corp
Mortgage Due Jun 01, 2031
557 The Alameda has been categorized by the local assessors in Berkeley, CA as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1923 and is 101 years old. However, we must point out that the home was most recently renovated and altered in 1960. The home has a total of 7 rooms. 4 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to 3 full bathrooms. There are 3 partial bathrooms in the home. The building has a total of 2 stories. In addition, 557 The Alameda has 2,299 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 4,200 square feet. Fans of architecture and design would be interested in knowing that the building on the property was built in a style that we are currently unable to determine.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a garage for those who require parking. According to our sources, there is one available parking space. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as good. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with wood control joints. From what we've gathered, the quality of these control joints have been graded with a letter grade of C by the local assessor. The roof of the building is made of composition shingle. The exterior walls of the building are made of stucco. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a forced air unit. There is a single fireplace in the home. Perfect for those wintery nights. Finally, the property is currently sourcing its water from a municipal system. It is connected to a municipal sewage system. Which is great for homeowners who don't want to worry about the responsibilities of handling a septic tank. Though, you may accrue additional fees to have your wastewater disposed. Here at RealtyHop, we've focused a lot of our efforts into gathering up-to-date and accurate data for our users. Based on our sources, 557 The Alameda was last sold in Oct 16, 2013 for $1,225,000. According to our calculations, that's $532.84 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was sold for $684,000 in Apr 11, 2001. Current property owners are expected to pay $18,894 in taxes per year. The property on 557 The Alameda was last assessed in 2022. As a result of that assessment, the total value of the property was placed at $1,280,722. To break that down further, the land itself was valued at $386,315. While improvements to the property were assessed at a total of $901,407. Based on our records, the total assessed value for this property has been marked as more than the total market value as of this moment. Which is pretty atypical. Purchasing a home can require a lot of financial power in this day and age but not everyone has the savings to do so. As a result, many will get a mortgage loan to aid them in one of the most finance-intensive purchases of their lives. It's important when shopping for a mortgage to aim the best possible rate you can get. The lower your interest rate, the better as it can mean more money saved in the long run. In the following guide, we'll cover our best tips for how to get the best mortgage rate to your situation. This property is not listed for sale at this point in time but RealtyHop is constantly updating our inventory of available sales listings in real time. Don't want to miss out on this property? You can save the listing to your favorites by signing up for a RealtyHop account or you can check back frequently for updates.

This property description is generated based on publicly available data.

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1923
  • Effective Year Built: 1960
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Bedroom Count: 4
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Building Quality: C
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Building Style: Other
  • Exterior Walls Type: Stucco
  • Roof Cover Type: Composition shingle
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Living Units: 1
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: Garage
  • Parking Space Count: 1

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 4,200
  • Total Building Area: 2,299
  • Building Area: 2,299
  • Building Area Measurement: Living Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: Forced air unit
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,299
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Residential
  • Subdivision: THOUSAND OAKS
  • Land Acres: 0.096
  • Standard Land Use Code: Single family residential
  • County Land Use Code: Residential income (general) (multi-family)
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00001 BLK: 0027 AR: 0062 PAGE: 2896

Ownership

  • Current Owner : ZIPPERSTEIN STEVEN L
  • Current Owner 2: BERRIN SUSAN
  • Previous Owner : WALLACE RICHARD JAY
  • Previous Owner 2: KAISER KATHARINA U
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: NOYCE STEWART
  • Owner Before Previous Owner 2: NOYCE LYNN T
  • Is Owner Occupied: Owner-occupied property
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 421200

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 2-A1
  • Parcel: 62-2896-27-1
  • Block: 5
  • Lot: 26
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8989
  • Longitude: -122.281

    Address

  • Full Address: 557 The Alameda
  • Address - House Number: 557
  • Address - Street Name: The Alameda
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C052
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1615
  • Zip Code: 94707

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $18,894
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2011
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 73
  • Final Value: 2,090,310
  • High Value: 2,510,790
  • Low Value: 1,669,829

    Open Liens

  • Total Open Liens: 1
  • Total Open Liens Amount: $375,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Lender: LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Recording Date: Oct 24, 2013
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Amount: $375,500
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Term: 360
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Position: 1
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Open Lien Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 01, 2043

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,280,722
  • Assessed Land Value: $386,315
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $901,407

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Oct 16, 2013
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Oct 24, 2013
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 1021061202
  • Current Sale Price: $1,225,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Grant Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2013338300
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 11, 2001
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Apr 11, 2001
  • Previous Sale Amount: $684,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Grant Deed

    Last Sale Mortgage

  • First Mortgage Lender: LAND-HOME FINANCIAL SERVICES
  • First Mortgage Transaction Date: Oct 24, 2013
  • First Mortgage Loan Amount: $375,500
  • First Mortgage Terms: 360
  • First Mortgage Loan Type: New Conventional
  • First Mortgage Loan Due Date: Nov 01, 2043

    Previous Mortgages

  • Previous Mortgage Lender: ACCUBANC MTG CORP
  • Previous Mortgage Transaction Date: May 11, 2001
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Amount: $507,000
  • Previous Mortgage Term: 360
  • Previous Mortgage Loan Due Date: Jun 01, 2031

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Frequently Asked Questions

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The 557 The Alameda is a located in the neighborhood of Thousand Oaks in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley.
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