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42 Somerset Pl, Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,371,000

Last sold 12/08/2020 for $1.8M

5
bed
1.5
bath
2,788
Sqft ($646/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 42 Somerset Pl

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1916

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 0.29 Acre

Movoto estimate

Parking 1 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

Truly rare and special property. Originally owned by the Hinkel family. Believed to have been a gracious and grand summer house, built as a private retreat for a San Francisco family. Every room has an abundance of windows, with wonderful light and views of nature. The overall verdant grounds create your own garden oasis. The environment maintains a sense of privacy and is captivating and serene. This residence feels like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle, with an expansive open summer porch feel. Updates in keeping with the lovely architecture, beautifully proportioned public rooms and great separation of space with access to sunny deck, and inviting outdoor spaces. Tucked on a private cul-de-sac surrounded by beloved John Hinkel Park yet blocks to Solano Avenue, Monterey Market and the Gourmet Ghetto, there simply is nothing like this. The home is expansive and the setting is spectacular, with a year round meandering creek and delightful natural park-like grounds.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Ruth Frassetto

Listing Office - COMPASS

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#40943628 • last updated 5 years ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 10 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Forced Air 1 Zone
Levels/Style	Custom, Two Story
Status	Sold
SqFt	2788
Type	RESIDENTIAL
SubType	Detached
MLS #	40943628
Lot Size (Acres)	0.29
City Transfer Tax	Yes
Property Condition	Existing
Year Built	1916

Interior
Bathroom	Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths
Total # of Bathrooms	1
# Partial Baths	1
Primary Bathroom	Double Sinks, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Multiple Shower Heads, Tile, Updated Baths
Total # of Bedrooms	5
Kitchen	Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Total # of Rooms	8
Add'l Room(s)	Basement Finished, Formal Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Wine Cellar
Flooring	Carpet, Hardwood Floors, Tile
Fireplaces	1, Brick, Living Room, Woodburning

Exterior
Foundation	Full Basement, Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Earthquake Braced
Exterior	Wood Siding
Roof	Composition Shingles
# Garage Spaces	1
Parking	Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
Exterior Features	Deck(s), Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Storage, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Roof Deck
Lot Description	Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot

Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer	Sewer System - Public, Sewer Connected, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar	None
Additional Equipment	Security Alarm - Leased, Water Heater Gas, Carbon Mon Detector, All Public Utilities
Laundry	Stacked Only, Upper Floor
Pool	None

Location
View	Park, Water
Area	Berkeley Map Area 1
County	Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison	NORTH BERKELEY
Directions	Through Hinkel Park At The End Of Cul-de-sac
APN	61-2579-27

$2.37M

Range: $1.68M-$3.05M

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $5,558/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 27.0

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Apr 2021
MLS # 40943628
Apr 1, 2021 Sold
$1,800,000
Dec 8, 2020 Sold
$1,800,000
Oct 31, 2020 Listed
$1,695,000
Oct 31, 2020 Listed
$1,695,000
Dec 2020
Public Records
Dec 9, 2020 Sold
$1,800,000
Dec 2020
MLS # 40927685
Dec 8, 2020 Sold
$1,800,000
Dec 8, 2020 Sold
$1,800,000 (+6.2%)
Nov 14, 2020 Pending
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Nov 14, 2020 Pending Show For Backups
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Oct 31, 2020 Listed
$1,695,000
Oct 31, 2020 Listed
$1,695,000 (+193.8%)
May 1998
MLS # 28115900
May 28, 1998 Sold
$577,000 (+15.6%)
Apr 13, 1998 Listed
$499,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$29,684 +2.3%

$1,910,160
2023
$29,025 +0.1%

$1,910,160 +2.0%
2022
$28,985 -3.7%

$1,872,720 +4.04%
2021
$30,107 +85.4%

$1,800,000
2020
$16,236 +4.6%

$1,800,000 +113.67%
2019
$15,519 +2.2%

$842,401 +2.0%
2018
$15,183 +7.8%

$825,888 +4.04%
2016
$14,085 +1.7%

$793,824
2015
$13,855

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42 Somerset Pl
$1.8M
Southampton
$1.29M -18% y/y
94707
$1.3M -6% y/y
Berkeley
$1.09M +10% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
96 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,560,000	4/2	2,143	0.01
92 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,221,000	3/2	2,083	0.02
84 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$3,207,000	4/2	2,739	0.03
94 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,952,000	5/2	3,546	0.04
78 San Mateo Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$3,500,000	4/4	2,897	0.04
902 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,037,000	4/3	1,740	0.05
820 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,090,000	4/3	2,020	0.05
824 San Diego Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$3,222,000	5/4	3,320	0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.