2700 Le Conte Ave #406
Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.
💵What this unit actually costs per month
27% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $30,240 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $4,017.
Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-10-08 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.
This building's HOA fees
✅ Fairly steady · +1.6%/yrReconstructed from 8 units of recorded sales at 2700 Le Conte Ave — every recorded sale carries its HOA fee and date. No listing site shows this.
These dues have held relatively steady (about +1.6%/yr over 5 years across 8 units) — a good sign. Only the reserve study confirms the building is keeping up with its big-ticket repairs.
🏢 Get this building's full reserve & assessment report — free →✅ Positives
- On market 93 days → strong negotiating leverage
- Upper floor (fl 4)
- Garage parking
- Low HOA (1%/yr)
⚠️ Cons
- $/sf above the Berkeley norm ($874 vs $760)
🚩 Red flags
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Price history (this unit)
- Jul 10, 2026 — Listed $599,000
- Apr 10, 2024 — Rental Removed $2,400
- Mar 15, 2024 — Rental Removed $2,400
- Mar 13, 2024 — Listed for Rent $2,400
- Mar 1, 2024 — Listed for Rent $2,400
- Oct 22, 2023 — Rental Removed $2,300
Description
Nestled in a beautiful redwood grove, this updated corner unit sits just 2 blocks from UC Berkeley’s north side. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the space with natural light while the surrounding trees wrap the home in greenery from every angle. The updated kitchen and bathroom feature quartz countertops and modern fixtures, giving the space a simple, elevated feel. The spacious living room opens onto a private balcony, a quiet spot to sip coffee, read, or simply sit amongst the trees. Dedicated parking space and storage are included in the gated parking garage. Close to BART, North Shattuck shops and eateries, this home offers the best of quiet, tree lined living with everything Berkeley has…