NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2703 Forest Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,670,360

5 Beds
4 Baths
2,926 Sq Ft
$571/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 27, 2024

Last sale price $1,520,000 $519 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,621 / mo

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Premium Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of February 2024

Charming 1905 spacious 4plex with original details. Located at the corner of College and Forest, a very private tree lined street that is both expansive and adjacent to many stately family homes. This Elmwood neighborhood is located close to UC Berkeley and the quaint shopping and gourmet district of College Avenue. Walk score is 94. The original wood floors have been sanded and refinished in 2019, the 40 year roof was installed in 2019. All exterior and interior custom paint was done in 2019. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Lin

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00970281 Listed on: 01/16/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheri Wedlake

Compass License #00872175

Compass

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 5,183 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Premium Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Front Yard

Home Design

  • Quadruplex

Interior Spaces

  • Double Pane Windows
  • Property Views
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Parking

  • 5 Car Detached Garage
  • Unassigned Parking

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,926 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54170814

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

5,183 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1905
  • Property Sub Type: Quadruplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Standard Status: Closed
  • Directions: College to Garber to Piedmont to Forest
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: No Insulation
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Regular
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Landscape Front, Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Detached, Unassigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5183
  • Parcel Number: 54170814
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2024
Closed on
Feb 15, 2024
Sold by
Shyu Family Trust
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Margaret Lin
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Wedlake
Compass
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,520,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
8.96%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$1,670,360

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$150,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.77%
Original Mortgage
$912,000
Outstanding Balance
$886,135
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$784,225

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2013
Sold by
Shyu Ing Fuei and Shyu Yuer
Bought by
Shyu Ing Fuei and Shyu Yu Er

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$474,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2002
Sold by
Shyu Ing Fuei and Shyu Yu Er
Bought by
Shyu Ing Fuei and Shyu Yu Er
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Elmwood, CA

  • Mary Wong Real Estate Agent - Corcoran Icon Properties

    Mary Wong

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (628) 267-3914

    6 Total Sales

    1 in Elmwood

    $900,000 Price

    Mary Wong
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  • Derek Han Real Estate Agent - Bhg Reliance Partners

    Derek Han

    Bhg Reliance Partners

    (510) 851-9881

    142 Total Sales

    1 in Elmwood

    $695,000 Price

    Derek Han
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  • Eileen Townsend Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Eileen Townsend

    Compass

    (628) 250-3928

    72 Total Sales

    1 in Elmwood

    $1,400,000 Price

    Eileen Townsend
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  • Perry Gastis Real Estate Agent - Bridges 8 Real Estate

    Perry Gastis

    Bridges 8 Real Estate

    (650) 502-5378

    82 Total Sales

    5 in Elmwood

    $650K - $2.1M Price Range

    Perry Gastis
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  • SU MEI WU Real Estate Agent - Compass

    SU MEI WU

    Responds Quickly

    Compass

    (650) 410-2557

    105 Total Sales

    1 in Elmwood

    $660,000 Price

    SU MEI WU
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  • Stephen Beard Real Estate Agent - Kw Advisors East Bay

    Stephen Beard

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 962-7729

    45 Total Sales

    3 in Elmwood

    $2.1M - $2.6M Price Range

    Stephen Beard
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,520,000 Placer Title
Shyu Ing Fuei -- Fidelity National Title Co
Shyu Ing Fuei -- Accommodation
Shyu Ing Fuei -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $912,000
Previous Owner Shyu Family Trust $600,000
Previous Owner Shyu Ing Fuei $474,000
Previous Owner Shyu Ing Fuei $480,000
Previous Owner Shyu Ing Fuei $503,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,520,000 -- --
02/27/2024 02/27/24 Sold $1,520,000 +9.0% $519 / Sq Ft
01/27/2024 01/27/24 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2024 01/16/24 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $477 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $25,429 $1,581,407 $474,422 $1,106,985
2025 $11,382 $1,550,400 $465,120 $1,085,280
2024 $11,382 $531,680 $157,553 $374,127
2023 $11,111 $521,256 $154,464 $366,792
2022 $10,838 $511,036 $151,436 $359,600
2021 $10,812 $501,017 $148,467 $352,550
2020 $10,062 $495,882 $146,945 $348,937
2019 $9,479 $486,160 $144,064 $342,096
2018 $9,278 $476,629 $141,240 $335,389
2017 $8,927 $467,284 $138,471 $328,813
2016 $8,518 $458,123 $135,756 $322,367
2015 $8,388 $451,243 $133,717 $317,526
2014 $8,499 $442,407 $131,099 $311,308
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Lin Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Margaret Lin

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (510) 912-1284

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Margaret Lin
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  • Sheri Wedlake Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Sheri Wedlake

    Compass

    (925) 324-2091

    4 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Sheri Wedlake
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41047647

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1708-014-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2703 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA

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