NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2709 College Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,781,270

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,335 Sq Ft
$763/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 16, 2020

Last sale price $1,715,000 $734 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,588/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Edwardian Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Stone Countertops
  • 5-minute walk to Willard Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Grand Edwardian home in a great Elmwood location. Large entry and living room with beautiful inlaid hardwood floors. Formal separate dining room with built-ins and leaded-glass cabinets. Refreshed kitchen with quartzite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and new hardwood floors (2020), plus an eating nook. Extra bedroom/office and remodeled bathroom on the ground level. Big level yard with patio and lots of off-street parking. Grand staircase with hardwood treads brings you to the bedroom level featuring four bedrooms and two remodeled baths. New dual-pane windows throughout. Approved ADU plans included in sale! Just blocks to UC campus, great shops and restaurants in the vibrant Elmwood district, and Claremont Canyon hiking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devin Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 10/20/2020

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

David A. Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #00901536

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 5,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Edwardian Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54170815

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Dwight Way to College
  • Architectural Style: Edwardian
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5100
  • Parcel Number: 54170815
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Matterport 3D Tour

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2020
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Kraszulyak Michael S and Kraszulyak Liliana I
Bought by
Zhang Zheng Hong and Yang Xiao Yan
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,715,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-4.46%
Current Estimated Value
$1,781,270

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$66,270
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2012
Sold by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E
Bought by
Kraszulyak Michael S and Kraszulyak Liliana I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2012
Sold by
John & Barbara Steuart Living Trust
Bought by
Michael & Liliana Kraszulyak Living Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2006
Sold by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E
Bought by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2004
Sold by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E
Bought by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 2003
Sold by
Kraszulyak Michael S and Kraszulyak Liliana I
Bought by
Kraszulyak Michael S and Kraszulyak Liliana I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2003
Sold by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E
Bought by
Steuart John D and Steuart Barbara E

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2001
Sold by
Baum Jay A and Kraszulyak Michael S
Bought by
Kraszulyak Michael S and Steuart John D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$275,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 1994
Sold by
Cortes Magdaleno B and Cortes Glenda B
Bought by
Baum Jay A and Kraszulyak Michael S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$203,150
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhang Zheng Hong $1,715,000 Chicago Title Company
Kraszulyak Michael S -- First American Title
Michael & Liliana Kraszulyak Living Trus $1,000 None Available
Steuart John D -- None Available
Steuart John D -- Chicago Title Company
Kraszulyak Michael S -- Chicago Title Company
Kraszulyak Michael S -- --
Steuart John D -- --
Kraszulyak Michael S $137,500 American Title Co
Kraszulyak Michael S -- American Title Co
Baum Jay A $261,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kraszulyak Michael S $417,000
Previous Owner Steuart John D $520,000
Previous Owner Kraszulyak Michael S $275,000
Previous Owner Baum Jay A $203,150
Closed Baum Jay A $26,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,715,000 -- --
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Sold $1,715,000 -4.5% $734 / Sq Ft
11/25/2020 11/25/20 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2020 10/20/20 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $769 / 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
2025 $27,077 $1,856,350 $556,905 $1,299,445
2024 $27,077 $1,819,957 $545,987 $1,273,970
2023 $25,950 $1,784,285 $535,285 $1,249,000
2022 $25,531 $1,749,300 $524,790 $1,224,510
2021 $25,627 $1,715,000 $514,500 $1,200,500
2020 $9,753 $499,162 $145,212 $353,950
2019 $9,188 $489,376 $142,365 $347,011
2018 $8,814 $465,076 $139,574 $325,502
2017 $8,494 $455,959 $136,838 $319,121
2016 $8,100 $447,021 $134,156 $312,865
2015 $7,973 $440,310 $132,142 $308,168
2014 $7,821 $431,687 $129,554 $302,133
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Devin Ratoosh

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Devin Ratoosh

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-5499

    2 in this area

    166 Total Sales

    Devin Ratoosh
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  • David A. Ratoosh

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    David A. Ratoosh

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 527-5500

    2 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    David A. Ratoosh
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  • Jodi Nishimura

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    6 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40926082

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1708-015-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94704 Elmwood

2709 College Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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