$1,800,000
SOLD MAY 22, 2025
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
3,156 Sq Ft
4,080 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$570 Per Sq Ft

64% Above List Price

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of May 2025

Located in one of Berkeley’s most beloved and walkable neighborhoods, this classic shingle home captures the timeless charm and vibrant community feel that define the Elmwood. Just blocks from College Avenue’s cafes, shops, parks, and UC Berkeley, the location offers both convenience and connection. A wrap-around front porch invites you inside this charming home where you’ll find rich hardwood floors, original millwork, and thoughtful period details reflect the home’s historic character. The main level features a welcoming living room with a decorative fireplace, a formal dining room with wainscoting and built-ins, and a kitchen with a cozy breakfast nook. Two serene bedrooms down the hall overlook the garden and are served by a full bathroom. Upstairs offers flexibility awaiting your creative vision—a potential private primary suite w ensuite bath? Additional bedrooms? Or a separate living space for guests, extended family, or creative use? In the front yard, you’ll find a bountiful Meyer lemon and Gravenstein Apple tree. Out back, the landscaped yard is a peaceful retreat—perfect for morning tea, weekend lounging, or al fresco gatherings. With warmth, flexibility, and undeniable charm, this cherished Elmwood home offers a rare opportunity in Elmwood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie McAlister

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01464959 Listed on: 04/23/2025

Kw Advisors East Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Deidre Joyner

Red Oak Realty License #01451749

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,576

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 4,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tile Countertops
  • Washer

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53169924

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,576

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Other

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4080
  • Parcel Number: 53169924
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
May 20, 2025
Sold by
Blomquist William August and Blomquist Matthew Gunnar
Bought by
Michael Stewart And Eri Kawai Trust and Stewart
Seller's Agent
Carrie McAlister
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Deidre Joyner
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$705,000
64.38%
Views
37
Current Estimated Value
$1,664,374

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$135,626
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.18%
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,437,450
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$226,924

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
2013 Revocable Trust Of Susan M Blomquis and Blomquist William August
Bought by
Blomquist William August and Blomquist Matthew Gunnar

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2013
Sold by
Blomquist Susan M
Bought by
Blomquist Susan M and 2013 Revocable Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,800,000 Chicago Title
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,440,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Sold $1,800,000 +64.4% $570 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $347 / 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 $5,576 $234,129 $124,129 $110,000
2024 $5,576 $102,128 $85,572 $23,556
2023 $5,361 $106,988 $83,894 $23,094
2022 $5,115 $97,890 $82,249 $22,641
2021 $5,070 $95,834 $80,637 $22,197
2020 $4,603 $101,780 $79,810 $21,970
2019 $4,203 $99,784 $78,245 $21,539
2018 $4,074 $97,828 $76,711 $21,117
2017 $3,900 $95,910 $75,207 $20,703
2016 $3,616 $94,030 $73,733 $20,297
2015 $3,539 $92,617 $72,625 $19,992
2014 $3,448 $90,803 $71,203 $19,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41094498

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1699-024-00