NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2723 Forest Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,021,000 - $3,033,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,577 Sq Ft
$971/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2022

Last sale price $3,200,000 $1,242 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,193/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of April 2022

One of Elmwood’s finest. This 4-bed, 3-bath home is located in the coveted Elmwood neighborhood moments to Berkeley’s favorite shops and restaurants. After a loving renovation, original Craftsman details still shine through. The full top level has been dedicated to an amazing primary suite, while the lower-level suite offers possibilities for a future in-law unit. Dual-pane windows, custom details, upgraded systems and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jenny Wang

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01241501 Listed on: 04/13/2022

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Cordula Didier

Red Oak Realty License #01726011

Red Oak Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,507

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,149 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Shingle

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
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  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5417089

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,507

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Piedmont Ave left on Forest
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Ice Maker Hookup, Range/Oven Built-in, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Workshop in Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3149
  • Parcel Number: 5417089
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2020
Sold by
Lindberg Gary
Bought by
Neilson Jill E
Current Estimated Value
$2,501,630

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 1997
Sold by
Hillyer Ira L and Hillyer Carol B
Bought by
Neilson Jill E and Grassel Keith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,500
Interest Rate
4.95%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Neilson Jill E -- First American Title Company
Neilson Jill E $375,000 First American Title Company
Neilson Jill E $485,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fine Grant W $647,200
Closed Neilson Jill E $750,000
Closed Neilson Jill E $750,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $250,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $609,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $50,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $625,000
Previous Owner Nelson Jill E $627,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $636,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $630,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $620,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $560,000
Previous Owner Neilson Jill E $436,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,200,000 -- --
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $3,200,000 +52.7% $1,242 / Sq Ft
04/17/2022 04/17/22 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2022 04/13/22 For Sale $2,095,000 -- $813 / 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
2024 $16,507 $786,321 $494,987 $298,334
2023 $15,280 $777,771 $485,285 $292,486
2022 $14,960 $737,314 $223,294 $521,020
2021 $14,940 $722,720 $218,916 $510,804
2020 $14,016 $722,241 $216,672 $505,569
2019 $13,316 $708,084 $212,425 $495,659
2018 $13,033 $694,204 $208,261 $485,943
2017 $12,585 $680,594 $204,178 $476,416
2016 $12,058 $667,252 $200,175 $467,077
2015 $11,864 $657,232 $197,169 $460,063
2014 $11,802 $644,360 $193,308 $451,052
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jenny Wang

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jenny Wang

    Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

    (510) 289-1022

    11 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Jenny Wang
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  • Cordula Didier

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Cordula Didier

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 703-2223

    1 in this area

    22 Total Sales

    Cordula Didier
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40988623

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1708-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2723 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2723 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 13 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $2,501,630, approximately $970 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 2723 Forest Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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