NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2731 Alcatraz Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,182,700 - $2,501,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,201 Sq Ft
$1,089/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2021

Last sale price $2,450,000 $1,113 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,859/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Hills
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of November 2021

Close to all of the Claremont and Rockridge amenities, this updated craftsman is ready to move-in! The sunny, level lot offers a fenced garden and a separate converted garage for art studio or home office. The main level features an entry sun room, a living room with original details and fireplace, a formal dining room with beautiful built-ins, a study or den, a full bath and an eat-in kitchen opening to fenced, level gardens. The upper floor offers four bedrooms, 2 full updated baths and a sun room. The detached garage could be used for a home office, art studio or play space, or potential ADU. This is a turn-of-the-century gem!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bebe McRae

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00875159 Listed on: 10/29/2021

Co-Listed By

Alexis Thompson

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01849227

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 4,738 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Hills
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Converted Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Claremont Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215631181

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT
  • Directions: Betwee Claremont Ave. and Lewiston
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • 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
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: DSL/Modem Line
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • 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: 4738
  • Parcel Number: 5215631181
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Nov 14, 2021
Sold by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann
Bought by
Bergman Lowell A and Tiller Sharon
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Laura Arechiga
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,450,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
13.95%
Current Estimated Value
$2,397,175

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$52,825
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2004
Sold by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann
Bought by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$296,400
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2002
Sold by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann
Bought by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
5.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2002
Sold by
Hammond Spann and Hammond Christina Spann
Bought by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
5.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2000
Sold by
Hammond Paul and Hammond Christina
Bought by
Hammond Paul M and Hammond Christina Spann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1998
Sold by
Hancock Joseph G and Hancock Joan C
Bought by
Hammond Paul and Hammond Christina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
6.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1998
Sold by
Hancock Joseph G and Hancock Joan C
Bought by
Hancock Joseph G and Hancock Joan Coyle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,100
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 1998
Sold by
Hancock Joseph G and Hancock Joan C
Bought by
Hancock Joseph G and Hancock Joan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,100
Interest Rate
7.11%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 1994
Sold by
Hancock Joseph G and Coyle Joan N
Bought by
Hancock Joseph G and Hancock Joan Coyle
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
Bergman Lowell A $2,450,000 Old Republic Title Company
Hammond Paul M -- Placer Title Company
Hammond Paul M -- Placer Title Co
Hammond Paul M -- Placer Title Company
Hammond Paul M -- Placer Title Company
Hammond Paul M -- --
Hammond Paul $515,000 Placer Title Company
Hancock Joseph G -- Placer Title Company
Hancock Joseph G -- Placer Title Company
Hancock Joseph G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hammond Paul M $296,400
Previous Owner Hammond Paul M $300,700
Previous Owner Hammond Paul $325,000
Previous Owner Hancock Joseph G $208,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,450,000 -- --
11/18/2021 11/18/21 Sold $2,450,000 +14.0% $1,113 / Sq Ft
11/10/2021 11/10/21 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $2,150,000 -- $977 / 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 $15,583 $975,030 $294,577 $687,453
2024 $15,583 $955,778 $288,802 $673,976
2023 $15,254 $943,906 $283,141 $660,765
2022 $15,050 $925,398 $277,589 $647,809
2021 $12,973 $738,853 $223,756 $522,097
2020 $12,187 $738,205 $221,461 $516,744
2019 $11,614 $723,734 $217,120 $506,614
2018 $11,401 $709,545 $212,863 $496,682
2017 $11,000 $695,635 $208,690 $486,945
2016 $10,587 $681,998 $204,599 $477,399
2015 $10,437 $671,754 $201,526 $470,228
2014 $10,340 $658,597 $197,579 $461,018
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Bebe McRae

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 928-3912

    3 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Alexis Thompson

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

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  • Laura Arechiga

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Laura Arechiga

    (510) 486-1495

    3 in this area

    83 Total Sales

    Laura Arechiga
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40972404

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1563-118-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2731 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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