NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2731 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,200,000 - $2,609,876

5 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,550 Sq Ft
$932/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 06, 2020

Last sale price $2,020,606 $792 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,750/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 1-minute walk to Willard Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

Fabulous large Brown Shingle home with incredible period charm located in the great Elmwood neighborhood. Perched off street level with western views of Willard Park. This gorgeous inviting spacious architecture home offers 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms with a huge open floor plan, formal living & dining room, high classic coved ceilings, wood floors, wainscoting wood staircase and dinning room, beautiful clinker styled brick fireplaces, very large basement, huge front and back yard with a long lasting copper roof. Don't miss this rare & unique opportunity for a large 7,400 sqft lot for potential ADU or to build on. This highly sought after location is just steps from UC Berkeley campus yet located in a peaceful quiet setting. Steps away from coffee shops/restaurants & all the iconic and hip urban lifestyle that makes Berkeley the place to be. Per- walk/bike score 94/95. Some photos are virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wayne Cory

License #01431677 Listed on: 08/24/2020

Co-Listed By

Hung Ying Chen

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01823606

Last Buyer's Agent

Chih Wu

Compass License #01443410

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $31,428

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 7,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Thermostat

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision, Brown Shingle Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54171020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$31,428

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBCOL 01
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood
  • Directions: Telegraph Ave to Stuart St left on Hillegass Ave
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, Thermostat
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood, Painted/Stained
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation Details: Raised, Brick/Mortar, Capped Brick
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7400
  • Parcel Number: 54171020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Oct 1, 2020
Sold by
Youliwasi Aximu
Bought by
Sheng Shilu
Seller's Agent
Wayne Cory
Buyer's Agent
Chih Wu
Compass
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$2,020,606
Premium/Discount to List
$521,606
34.8%
Current Estimated Value
$2,377,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$357,019
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.47%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$341,786
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,035,839

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2020
Closed on
Sep 25, 2020
Sold by
Talley-Young Family Living Trust and The Talley Young Family Living
Bought by
Sheng Shilu
Seller's Agent
Wayne Cory
Buyer's Agent
Chih Wu
Compass
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$2,020,606
Premium/Discount to List
$521,606
34.8%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$341,786
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,035,839
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
Sheng Shilu -- Chicago Title
Sheng Shilu $2,021,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sheng Shilu $380,000
Previous Owner Talley James D $200,000
Previous Owner Talley James D $40,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,020,606 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,020,606 -- --
10/06/2020 10/06/20 Sold $2,020,606 +34.8% $792 / Sq Ft
09/04/2020 09/04/20 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $1,499,000 -- $588 / 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 $31,428 $2,137,260 $643,278 $1,500,982
2023 $30,746 $2,102,231 $630,669 $1,471,562
2022 $30,195 $2,054,011 $618,303 $1,442,708
2021 $30,797 $2,020,600 $606,180 $1,414,420
2020 $5,980 $122,853 $85,863 $36,990
2019 $5,455 $120,445 $84,180 $36,265
2018 $5,283 $118,083 $82,529 $35,554
2017 $5,063 $115,768 $80,911 $34,857
2016 $4,692 $113,499 $79,325 $34,174
2015 $4,589 $111,793 $78,133 $33,660
2014 $4,417 $109,604 $76,603 $33,001
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wayne Cory

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Wayne Cory

    (510) 689-9969

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Wayne Cory
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  • Hung Ying Chen

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Hung Ying Chen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (510) 305-1321

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Hung Ying Chen
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  • Chih Wu

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Chih Wu

    Compass

    (510) 213-1346

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Chih Wu
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40918013

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1710-020-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2731 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2731 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 24 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $2,377,625, approximately $932 per square foot. This property was built in 1901. 2731 Hillegass 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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