NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2738 Benvenue Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,270,000 - $2,781,287

6 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,148 Sq Ft
$802/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 12, 2020

Last sale price $2,100,000 $667 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,926/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Willard Park

About This Home

As of November 2020

Classic Grand Craftsman in Berkeley’s coveted Elmwood neighborhood. Designed by John A Bischoff with incredible period charm, this spacious home is beautifully appointed. Mentioned by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, this gorgeous inviting architecture offers 4-6 bedrooms, 21⁄2 bathrooms, formal dining room, richly paneled library/music room and living room with fireplace. Eleven rooms in total provide ample space to plan custom living layout and upgrades. This highly sought after location is close to the UC Berkeley campus, yet located in a peaceful and quiet setting, steps away from coffee shops, restaurants and a lifestyle that Berkeley is known for, with a walk/bike score of 94/95.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

DAN PINES

ALOHA BAY REALTY License #01217816 Listed on: 10/15/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 5,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54171013

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Telegraph Ave to Stuart St left on Benvenue Ave
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard, Private
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Raised
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

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: 5400
  • Parcel Number: 54171013
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2020
Closed on
Nov 7, 2020
Sold by
Nero Anthony V
Bought by
Zhang Yl Cheng
Seller's Agent
DAN PINES
ALOHA BAY REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$305,000
16.99%
Current Estimated Value
$2,523,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$423,322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2000
Sold by
Burk Dietrich Frank S and Burk Dietrich Margaret
Bought by
Nero Anthony V
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 Yl Cheng $2,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Nero Anthony V $69,500 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,100,000 -- --
11/12/2020 11/12/20 Sold $2,100,000 +17.0% $667 / Sq Ft
10/28/2020 10/28/20 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2020 10/15/20 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $570 / 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 $32,937 $2,273,081 $681,924 $1,591,157
2024 $32,937 $2,228,520 $668,556 $1,559,964
2023 $32,643 $2,184,840 $655,452 $1,529,388
2022 $31,646 $2,142,000 $642,600 $1,499,400
2021 $31,768 $2,100,000 $630,000 $1,470,000
2020 $8,404 $295,543 $88,675 $206,868
2019 $7,791 $289,749 $86,937 $202,812
2018 $7,583 $284,070 $85,232 $198,838
2017 $7,300 $278,502 $83,562 $194,940
2016 $6,864 $273,042 $81,923 $191,119
2015 $6,733 $268,941 $80,693 $188,248
2014 $6,548 $263,673 $79,112 $184,561
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    DAN PINES

    ALOHA BAY REALTY

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  • Jodi Nishimura

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    6 in this area

    193 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40925453

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1710-013-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2738 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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