NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2741 Garber St Unit 3 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $880,000 - $1,036,229

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,131 Sq Ft
$386/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 12, 2023

Last sale price $925,000 $818 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,769/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Office
  • 5-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

Elegant and spacious Elmwood condo in classic building with gorgeous architectural details, high ceilings, built-ins, fireplace, crown moldings, radiant heat and wood floors. Gracious sunny rooms with eat-in kitchen and formal dining room. 1-car garage & basement storage as well as in unit laundry (hook-ups only). Quiet and serene in superb location and close to best restaurants, coffee shops, schools and transportation.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 08/08/2023

Co-Listed By

Colette Ford

License #01158883

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Arechiga

License #01388149

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,578

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 8,276

HOA Fees

  • $386 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Laminate Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54170717

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, hazard insurance, trash, water/sewer
  • 6 Units
  • Call Listing Agent Association, Phone Number (925) 216-8080
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed
  • Pet Restriction

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,578

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$386 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College Ave > Garber St
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story, One
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Gas Range
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Office, Breakfast Nook, Laminate Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Laminate, Gas Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: No Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Detached, Space Per Unit - 1, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Laundry, Laundry Free, Pet Restrictions
  • Association Fee: 386
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: CALL LISTING AGENT
  • Phone: 925-216-8080
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Hazard Insurance, Trash, Water/Sewer

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8453
  • Parcel Number: 54170717
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 8, 2023
Closed on
Sep 6, 2023
Sold by
Jensen Gary L and Jensen Maris L
Bought by
Mills Sara K
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Laura Arechiga
List Price
$785,000
Sold Price
$925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$140,000
17.83%
Views
190
Current Estimated Value
$950,807

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,807
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Outstanding Balance
$319,468
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$631,339

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2016
Sold by
Jensen Mi Chi
Bought by
Jensen Gary L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,500
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Dyer Thomas Michal and Dyer Paula B
Bought by
Jensen Gary L and Jensen Maris L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,500
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2004
Sold by
Koch Peter R
Bought by
Dyer Thomas Michael and Dyer Paula B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2000
Sold by
Kluger Richard and Kluger Phyllis
Bought by
Koch Peter R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
8.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 1999
Sold by
Diez James A and James A Jr & Pamela L Diez Tru
Bought by
Kluger Richard and Kluger Phyllis

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 1996
Sold by
Diez James A and Diez Pam L
Bought by
Diez James A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,100
Interest Rate
8.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1996
Sold by
Killian James Donald and Brunetto Paul
Bought by
Diez James A and Diez Pam L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,100
Interest Rate
8.09%
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
Mills Sara K $925,000 Chicago Title
Jensen Gary L -- Old Republic Title Company
Jensen Gary L $755,000 Old Republic Title Company
Dyer Thomas Michael $475,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Koch Peter R $350,000 First American Title Guarant
Kluger Richard $323,500 First American Title Guarant
Diez James A -- --
Diez James A $165,500 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mills Sara K $325,000
Previous Owner Jensen Gary L $528,500
Previous Owner Koch Peter R $203,450
Previous Owner Koch Peter R $204,350
Previous Owner Koch Peter R $205,000
Previous Owner Kluger Richard $240,000
Previous Owner Diez James A $124,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $925,000 -- --
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Sold $925,000 +17.8% $818 / Sq Ft
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2023 08/08/23 For Sale $785,000 -- $694 / 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 $13,578 $918,000 $277,500 $647,500
2023 $12,728 $859,045 $257,713 $601,332
2022 $12,514 $835,201 $252,660 $589,541
2021 $12,553 $818,690 $247,707 $577,983
2020 $11,918 $817,226 $245,168 $572,058
2019 $11,492 $801,205 $240,361 $560,844
2018 $11,395 $785,501 $235,650 $549,851
2017 $11,006 $770,100 $231,030 $539,070
2016 $2,867 $119,595 $48,528 $71,067
2015 $2,815 $117,799 $47,799 $70,000
2014 $2,762 $115,492 $46,863 $68,629
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anja Plowright

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    25 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Colette Ford

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Colette Ford

    (510) 823-5735

    21 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Laura Arechiga

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Laura Arechiga

    (510) 486-1495

    3 in this area

    85 Total Sales

    Laura Arechiga
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41035403

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1707-017-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2741 Garber St Unit 3, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2741 Garber St Unit 3, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 08 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $950,807, approximately $840 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 2741 Garber St Unit 3 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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