Seller's Agent in 2025
Rebecca Ciccio
The GRUBB Company
(917) 482-6780
1 in this area
28 Total Sales
2743 Alcatraz Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $3,013,533 - $3,580,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,922
Sq Ft
$1,160/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Stone Countertops
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of April 2025Enchanting Brown-Shingled Craftsman Nestled in the Heart of Elmwood. This beautifully renovated 4BD/2.5BA home offers serenity and optimal modern-day living, seamlessly blending original vintage details and contemporary designer touches. Its chef’s kitchen has been gorgeously remodeled with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and high-end appliances. It opens to an expansive deck, exquisite grounds, and an original carriage house dating back to the early 1900s. The private, lush outdoor spaces provide ample room for farm-to-table gardening, entertaining, or play. Inside, the spacious living, dining, and rear garden sunroom make a welcoming setting for spirited gatherings or quiet evenings at home. The generous primary suite, with a walk-in closet and updated bath, is a serene retreat in which to unwind after a long day. This home offers the best of California living with its covetable indoor/outdoor flow. Its grand front porch, high ceilings, desirable floor plan, gated driveway parking and modern updates throughout add to the property’s appeal. Its location is truly exceptional – a stone’s throw to the acclaimed restaurants and shops on College Avenue, and minutes to Star Market, Claremont Club & Spa, UC Berkeley, and public transit.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
The GRUBB Company License #01891757 Listed on: 04/04/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1907
Lot Details
- 7,832 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Carport
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Electric Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Storage
Utilities
- Central Air
- Radiant Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Elmwood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 521563115
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Nicholas J Merrill Established Under The and Merrill Nicholas J
Bought by
Welborn Knauer Revocable Trust and Knauer
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Ciccio
The GRUBB Company
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Platt
List Price
$2,598,000
Sold Price
$3,606,225
Premium/Discount to List
$1,008,225
38.81%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$216,342
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.94%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 4, 2021
Sold by
Merrill Nicholas J and The Second Life Trust
Bought by
Merrill Nicholas J and Trust Fbo Nicholas J Merrill
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 2017
Sold by
Capolongo Carin and The Carin Capolongo Trust
Bought by
Merrill Samuel and The Second Life Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 15, 2011
Sold by
Capolongo Carin
Bought by
Capolongo Carin and Carin Capolongo Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 1997
Sold by
Winer John D
Bought by
Capolongo Carin M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.92%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 1997
Sold by
Fulmer Robert and Fulmer Nicholas Helen
Bought by
Capolongo Carin M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$375,000
Interest Rate
7.92%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welborn Knauer Revocable Trust | $3,606,500 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Merrill Nicholas J | -- | None Available | |
| Merrill Samuel | $2,500,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Capolongo Carin | -- | None Available | |
| Capolongo Carin M | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Capolongo Carin M | $585,000 | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Capolongo Carin M | $375,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | Sold | $3,606,225 | +38.8% | $1,234 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2025 04/15/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2025 04/04/25 | For Sale | $2,598,000 | -- | $889 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 | $25,060 | $1,647,945 | $496,483 | $1,158,462 |
| 2024 | $25,060 | $1,615,495 | $486,748 | $1,135,747 |
| 2023 | $24,508 | $1,590,685 | $477,205 | $1,113,480 |
| 2022 | $24,094 | $1,553,901 | $467,850 | $1,091,651 |
| 2021 | $24,168 | $1,528,927 | $458,678 | $1,070,249 |
| 2020 | $22,931 | $1,513,262 | $453,978 | $1,059,284 |
| 2019 | $21,767 | $1,483,591 | $445,077 | $1,038,514 |
| 2018 | $35,077 | $2,500,000 | $750,000 | $1,750,000 |
| 2017 | $13,858 | $804,830 | $241,449 | $563,381 |
| 2016 | $12,862 | $789,053 | $236,716 | $552,337 |
| 2015 | $12,669 | $777,201 | $233,160 | $544,041 |
| 2014 | $12,496 | $761,980 | $228,594 | $533,386 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Rebecca Ciccio
-
Nicole Platt
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nicole Platt
(510) 682-3982
2 in this area
50 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41091478
APN: 052-1563-115-00
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