$2,500,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2025
6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,300 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$581 Per Sq Ft

32% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fab. brown shingle residence plus 2 units in the heart of Berkeley’s Elmwood! Designed by William A. Knowles (1874-1916), this architecturally stunning Arts & Crafts property blends timeless charm w/modern convenience. Spacious 4BR/2.5BA main res. & 2 private 1BR units, it is perfect for multi-generational living or income. Surrounded by mature landscaping, main house has spacious front porch & inviting entry. Inside, the generous LR w/ natural light, tall ceilings, stately fireplace & elegant HWF. Formal DR opens to front porch, while the renovated kitchen boasts high-end appliances, storage & laundry. Adjoining BD & powder rm. can be guest space/office or even professional practice (has its own entry). Upstairs - large bdrms & 2 beautiful baths (primary newly updated), charming sun rm. w/ adjoining porch off primary suite = perfect retreat. Around the corner, 2 cozy & updated 1BR/1BA units each w/ kit & shared laundry, offering privacy/flexibility for guests/tenants/home office. Home and income - the best of both worlds near shops/dining/culture/top-rated schools & easy access to transport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01351797 Listed on: 03/26/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katherine Polvorosa

Redfin License #02021145

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 4,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by W. Knowles
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

4,500 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.1
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Garber > Piedmont Avenue
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 4300
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Stories: 2
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: W. Knowles
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Feist Jay D and Pagedar Sujata
Bought by
Mendelman Jack Revocable Trust and Mendelman
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Polvorosa
Redfin
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$605,000
31.93%
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$2,500,268

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$268
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,294,407
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,205,861

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2017
Sold by
Mccamant Mary Ann and Mccamant James D
Bought by
Feist Jay D and Pagedar Sujata

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,073,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2005
Sold by
Mccamant James D and Mccamant Mary Ann
Bought by
Feist Jay D and Pagedar Sujata

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2001
Sold by
Mccamant Mary Ann and Feist Mary Ann
Bought by
Mccamant James D and Mccamant Mary Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$425,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $695,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $648,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,073,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $425,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $2,500,000 0.0% $581 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $2,500,000 +31.9% $581 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $1,895,000 0.0% $441 / Sq Ft
03/26/2025 03/26/25 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $441 / 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 $12,545 $460,101 $199,137 $267,964
2024 $12,545 $450,943 $195,233 $262,710
2023 $12,228 $448,964 $191,405 $257,559
2022 $11,874 $433,161 $187,652 $252,509
2021 $11,816 $424,532 $183,973 $247,559
2020 $10,818 $427,108 $182,087 $245,021
2019 $10,001 $418,734 $178,517 $240,217
2018 $9,754 $410,524 $175,017 $235,507
2017 $9,394 $402,476 $171,586 $230,890
2016 $8,839 $394,586 $168,222 $226,364
2015 $8,684 $388,661 $165,696 $222,965
2014 $8,702 $381,049 $162,451 $218,598
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41090833

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1701-066-00

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