NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2799 Piedmont Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,116,000 - $2,934,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,300 Sq Ft
$567/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 5, 2025

Last sale price $2,500,000 $581 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,131 / mo

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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 26, 2025
Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
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
$2,437,016

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$62,984
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,300,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,294,407
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,142,609

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

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
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

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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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,300,000
Previous Owner $1,073,000
Previous Owner $425,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Anja Plowright

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

  • KATHERINE POLVOROSA

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    KATHERINE POLVOROSA

    Redfin

    (510) 736-1245

    2 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    KATHERINE POLVOROSA
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41090833

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1701-066-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2799 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA

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