NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2818 Kelsey St Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,516,000 - $1,726,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft
$1,037/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 21, 2024

Last sale price $1,472,250 $958 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,987 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Skylights in Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2024

In the shadow of the Claremont Hotel, discover a timeless allure in these two charming vintage Craftsman homes on one lot in the highly desirable Elmwood neighborhood. Perfectly situated within a few blocks of vibrant College Avenue's renowned restaurants & eclectic shops, this unique property offers an exceptional opportunity for both homeowners + investors. The front bungalow, a 2bd w/ sunroom that opens onto a sunny deck, was extensively renovated in 2011 & combines modern amenities w/classic Craftsman charm. Gleaming wood floors run throughout, while southern exposure, w/the help of a notable original kitchen skylight, ensures that each room is bathed in natural light. Fireplaces in both the LR & bdrm create a cozy ambiance of warmth. The newer roof adds peace of mind, making this home move-in ready. The rear 1bd cottage in original condition, has retained rich architectural elements that await your personal touch. A rustic brick fireplace compliments original built-in shelves that frame a cozy window seat against a backdrop of wood paneled walls, encouraging an embrace of its historic beauty. Wd flrs & south exposure continue the theme of warmth & light throughout. This home also boasts a newer roof + prive yrd and has the feel of a secluded hideaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sara Garabedian

Red Oak Realty License #00931842 Listed on: 07/12/2024

Co-Listed By

Thomas Garabedian Cone

Red Oak Realty License #02034258

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheri Wedlake

Compass License #00872175

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,536 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Tile Flooring
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Leased
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Wall Furnace
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Early 1900s
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

6,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.14
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Leased
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Use GPS
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow, Cottage, Craftsman
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Has Cooling?: Yes
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 1536
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Stone, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen
  • Primary Bath Includes:: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths, Other

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Builder Name: Early 1900s
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Storage, Other, See Remarks, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000

Ownership History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,592,190

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2024
Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sara Garabedian
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Wedlake
Compass
List Price
$1,089,000
Sold Price
$1,472,250
Premium/Discount to List
$383,250
35.19%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.40%
Original Mortgage
$1,104,188
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 12, 2024
Closed on
Aug 8, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sara Garabedian
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sheri Wedlake
Compass
List Price
$1,089,000
Sold Price
$1,472,250
Premium/Discount to List
$383,250
35.19%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,104,188
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

--
Value Increase
--
Percent Increase
--
Adjusted for Inflation
Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- Chicago Title
$1,472,500 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,104,188
Source: Public Records

Property History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,472,250 -- --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Sold $1,472,250 0.0% $958 / Sq Ft
08/21/2024 08/21/24 Sold $1,472,250 +35.2% $958 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $1,089,000 0.0% $709 / Sq Ft
07/12/2024 07/12/24 For Sale $1,089,000 -- $709 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

We collect this data history from publicly available records. To have your information removed, we recommend requesting removal directly through your county’s website.

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 $4,343 $1,472,200 $441,600 $1,030,600
2024 $4,343 $87,014 $56,487 $30,527
2023 $4,218 $85,307 $55,379 $29,928
2022 $4,072 $83,635 $54,294 $29,341
2021 $4,029 $81,995 $53,229 $28,766
2020 $3,670 $81,154 $52,683 $28,471
2019 $3,363 $79,564 $51,651 $27,913
2018 $3,266 $78,004 $50,638 $27,366
2017 $3,108 $76,474 $49,645 $26,829
2016 $2,895 $74,975 $48,672 $26,303
2015 $2,840 $73,849 $47,941 $25,908
2014 $2,906 $72,403 $47,002 $25,401
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sara Garabedian

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Sara Garabedian

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 499-1235

    2 in this area

    69 Total Sales

    Sara Garabedian
    Section Image

  • T

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Thomas Garabedian Cone

    Red Oak Realty

  • Sheri Wedlake

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Sheri Wedlake

    Compass

    (925) 324-2091

    4 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Sheri Wedlake
    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41066310

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1698-009-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2818 Kelsey St, Berkeley, CA

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

bridgeMLS Bay East 2026. CCAR 2026. bridgeMLS 2026. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. This information is being provided by the Bay East MLS, or CCAR MLS, or bridgeMLS. The listings presented here may or may not be listed by the Broker/Agent operating this website. This information is intended for the personal use of consumers and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Nearby Homes
Your Personal Tour Guide

Ask me questions while you tour the home.