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Seller's Agent in 2025
Faye Keogh
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
2826 Garber St Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,633
Sq Ft
4,692
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Stone Countertops
- Emerson Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Monkey Island Park
About This Home
As of June 2025A 1908 Craftsman beauty designed by John Hudson Thomas and his partner George Plowman. Located in the popular Elmwood neighborhood near Emerson School, this home offers many amenities, including prime location, quiet, access to College Ave shops and eateries and near the Claremont Pool and Tennis Club. Original redwood interiors are warm and spacious. An updated kitchen with pantry as well as breakfast room both open to the deck on south side. Two separate patios are quiet and dazzled by a cecil bruner rose in full bloom. A flexible floorplan creates options for living, including the former 3rd bedroom upstairs now an in-law with kitchenette, private deck, bath + study/tv room or use as a primary suite or multigenerational. There are two additional bedrooms, 1 with balcony and an updated bath with shower and tub. The former 4th bedroom on main level works as an office with built-ins or occasional bedroom with full bath. Located at the western base of Garber hill, this home is a classic beauty with 1 car garage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Faye Keogh
THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00988354 Listed on: 05/06/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1908
Lot Details
- 4,692 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2,633 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Security System Owned
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Remodeled Bathroom
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Partial Basement
- Laundry in Basement
- Crawl Space
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Built by J.H. Thomas
- Elmwood Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 6, 2025
Closed on
Jun 17, 2025
Sold by
Berkeley Trust and Parrish William L
Bought by
Stout Vanessa Ann and Stout Thomas
Seller's Agent
Faye Keogh
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$2,195,000
Sold Price
$2,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-2.05%
Views
32
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
$39,530
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.57%
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,346,500
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$843,030
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 16, 2007
Sold by
Parish William L and Meckstroth Elizabeth A
Bought by
Parish William L and Meckstroth Elizabeth
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2006
Sold by
Campbell John and Harvey Allison
Bought by
Parish William L and Meckstroth Elizabeth A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 4, 2004
Sold by
Crawford M Elizabeth Jarrett and The Frank S Crawford Living Tr
Bought by
Campbell John and Harvey Allison
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 19, 2001
Sold by
Crawford Frank S
Bought by
Crawford Frank S and The Frank S Crawford Living Tr
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.41%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
Crawford Frank S
Bought by
Crawford Frank S and Frank S Crawford Living Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 31, 2000
Sold by
Crawford Frank S
Bought by
Crawford Frank S
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$105,000
Interest Rate
7.79%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 1998
Sold by
Crawford Frank S
Bought by
Crawford Frank S and Frank S Crawford Living Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $2,150,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $1,455,500 | First American Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $1,200,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Placer Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | New Century Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | New Century Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,350,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $800,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $105,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Sold | $2,150,000 | -2.1% | $817 / Sq Ft |
| 05/24/2025 05/24/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/06/2025 05/06/25 | For Sale | $2,195,000 | -- | $834 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $27,519 | $1,942,770 | $584,931 | $1,364,839 |
| 2024 | $27,519 | $1,904,551 | $573,465 | $1,338,086 |
| 2023 | $26,975 | $1,874,074 | $562,222 | $1,311,852 |
| 2022 | $26,546 | $1,830,340 | $551,202 | $1,286,138 |
| 2021 | $26,649 | $1,794,318 | $540,395 | $1,260,923 |
| 2020 | $25,322 | $1,782,850 | $534,855 | $1,247,995 |
| 2019 | $24,446 | $1,747,905 | $524,371 | $1,223,534 |
| 2018 | $24,070 | $1,713,645 | $514,093 | $1,199,552 |
| 2017 | $23,276 | $1,680,054 | $504,016 | $1,176,038 |
| 2016 | $22,623 | $1,647,118 | $494,135 | $1,152,983 |
| 2015 | $22,336 | $1,622,391 | $486,717 | $1,135,674 |
| 2014 | $22,213 | $1,590,620 | $477,186 | $1,113,434 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41096303
APN: 053-1701-008-00
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