Seller's Agent in 2022
Kevin C. Brown
Better Homes Realty
(510) 593-4780
11 Total Sales
2829 Forest Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Estimated Value: $4,130,000 - $4,530,000
7
Beds
6
Baths
6,283
Sq Ft
$689/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Home fronts a pond
- Bay View
- Updated Kitchen
- Emerson Elementary School Rated A
- Custom Home
- 4-minute walk to Monkey Island Park
About This Home
As of January 2022This First Bay Traditional architectural gem is located in the Elmwood District. Elegant and expansive at 6,283 SF, this 7 Bedroom (4 ensuite), 6 Bath brown shingle home impeccably combines original elegance with modern updates for today’s Buyer. The foyer leads to ideal first-floor entertaining spaces with an easy flow from room to room: large formal rooms - dining, living, library (each with fireplaces with hand-carved mantles), and plant-filled sunroom; updated eat-in kitchen with marble countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, butler’s pantry, and wet bar; plus an ensuite bedroom and laundry. Below this floor is an extensive basement. Upstairs are two more floors with updated ensuite bath/bedrooms (two of three with fireplaces), master with marble steam shower, and a third-floor in-law unit. Multiple outdoor decks with views of the bay and east hills, and a private fenced back yard with a fish-filled pond, stone hardscape and mature fruit/screening trees & two driveways + garage.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Better Homes Realty License #00644175 Listed on: 11/02/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1906
Lot Details
- 13,775 Sq Ft Lot
- Home fronts a pond
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Hills
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Craftsman Architecture
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Composition Shingle
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Bay Window
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Atrium Room
- Solarium
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- 6 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Gravity Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Elmwood Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 54170461
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 2, 2021
Closed on
Jan 5, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kevin C. Brown
Better Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$4,795,000
Sold Price
$4,757,100
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,900
-0.79%
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
-$427,100
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.12%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 31, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 24, 2004
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
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2002
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
$384,900
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $4,757,500 | Old Republic Title | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| -- | Chicago Title Company | ||
| $800,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $384,900 | ||
| Closed | $200,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $4,757,100 | -- | -- |
| 01/21/2022 01/21/22 | Sold | $4,757,100 | -0.8% | $757 / Sq Ft |
| 12/11/2021 12/11/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/02/2021 11/02/21 | For Sale | $4,795,000 | -- | $763 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
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 | $72,737 | $5,048,234 | $1,514,438 | $3,533,796 |
| 2024 | $72,737 | $4,949,286 | $1,484,754 | $3,464,532 |
| 2023 | $70,412 | $4,852,242 | $1,455,642 | $3,396,600 |
| 2022 | $27,643 | $1,323,457 | $370,340 | $960,117 |
| 2021 | $27,592 | $1,297,377 | $363,081 | $941,296 |
| 2020 | $25,596 | $1,291,010 | $359,360 | $931,650 |
| 2019 | $24,040 | $1,265,697 | $352,314 | $913,383 |
| 2018 | $23,522 | $1,240,880 | $345,406 | $895,474 |
| 2017 | $22,717 | $1,216,550 | $338,634 | $877,916 |
| 2016 | $21,647 | $1,192,697 | $331,994 | $860,703 |
| 2015 | $21,301 | $1,174,782 | $327,007 | $847,775 |
| 2014 | $20,963 | $1,151,773 | $320,602 | $831,171 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Kevin C. Brown
-
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
(510) 919-8841
40 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40972791
APN: 054-1704-006-01
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