NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2843 Forest Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Estimated Value: $2,516,000 - $3,176,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,762 Sq Ft
$1,034/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2022

Last sale price $3,325,000 $1,204 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,793/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

Located on a wide, tree-lined street in the prestigious Elmwood district, this Spanish Mediterranean retreat is a buyer’s dream realized. Originally built in 1901, the home was taken down to the studs and rebuilt in 2014, including the fully fenced and landscaped yard with working fountain. With 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat-in chefs’ kitchen, living and formal dining rooms, study, entertainment room, laundry, server/utility room and upstairs terrace off the ensuite, it is clear that no expense was spared in appointing this modern home. Featuring top-end stainless steel appliances, Murano glass chandelier and custom hand-blown light fixtures plus recessed and reflective lighting, electric blackout shutters in all bedrooms, Brazilian cherry wood floors, and hydronic radiant heating system, the discriminating buyer can see the care that was taken in the reconstruction of this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin C. Brown

Better Homes Realty License #00644175 Listed on: 05/08/2022

Better Homes Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Anja Plowright

License #01351797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,577

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 4,590 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back Yard

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Closed Circuit Camera
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bay East Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5417043

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,577

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Derby to Claremont Blvd, Rt. on Forest
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Media, Office, Utility Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular, See Remarks
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Backyard, Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer, Upper Level
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Closed Circuit Camera(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4590
  • Parcel Number: 5417043
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2022
Closed on
Jul 12, 2022
Sold by
Genin Revocable Trust
Bought by
Tarshis Sara Blythe Heron and Tarshis Thomas Paul
Seller's Agent
Kevin C. Brown
Better Homes Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$170,000
-4.86%
Total Days on Market
52
Current Estimated Value
$2,857,022

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$467,978
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.33%
Original Mortgage
$970,000
Outstanding Balance
$931,740
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,083,070

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2017
Sold by
Genin Francois Y
Bought by
Genin Francois Yves and Genin Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2004
Sold by
Luo Ping
Bought by
Genin Francois Y

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 12, 1998
Sold by
Lewis Sydell
Bought by
Genin Francois Y and Luo Ping

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,200
Interest Rate
7.11%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tarshis Sara Blythe Heron $3,325,000 Chicago Title
Genin Francois Yves -- None Available
Genin Francois Y -- --
Genin Francois Y $404,000 Old Republic Title Company
Lewis Sydell -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tarshis Sara Blythe Heron $970,000
Previous Owner Genin Francois Y $500,000
Previous Owner Genin Francois Y $466,000
Previous Owner Genin Francois Y $323,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,325,000 -- --
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Sold $3,325,000 -4.9% $1,204 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2022 05/08/22 For Sale $3,495,000 -- $1,265 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $43,577 $3,214,000 $966,300 $2,254,700
2023 $41,559 $3,059,000 $917,700 $2,141,300
2022 $12,297 $636,662 $182,356 $461,306
2021 $12,284 $624,042 $178,780 $452,262
2020 $11,463 $624,574 $176,948 $447,626
2019 $10,838 $612,330 $173,479 $438,851
2018 $10,619 $600,326 $170,078 $430,248
2017 $10,242 $588,558 $166,744 $421,814
2016 $9,800 $577,019 $163,475 $413,544
2015 $9,679 $568,353 $161,020 $407,333
2014 $9,419 $526,221 $157,866 $368,355
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40992224

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1704-003-00