NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2905 Garber St Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,855,000 - $3,435,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,327 Sq Ft
$956/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 05, 2020

Last sale price $2,925,000 $879 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,390/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of October 2020

In this beautifully updated Prairie Home one of the many bedrooms has been converted to an office, ideal for people now working from home. Additionally, a cozy library houses your collection of collectibles and books in classic style. A full suite on the home’s lower floor is ideal for guests, an au pair or extended family providing privacy and comfort, with a luxurious amount of storage. Abundant kitchen counter space and cupboard storage will delight the most ardent home cook with a place for everything (and everything in its place), this room features verdant views of the extensive yard. The home’s original garage has been expertly converted to a small cottage with full bath, to be used as a guest house, home office, or study.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 09/09/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Anja Plowright

License #01351797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $43,084

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 7,746 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Claremont Court Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 541702301

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$43,084

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Claremont Court
  • Directions: Claremont to Oak Knoll to Garber
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7746
  • Parcel Number: 541702301

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2021
Sold by
Egelman Serge and Egelman Carolyn
Bought by
Egelman Carolyn and Egelman Serge
Current Estimated Value
$3,181,345

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,193,750
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2020
Closed on
Sep 23, 2020
Sold by
Spence Sidney C
Bought by
Egelman Serge and Egelman Carolyn
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$2,699,000
Sold Price
$2,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$226,000
8.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.69%
Original Mortgage
$2,267,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2019
Sold by
Money Tristan B
Bought by
Spence Sidney C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2008
Sold by
Gibson Sawi Paul D and Gibson Sawi Elizabeth
Bought by
Money Tristan B and Spence Sidney C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,105,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Egelman Carolyn -- None Available
Egelman Serge $2,925,000 Chicago Title Company
Spence Sidney C -- Old Republic Title
Money Tristan B $1,700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Egelman Serge $2,812,500
Closed Egelman Serge $2,193,750
Closed Egelman Serge $2,267,500
Previous Owner Money Tristan B $1,105,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,925,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,925,000 -- --
10/05/2020 10/05/20 Sold $2,925,000 +8.4% $879 / Sq Ft
09/10/2020 09/10/20 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2020 09/09/20 For Sale $2,699,000 -- $811 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2025 $43,084 $3,159,077 $949,823 $2,216,254
2024 $43,084 $3,097,010 $931,203 $2,172,807
2023 $42,250 $3,043,170 $912,951 $2,130,219
2022 $41,619 $2,976,500 $895,050 $2,088,450
2021 $41,897 $2,918,000 $877,500 $2,047,500
2020 $28,954 $2,001,647 $600,494 $1,401,153
2019 $27,903 $1,962,411 $588,723 $1,373,688
2018 $27,462 $1,923,940 $577,182 $1,346,758
2017 $26,554 $1,886,217 $565,865 $1,320,352
2016 $25,779 $1,849,242 $554,772 $1,294,470
2015 $25,447 $1,821,481 $546,444 $1,275,037
2014 $25,245 $1,785,815 $535,744 $1,250,071
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrea Gordon

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Andrea Gordon

    Compass

    (510) 421-6818

    3 in this area

    262 Total Sales

    Andrea Gordon
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  • Anja Plowright

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    20 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40918934

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1702-030-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2905 Garber St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2905 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 09 September 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,181,345, approximately $956 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 2905 Garber St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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