NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2908 Benvenue Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,679,000 - $2,352,000

8 Beds
2 Baths
4,380 Sq Ft
$431/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 9, 2023

Last sale price $1,660,000 $379 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,621 / mo

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Garden
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace
  • Floor Furnace

About This Home

As of November 2023

Welcome to 2908 Benvenue Ave located in the vibrant Elmwood neighborhood! This triplex property offers a unique opportunity with a tenant occupied duplex in the front & a vacant 2-story cottage in the rear. The units in the Brown Shingle duplex are spacious & elegant with each unit spanning over 1500 sq.ft. Featuring 3 large bedrooms 1 full bath, hardwood floors throughout, built-ins, coved ceilings. The upstairs unit also offers access to a huge undeveloped attic. Downstairs, the gracious entry leads to formal living & dining rooms with a well-designed layout. The big basement & subarea is easily accessible from the back of the duplex. Nestled in the rear of the property is a charming cottage with 1472 sq.ft. of living space. 2++bedrooms 1.5 baths Freshly painted & newly refinished floors throughout. The back door opens to a big yard with pear, plum, lemon & apple trees & a big area to plant a garden-a delightful space to enjoy! With tremendous potential, this property presents a great opportunity: Spacious Interiors, Expansive lot and the fabulous neighborhood of the Elmwood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Easterday

Compass License #00833300 Listed on: 09/27/2023

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Linnette Edwards

Abio Properties License #01342728

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 8,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Triplex
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Linoleum

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 4,380 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215697

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

8,307 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1904
  • Property Sub Type: Triplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby Ave to Benvenue Ave
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum, Painted/Stained
  • Basement: Partial, Separate Entry, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s), Tub w/Shower Over

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Partial
  • Lot Features: Level, Premium Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Yard Space, Garden

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Gravity, Floor Furnace
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: See Remarks
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8307
  • Parcel Number: 5215697
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Nov 7, 2023
Sold by
Oscar A Anderson Trust
Bought by
Cowles Jeremy and Cowles Aimee Serene
Seller's Agent
Leslie Easterday
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Linnette Edwards
Abio Properties
List Price
$1,750,000
Sold Price
$1,660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.14%
Views
73
Current Estimated Value
$1,888,503

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,503
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 10, 2019
Sold by
Anderson Oscar A
Bought by
Anderson Oscar A and The Oscar A Anderson Trust
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cowles Jeremy $1,660,000 Chicago Title
Anderson Oscar A -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,660,000 -- --
11/09/2023 11/09/23 Sold $1,660,000 -5.1% $379 / Sq Ft
10/19/2023 10/19/23 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2023 09/27/23 For Sale $1,750,000 -- $400 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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 $28,815 $1,693,200 $507,960 $1,185,240
2024 $28,815 $1,660,000 $498,000 $1,162,000
2023 $38,002 $2,448,000 $734,400 $1,713,600
2022 $9,525 $109,443 $77,167 $39,276
2021 $9,416 $107,160 $75,654 $38,506
2020 $8,364 $112,989 $74,878 $38,111
2019 $7,445 $110,774 $73,410 $37,364
2018 $7,197 $108,603 $71,971 $36,632
2017 $6,907 $106,473 $70,560 $35,913
2016 $6,300 $104,385 $69,176 $35,209
2015 $6,158 $102,817 $68,137 $34,680
2014 $6,092 $100,804 $66,803 $34,001
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Easterday

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Leslie Easterday

    Compass

    (510) 334-9281

    2 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Leslie Easterday
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  • Linnette Edwards

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Linnette Edwards

    Abio Properties

    (925) 580-8801

    1 in this area

    139 Total Sales

    Linnette Edwards
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41040302

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1569-007-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2908 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA

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