NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2908 Pine Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,447,000 - $2,955,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,417 Sq Ft
$1,124/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2018

Last sale price $2,315,000 $958 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,118/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 5-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of March 2018

A real Elmwood Craftsman! Beautiful original features, great light in the public rooms both morning and afternoon. Four bedrooms up, remodeled baths. Hardwood floors, very spacious living room and formal dining room each with a fireplace. Kitchen has breakfast room and opens onto deck and rear garden. Two car garage. The special home you’ve been waiting for! Close to College Avenue, U.C. Berkeley and BART!

Last Listed By

Carolyn Jones

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01179391 Listed on: 02/22/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 6,726 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Electricity To Lot Line

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215664

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,755

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby, North on Pine
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6726
  • Parcel Number: 5215664
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2018
Closed on
Mar 13, 2018
Sold by
Knobel Lance and Taylor Tracey K
Bought by
Brody Alex and Brody Natalie
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Jones
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Susie Schevill
The GRUBB Company
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$2,315,000
Premium/Discount to List
$420,000
22.16%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,715,522

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$400,522
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.07%
Original Mortgage
$1,450
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2008
Sold by
Francisco Gunzner Janet and Francisco Dinarco
Bought by
Knobel Lance and Taylor Tracey K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$670,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2007
Sold by
Gunzner Janet and Toste Fransisco Dinarco
Bought by
Gunzner Janet and Toste Fransisco Dinarco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$611,255
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Malarecki Krzystof and Klinger Beatrice
Bought by
Gunzner Janet and Toste Fransisco Dinarco

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$670,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2003
Sold by
Malarecki Krzysztof
Bought by
Malarecki Krzysztof and Klinger Beatrice

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
5.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2003
Sold by
Winslow Grant J and The Elizabeth Anne Winslow Tru
Bought by
Malarecki Krzysztof

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
5.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2003
Sold by
Klinger Beatrice
Bought by
Malarecki Krzysztof

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,000
Interest Rate
5.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2002
Sold by
Winslow Elizabeth A
Bought by
Winslow Elizabeth Anne and The Elizabeth Anne Winslow Tru

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
Brody Alex $2,315,000 Old Republic Title Company
Knobel Lance $1,570,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gunzner Janet -- Placer Title Company
Gunzner Janet $1,049,000 Placer Title Company
Malarecki Krzysztof -- Placer Title Co
Malarecki Krzysztof $740,000 Placer Title Company
Malarecki Krzysztof -- Placer Title Company
Winslow Elizabeth Anne -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brody Alex $1,850,000
Closed Brody Alex $1,450
Previous Owner Knobel Lance $200,000
Previous Owner Knobel Lance $650,000
Previous Owner Knobel Lance $670,000
Previous Owner Gunzner Janet $611,255
Previous Owner Gunzner Janet $670,000
Previous Owner Malarecki Krzysztof $74,000
Previous Owner Malarecki Krzysztof $555,000
Closed Gunzner Janet $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,315,000 -- --
03/23/2018 03/23/18 Sold $2,315,000 +22.2% $958 / Sq Ft
03/09/2018 03/09/18 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2018 02/22/18 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $784 / 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
2024 $36,755 $2,575,381 $774,714 $1,807,667
2023 $36,031 $2,531,753 $759,526 $1,772,227
2022 $35,467 $2,475,118 $744,635 $1,737,483
2021 $35,613 $2,426,457 $730,037 $1,703,420
2020 $33,866 $2,408,525 $722,557 $1,685,968
2019 $32,740 $2,361,300 $708,390 $1,652,910
2018 $26,054 $1,812,360 $543,708 $1,268,652
2017 $25,198 $1,776,831 $533,049 $1,243,782
2016 $24,448 $1,741,993 $522,598 $1,219,395
2015 $24,129 $1,715,837 $514,751 $1,201,086
2014 $23,930 $1,682,238 $504,671 $1,177,567
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Carolyn Jones

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 501-1717

    5 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Carolyn Jones
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Susie Schevill

    The GRUBB Company

    (510) 339-9129

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40811302

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1566-004-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2908 Pine Ave, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2908 Pine Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 22 February 2018 and is currently estimated at $2,715,522, approximately $1,123 per square foot. This property was built in 1907. 2908 Pine Ave 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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