NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2909 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,054,000 - $6,220,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,311 Sq Ft
$915/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2016

Last sale price $3,850,000 $610 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $38,884/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of April 2016

Grand Claremont Ct. home w/spectacular Bay Views! Architect designed on coveted cul de sac close to shops, schools & BART. 5 bedroom suites, large living room & formal dining room-opening to view terrace & gated courtyard. 2-car garage. A rare opportunity for a home of a lifetime. Open Sun 3/20

Last Listed By

Bebe McRae

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #00875159 Listed on: 03/03/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $80,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 1001

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Stair Lift

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by B. Mcdougall
  • Claremont Court Subdivision, Grand Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 531701311

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$80,473

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.528466
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT COURT
  • Directions: N. Ashby west of Claremont Blvd.
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Accessibility Features: Stair Lift, Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Den, Dining Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Other, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Library, Office, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Other, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Court, Cul-De-Sac, Premium Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: B. Mcdougall
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Back
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Other

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Zoned, Other
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 1001
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23020
  • Parcel Number: 531701311
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4237.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2016
Closed on
Mar 30, 2016
Sold by
Saphir William Cooper and The Saphir Living Trust
Bought by
Highway One Home Llc
Seller's Agent
Bebe McRae
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$3,850,000
Sold Price
$3,850,000
Total Days on Market
18
Current Estimated Value
$5,776,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,926,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2004
Sold by
Saphir J Robin and Saphir Florence C
Bought by
Saphir J R and Saphir Florence C

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
Highway One Home Llc $3,850,000 First American Title Company
Saphir J R -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Saphir J R $500,000
Previous Owner Saphir J R $750,000
Previous Owner Saphir J Robin $500,000
Previous Owner Saphir J Robin $215,850
Previous Owner Saphir J Robin $227,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,850,000 -- --
04/01/2016 04/01/16 Sold $3,850,000 0.0% $610 / Sq Ft
03/23/2016 03/23/16 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2016 03/04/16 For Sale $3,850,000 -- $610 / 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 $80,473 $5,452,423 $1,392,672 $4,059,751
2023 $80,139 $5,345,539 $1,365,372 $3,980,167
2022 $76,491 $5,240,728 $1,338,600 $3,902,128
2021 $77,838 $5,137,979 $1,312,356 $3,825,623
2020 $73,948 $5,085,317 $1,298,904 $3,786,413
2019 $71,334 $4,985,620 $1,273,440 $3,712,180
2018 $70,400 $4,905,540 $1,248,480 $3,657,060
2017 $57,454 $3,927,000 $1,224,000 $2,703,000
2016 $12,549 $311,806 $133,401 $178,405
2015 $12,271 $307,123 $131,397 $175,726
2014 $11,709 $301,108 $128,824 $172,284
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bebe McRae

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bebe McRae

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 928-3912

    4 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Bebe McRae
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  • David Gunderman

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    David Gunderman

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 205-4369

    1 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    David Gunderman
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40731184

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1701-031-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2909 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2909 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 03 March 2016 and is currently estimated at $5,776,132, approximately $915 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 2909 Avalon 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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