$1,200,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2024
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
2,066 Sq Ft
3,129 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$581 Per Sq Ft

33% Below List Price

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Tile Countertops
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of November 2024

The Claremont Firehouse was commissioned in 1914 and built by 1918 by the City of Berkeley to house one firetruck, Engine #7. Notably, designed by Walter H. Ratcliff, Jr. while he was the Berkeley City architect. A three-man dormitory was located on the second floor in order to house firemen. Over the years it has been a cultural center, a flower shop, concert space, an art gallery and always an eclectic hub of commerce style and fun. Held by the same family for over 50 years, this treasure in the Claremont is again available and ready for its next owner’s vision. Showcasing a large high ceiling gallery space and garden on the first level (the original garage for firetruck #7) and a 1 bedroom one bath with kitchen and living space on the upper level. A large roof deck on the upper level enjoys a stunning view of the pergola of the Claremont hotel. Two parking spaces are included in the lot alongside the property and one additional space on the bricks at the front. Zoned commercial/office/residential mixed use opens the possible application of this stunning building to multiple uses. Distinguishing the façade are decoratively carved projecting roof beams and six arched ornate second-story windows.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Leverette

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #01371899 Listed on: 07/10/2024

Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

John Nash

Village Associates Real Estate License #01995244

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,204

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 3,129 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned mix

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Wall Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Walter Ratclif
  • Elmwood Subdivision, Firehouse Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 64423594

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,204

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby to Claremont
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Irregular Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: Walter Ratclif
  • Construction Type: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: None
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: mix
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3129
  • Parcel Number: 64423594
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 13, 2024
Sold by
Giorgi Francesca
Bought by
2911 Claremont Llc
Seller's Agent
Scott Leverette
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
John Nash
Village Associates Real Estate
List Price
$1,780,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$580,000
-32.58%
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$1,219,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$19,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.22%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2023
Sold by
Harriet B Giorgi Revocable Trust
Bought by
Giorgi Francesca

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1999
Sold by
Giorgi Harriet B
Bought by
Giorgi Harriet B and Harriet B Giorgi Revocable Tru
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Placer Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,200,000 -- --
11/21/2024 11/21/24 Sold $1,200,000 -25.0% $581 / Sq Ft
10/22/2024 10/22/24 Pending -- -- --
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Price Changed $1,600,000 -10.1% $774 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 For Sale $1,780,000 -- $862 / 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 $20,204 $1,326,000 $510,000 $816,000
2023 $19,788 $1,300,000 $500,000 $800,000
2022 $4,662 $59,603 $34,653 $24,950
2021 $4,591 $58,435 $33,974 $24,461
2020 $4,152 $57,835 $33,625 $24,210
2019 $3,857 $56,702 $32,966 $23,736
2018 $3,733 $55,590 $32,320 $23,270
2017 $3,533 $54,500 $31,686 $22,814
2016 $4,046 $53,432 $31,065 $22,367
2015 $4,058 $52,630 $30,599 $22,031
2014 $3,897 $51,598 $29,999 $21,599
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41065922

bridgeMLS

APN: 064-4235-009-04