NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2914 Forest Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,228,000 - $3,655,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,478 Sq Ft
$1,306/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 20, 2023

Last sale price $3,500,000 $1,412 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,834/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Spa
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 2-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

Claremont Court magic! Experience timeless elegance/mod. lux. in this recently updt traditional in one of Berkeley’s famed historic neighborhoods. Grand frml rms, gorgeous architectural details, + generous floorplan, this home is perfect for both elegant fam. gatherings + lavish entertaining. A romantic front porch framed by blooming vines and trees greets you. Grand liv. rm. spans length of house + features a signature frpl, high ceilings + opens to deck + gardens. Adj. the liv. rm is the din. rm w/ beautiful built-ins + hist. detailing. Dramatically updt modern kitchen w/stylish fixtures/finishes opens to decks via floor-to-ceiling nanadoors that lead to a lush backyard & mature garden. Upstairs, 3 lrg beds w/additional plus rms., high ceilings, & updt baths offer a luxurious retreat. A modern detached guest cottage w/ full bath is perfect for au-pair/in-laws. Freshly/extensively updt throughout. Spacious unfinished basement provides plenty of storage. Long drwy offers off-street parking for several cars. Located on a wide/tree-lined st. in one of Berkeley's best locations. Surrounded by mature gardens close to parks, coffee shops, Cal, & outdoors. Rare find in Claremont's best neighborhood, this home symbolizes mod. lux. for a truly unique & unforgettable living experience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 05/16/2023

Co-Listed By

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883

Last Buyer's Agent

Marianne Scott

License #01924674

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $47,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 5,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Additional Features

  • Spa
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 54170235

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$47,504

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Claremont Blvd > Forest Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Partial
  • Spa Features: Private
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Office, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • 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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5250
  • Parcel Number: 54170235
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2023
Closed on
Jun 15, 2023
Sold by
Oswalt Michael J and Oswalt Angelina
Bought by
Sobti Ankit and Deb Anushree
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Marianne Scott
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$805,000
29.87%
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$3,236,496

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$263,504
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2010
Sold by
Humphreys Michael H and Humphreys Sheila M
Bought by
Oswall Michael J and Cheney Angelina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$729,750
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2004
Sold by
Humphreys Michael H and Michael H Humphreys Revocable
Bought by
Humphreys Michael H and Humphreys Sheila M
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
Sobti Ankit $3,500,000 Chicago Title
Oswall Michael J $1,247,000 Chicago Title Company
Humphreys Michael H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sobti Ankit $2,625,000
Closed Sobti Ankit $2,000,000
Previous Owner Oswall Michael J $950,000
Previous Owner Oswall Michael J $250,000
Previous Owner Oswall Michael J $823,000
Previous Owner Oswall Michael J $729,750
Previous Owner Oswall Michael J $729,750
Previous Owner Humphreys Michael H $500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,500,000 -- --
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Sold $3,500,000 +29.9% $1,412 / Sq Ft
05/31/2023 05/31/23 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2023 05/16/23 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $1,088 / 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 $47,504 $3,563,000 $1,071,000 $2,499,000
2023 $22,896 $1,535,517 $460,655 $1,074,862
2022 $22,667 $1,498,415 $451,624 $1,053,791
2021 $22,750 $1,468,898 $442,769 $1,033,129
2020 $21,695 $1,460,772 $438,231 $1,022,541
2019 $21,006 $1,432,141 $429,642 $1,002,499
2018 $20,659 $1,404,071 $421,221 $982,850
2017 $19,970 $1,376,550 $412,965 $963,585
2016 $19,417 $1,349,565 $404,869 $944,696
2015 $19,156 $1,329,301 $398,790 $930,511
2014 $18,985 $1,303,264 $390,979 $912,285
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anja Plowright

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    22 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Colette Ford

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Colette Ford

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 823-5735

    12 in this area

    140 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Marianne Scott

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Marianne Scott

    (510) 409-3403

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Marianne Scott
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41027176

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1702-035-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2914 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2914 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 16 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $3,236,496, approximately $1,306 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 2914 Forest Ave is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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