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Seller's Agent in 2025
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
6 in this area
476 Total Sales
2926 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont Neighborhood
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,034
Sq Ft
0.32
Acres
Highlights
- Bay View
- Updated Kitchen
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- 0.32 Acre Lot
- 3-minute walk to Monkey Island Park
About This Home
As of March 2025Truly exceptional, this grand 5+BD/4.5 BA Mid-Century Modern home offers estate living on well over 1/4 of an acre one of Berkeley’s most coveted streets in the Claremont neighborhood, where world class amenities are only blocks away including great dining/shopping in Elmwood, Claremont Hotel/Club, UC Berkeley, and the Berkeley Tennis Club. Once owned by the McFarland candy store family, this 4034 SQFT home boasts inspiring architecture, grand proportions, and a rare combination of level entry, bay views and flat, usable grounds. The 5 bedrooms have dedicated baths plus several enjoy glass doors onto a wide deck overlooking the unusually deep lot; the study features original woodwork, built-ins, and fireplace; and the great room enjoys a dramatic wall of windows with Bay views and French doors onto a huge covered deck for indoor/outdoor living. An ideal layout upstairs also features an elegant entry, formal dining room, kitchen, powder room, guest suite with bath (former servant’s quarters that might be used for future kitchen development), and a 2-car garage with internal access. Downstairs find 4 spacious bedrooms suites, including a massive primary suite, family room, and spacious laundry and storage rooms. A large unfinished basement awaits down another set of stairs.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 02/05/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 0.32 Acre Lot
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Terraced Lot
- Sprinklers Throughout Yard
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Workshop in Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Hills
Home Design
- Midcentury Modern Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Den with Fireplace
- Bonus Room
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Individual Controls for Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Claremont Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53170139
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Feb 20, 2025
Sold by
Grodin 1994 Trust and Grodin Joseph R
Bought by
Schenck Hermann and Pinder-Schenck Mary
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Andrew Ulmer
Kw Advisors East Bay
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$4,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$830,000
23.75%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$134,974
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.70%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 16, 2014
Sold by
Grodin Joseph R and Grodin Janet T
Bought by
Grodin 1994 Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $4,325,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Sold | $4,325,000 | +23.7% | $1,072 / Sq Ft |
| 02/19/2025 02/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2025 02/05/25 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $866 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,161 | $206,795 | $86,548 | $127,247 |
| 2024 | $11,161 | $202,604 | $84,851 | $124,753 |
| 2023 | $10,780 | $205,494 | $83,187 | $122,307 |
| 2022 | $10,334 | $194,465 | $81,556 | $119,909 |
| 2021 | $10,240 | $190,515 | $79,957 | $117,558 |
| 2020 | $9,257 | $195,491 | $79,138 | $116,353 |
| 2019 | $8,415 | $191,658 | $77,586 | $114,072 |
| 2018 | $8,147 | $187,900 | $76,065 | $111,835 |
| 2017 | $7,836 | $184,216 | $74,574 | $109,642 |
| 2016 | $7,255 | $180,604 | $73,111 | $107,493 |
| 2015 | $7,093 | $177,891 | $72,013 | $105,878 |
| 2014 | $6,539 | $174,407 | $70,603 | $103,804 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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David Gunderman
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Andrew Raskopf
A
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Andrew Raskopf
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
5 in this area
156 Total Sales
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Andrew Ulmer
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Andrew Ulmer
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
1 in this area
5 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41084306
APN: 053-1701-039-00
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