NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2927 Garber St Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,094,000 - $4,256,000

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,214 Sq Ft
$675/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2021

Last sale price $3,000,000 $575 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $22,801/month

66 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Solar Power System
  • Recreation Room
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Updated Kitchen
  • 1-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of January 2021

Spacious, Light-Filled Claremont Gem on Tranquil Street w Neighborhood Park This stately Walter Ratcliff offers classic elegance + modern updates, with room for home, work and play. Its 7 bed/4+ bath 5,214sf offers an additional kitchen and ~2000sf on the ground floor. Recent renovations throughout make this beautiful, turn-of-the-century home modern, seismically strong, green, and comfortable. Plus spaces abound - offices, workshop, studio, gym. Covered deck for cooking+gathering. The HARD WORK (heat, solar, windows, electrical, plumbing, insulation, roof, ...) is DONE. Room to bring your personal expression and tailor it to your lifestyle. A rare opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lynn Signorelli

GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE License #02021710 Listed on: 10/08/2020

Co-Listed By

Ann Plant

Red Oak Realty License #00613099

Last Buyer's Agent

Joan Brunswick

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00472572

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,429

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Home Design

  • English Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Floor Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Smart Vent Roof
  • Composition Shingle
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Music Room
  • Utility Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Laminate Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Low Flow Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Smart Home
  • Smart Thermostat
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Grid-tied solar system exports excess electricity
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller
  • Solar Water Heater
  • Leased Solar Hot Water System

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Ratcliff
  • Claremont Court Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,429

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1912
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 00
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT COURT
  • Directions: Claremont to Garber
  • Architectural Style: English, Tudor
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Green-Resource Eff Feats, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Low E Glass, Smart Vent Roof, Walls Insulated, Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
  • Green Power: Passive Solar, Solar, Solar Power On Grid
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Bamboo, Concrete, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Painted/Stained, Tile, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Solar Water Heater Owned, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Insulated Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Door Features: Weather Stripped Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Stone
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Library, Media, Music Room, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Room Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Island, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Self-Cleaning Oven, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
  • Lot Features: Level, Regular, Front Yard, Street Light(s), Storm Drain
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Park
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Ratcliff
  • Construction Type: Composition Shingles, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private Entrance, Storage Area, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage, On Street, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+

Utilities

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Individual Rm Controls, Perimeter, Hot Water, Radiant, Solar, Smart Vent
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter Available, Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities, Cable Connected, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning, None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Inside, Inside Room, Washer, Other, Upper Level
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Other Solar, Photovoltaics Seller Owned, 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Electricity On Property: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, 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: 8400
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2021
Sold by
Kneram David W and Kneram Kathleen A
Bought by
Kneram David W and Kneram Kathleen A
Current Estimated Value
$3,521,928

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2020
Closed on
Jan 22, 2021
Sold by
Culler David Ethan and Mayeno Sara Chie
Bought by
Kneram David W and Kneram Kathleen A
Seller's Agent
Lynn Signorelli
GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Joan Brunswick
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
1.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,881,542
Interest Rate
2.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,797,266

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2016
Sold by
Culler David Ethan and Mayeno Sara Chie
Bought by
Culler David Ethan and Mayeno Sara Chie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2013
Sold by
Chie Culler David Ethan and Chie Mayetano Sara
Bought by
Chie Culler David Ethan and Chie Mayetano Sara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2011
Sold by
Macbride Bonnie Y and The Wen Chao Macbride Revocabl
Bought by
Culler David Ethan and Mayeno Sara Chie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 2010
Sold by
Macbride Bonnie Y and Wen Chao Macbride Residence Tr
Bought by
Macbride Bonnie Y and Wen Chao Macbride Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 1996
Sold by
Macbride Wen Chao
Bought by
Macbride Wen Chao
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
Kneram David W -- None Available
Kneram David W $3,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Culler David Ethan -- Chicago Title Company
Chie Culler David Ethan -- Chicago Title Company
Culler David Ethan -- Chicago Title Company
Culler David Ethan $1,165,000 Placer Title Company
Macbride Bonnie Y -- None Available
Macbride Wen Chao -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kneram David W $2,100,000
Previous Owner Culler David Ethan $388,000
Previous Owner Culler David Ethan $417,000
Previous Owner Macbride Wen Chao $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,000,000 -- --
01/29/2021 01/29/21 Sold $3,000,000 +1.7% $575 / Sq Ft
12/13/2020 12/13/20 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2020 10/08/20 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $566 / 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
2025 $50,429 $3,240,260 $974,178 $2,273,082
2024 $50,429 $3,176,600 $955,080 $2,228,520
2023 $49,466 $3,121,200 $936,360 $2,184,840
2022 $48,555 $3,060,000 $918,000 $2,142,000
2021 $27,974 $1,344,818 $405,545 $946,273
2020 $25,922 $1,337,967 $401,390 $936,577
2019 $24,342 $1,311,743 $393,523 $918,220
2018 $23,828 $1,286,031 $385,809 $900,222
2017 $23,034 $1,260,820 $378,246 $882,574
2016 $21,940 $1,236,098 $370,829 $865,269
2015 $21,593 $1,217,541 $365,262 $852,279
2014 $21,266 $1,193,693 $358,108 $835,585
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Lynn Signorelli

    GOLDEN OAKS REFERRAL OFFICE

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  • Ann Plant

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Ann Plant

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 381-2101

    2 in this area

    64 Total Sales

    Ann Plant
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Joan Brunswick

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40924316

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1702-025-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2927 Garber St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2927 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 08 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $3,521,928, approximately $675 per square foot. This property was built in 1912. 2927 Garber St 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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