$2,250,000
SOLD DEC 31, 2024

2935 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
6,550 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$776 Per Sq Ft

37% Above List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 2935 Ashby - a timeless experience in the heart of Berkeley’s Elmwood District. Built in 1915, this grand home combines original craftsmanship with thoughtful updates. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a spacious foyer with preserved woodwork & updated lighting. The living room is a gorgeous space featuring a large picture window, decorative fireplace, & ample library shelves. In the dining room, an original pocket door & built-in cabinetry offer an ideal gathering place. A walkthrough pantry links the dining room & kitchen, providing both a vintage cooler cabinet & tilt-out shelves for bulk storage. The kitchen complements this traditional setup with modern conveniences. The laundry room includes a quarter bathroom, closet & backyard access. The first floor features an en-suite bedroom, perfect for guests. Upstairs, a grand staircase leads to a spacious landing. The front bedroom, flooded with light, includes a decorative fireplace & an expansive closet. Adjacent is a large bedroom, ideal for a queen-sized bed. The west corner bedroom offers a charming window seat, a walk-in closet, & an attached sunroom, while the east corner bedroom with its hill views, is a serene office space. The backyard has fruit trees, a detached garage and a carport.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robin Maes

Keller Williams VIP Properties License #01935448 Listed on: 12/05/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 6,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Linoleum
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Water Heater

Community Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.15
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBKWVP
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Claremont Avenue, Turn West onto Ashby Avenue
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2900
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Linoleum, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Office, Pantry
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Pantry, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: None
  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Has Attached Garage?: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter on Site
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6550

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2024
Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Maria S Hill Separate Property Trust and Boyd Carmen
Bought by
Dillingham Beata Arezu and Dillingham Blaise Charles
Seller's Agent
Robin Maes
Keller Williams VIP Properties
List Price
$1,645,000
Sold Price
$2,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$605,000
36.78%
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$2,381,499

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$131,499
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%
Original Mortgage
$1,687,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,671,507
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$709,992

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1999
Sold by
Hill Maria S
Bought by
Hill Maria S and Maria S Hill Separate Property
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $2,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,687,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/31/2024 12/31/24 Sold $2,250,000 +36.8% $776 / Sq Ft
12/15/2024 12/15/24 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2024 12/05/24 For Sale $1,645,000 -- $567 / 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 $7,908 $2,250,000 $675,000 $1,575,000
2024 $7,908 $115,108 $80,524 $41,584
2023 $7,625 $119,714 $78,945 $40,769
2022 $7,290 $110,367 $77,398 $39,969
2021 $7,221 $108,066 $75,880 $39,186
2020 $6,512 $113,886 $75,102 $38,784
2019 $5,898 $111,654 $73,630 $38,024
2018 $5,706 $109,464 $72,186 $37,278
2017 $5,481 $107,318 $70,771 $36,547
2016 $5,053 $105,214 $69,383 $35,831
2015 $4,939 $103,633 $68,341 $35,292
2014 $4,747 $101,604 $67,003 $34,601
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Robin Maes

    Keller Williams VIP Properties

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41079253

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1565-031-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2935 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

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