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Seller's Agent in 2022
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
6 in this area
478 Total Sales
2940 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $4,077,000 - $4,578,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,899
Sq Ft
$1,096/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Bay View
- Updated Kitchen
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- Craftsman Architecture
- 2-minute walk to Monkey Island Park
About This Home
As of April 2022An architectural jewel, this iconic Arts and Crafts-style home designed by Charles K. Sumner in 1910 is on a coveted street in the sought-after Claremont neighborhood of Berkeley. The majestic 3,899 square foot 5++BD/3.5BA house has been impeccably maintained and exquisitely renovated with the utmost care to preserve its historic beauty and accommodate all the essentials for modern living. Every detail of this home radiates integrity, warmth, and grace: luxurious hardwood floors with stylish inlays, an inspiring archway motif throughout, wainscoting, stained glass, custom built-ins, a chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room paneled in solid redwood, guest quarters, a gracious porch and covered patio, lush gardens with pathways, redwood shingles, and serene privacy. An uplifting sense of ease and wellbeing unfolds on the lovely brick herringbone walkway to the front door, the fragrance of garden flowers and warm redwood bark delighting the senses.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 03/23/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1910
Lot Details
- 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
- Front Yard Fenced and Back Yard
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Garden
Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Bay
- Partial Bay or Harbor
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Decorative Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Library
- Bonus Room
- Music Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- In-Law or Guest Suite
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Zoned Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Built by Kaiser Sumner
- Claremont Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 541702106
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 23, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2022
Sold by
Jennifer Sanz Howard Trust
Bought by
Tractarian Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Julie Gardner
Compass
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$5,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,505,000
43.06%
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
-$726,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.10%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2019
Sold by
Howard Jennifer and Jennifer Sanz Howard Trust
Bought by
Howard Jennifer and Jennifer Sanz Howard Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 20, 2018
Sold by
Sanz Howard Jennifer and Sanz Howard Jennifer
Bought by
Howard Jennifer and Jennifer Sanz Howard Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2016
Sold by
Degolia Jennifer G and Degolia Tt
Bought by
Howard Jennifer and The Jennifer Sanz Howard Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 7, 2011
Sold by
Glazer Peter
Bought by
Degolia Jennifer H and The Jennifer H Degolia Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2009
Sold by
Degolia Jennifer
Bought by
Degolia Jennifer H and The Jennifer H Degolia Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2007
Sold by
Cook John C and Cook Martha C
Bought by
Glazer Peter and Degolia Jennifer
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
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractarian Enterprises Llc | $5,000,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Howard Jennifer | -- | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Howard Jennifer | -- | None Available | |
| Howard Jennifer | -- | None Available | |
| Degolia Jennifer H | $417,000 | None Available | |
| Degolia Jennifer H | -- | None Available | |
| Glazer Peter | $2,200,000 | Chicago Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Howard Jennifer | $1,600,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Glazer Peter | $417,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $5,000,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/04/2022 04/04/22 | Sold | $5,000,000 | +43.1% | $1,282 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2022 03/25/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/23/2022 03/23/22 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $896 / 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 | $66,339 | $4,941,000 | $1,482,300 | $3,458,700 |
| 2024 | $66,339 | $4,941,000 | $1,482,300 | $3,458,700 |
| 2023 | $62,143 | $4,600,000 | $1,380,000 | $3,220,000 |
| 2022 | $38,570 | $2,644,890 | $793,467 | $1,851,423 |
| 2021 | $38,719 | $2,593,035 | $777,910 | $1,815,125 |
| 2020 | $36,757 | $2,566,451 | $769,935 | $1,796,516 |
| 2019 | $35,455 | $2,516,148 | $754,844 | $1,761,304 |
| 2018 | $34,906 | $2,466,830 | $740,049 | $1,726,781 |
| 2017 | $33,776 | $2,418,475 | $725,542 | $1,692,933 |
| 2016 | $30,734 | $2,200,000 | $660,000 | $1,540,000 |
| 2015 | $30,741 | $2,200,000 | $660,000 | $1,540,000 |
| 2014 | $28,967 | $2,033,000 | $609,900 | $1,423,100 |
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 2022
Andrew Raskopf
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
5 in this area
158 Total Sales
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Julie Gardner
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Julie Gardner
Compass
(916) 270-7806
3 in this area
145 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 40985857
APN: 054-1702-106-00
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