NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2945 Ashby Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,852,000 - $2,640,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,106 Sq Ft
$772/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 17, 2012

Last sale price $1,360,668 $438 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,540/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park

About This Home

As of July 2012

Upper Ashby. Grand Prairie style in Elmwood-the heart of the Claremont Hotel. Gracious & elegant home w/craftsman details. Separate cottage. Basement w/bathrm and separate entry. Lovely yard with fountain.

Last Listed By

Sylvia Schnetz

Windermere Signature Properties Downtown License #00678115 Listed on: 05/04/2012

Windermere Signature Properties Downtown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,160

Year Built

  • Built in 1910 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions: 6
  • Back Yard Fenced

Interior Spaces

  • 3,106 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Guest House

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0521565028

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,160

Year Built

Built in 1910 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Subtype Description: Detached
  • Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
  • Remodeled Updated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Architectural Style: See Remarks
  • Stories: 2
  • Subdivision: ELMWOOD
  • Remodeled/Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR,Kitchen 11-15YR
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Disposal,Free Standing Gas Range,Free Standing Refrigerator
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s),Tile,Tub,Window
  • Bathroom Features: Tile,Tub,Tub w/Shower Over,Window
  • Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Basement: Partial
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Nook,Formal Room
  • Kitchen Features: Island
  • Room Type: Baths Other,Guest Quarters,Master Bathroom,Sun Room,Wine Storage Area,Downstairs Bedroom
  • Price Per Square Foot: 438.08
  • Square Footage: 3106
  • Window Features: Window Coverings

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Construction Materials: Frame,Stucco
  • Disclosures/Documents: Pest Control Report Available
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation: Raised,Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Listing Price: 1275000.00
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R,Shape Regular,Street Lights
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • Pool: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composition,Tar/Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Mon Detector,Security System Owned
  • Sewer: In & Connected
  • Utilities: All Electric,All Public,Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Gas Hook-Up,Inside Room,Upper Floor
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Other

Lot Info

  • Zoning Description: Res
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1400
  • Lot Dimensions: 6,098sf
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0521565028
  • Bonds/Assessments/Taxes: Unknown

MLS Schools

  • School District (County): Alameda

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2015
Sold by
Jeffress Dylan Robert and Moore Kristy L
Bought by
Jeffress Dylan Robert and Moore Kristy L
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$2,398,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$888,832
Outstanding Balance
$684,627
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,509,308

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 4, 2012
Closed on
Jun 22, 2012
Sold by
Schnetz Thomas E and Schnetz Anjeannette
Bought by
Collins Dylan and Moore Kristy L
Seller's Agent
Sylvia Schnetz
Windermere Signature Properties Downtown
Buyer's Agent
David Hill
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,360,668
Premium/Discount to List
$85,668
6.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.79%
Original Mortgage
$940,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1998
Sold by
Murdock Marc
Bought by
Franklin Cynthia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1994
Sold by
Turner Linda Wallace
Bought by
Turner Linda Wallace and Colver Ricky

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jeffress Dylan Robert -- Chicago Title Company
Collins Dylan $1,361,000 Chicago Title Company
Franklin Cynthia -- Old Republic Title Company
Lamstein Aaron M $530,000 Old Republic Title Company
Turner Linda Wallace -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jeffress Dylan Robert $888,832
Closed Collins Dylan $940,000
Previous Owner Schnetz Thomas E $200,000
Previous Owner Schnetz Thomas E $75,000
Previous Owner Schnetz Thomas E $840,000
Previous Owner Schnetz Thomas E $692,000
Previous Owner Schnetz Thomas E $45,000
Previous Owner Lamstein Aaron M $135,000
Previous Owner Lamstein Aaron M $424,000
Closed Lamstein Aaron M $79,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2012 07/17/12 Sold $1,360,668 +6.7% $438 / Sq Ft
05/17/2012 05/17/12 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2012 05/02/12 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $410 / Sq Ft
Source: MetroList

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 $26,160 $1,642,570 $492,771 $1,149,799
2023 $25,614 $1,610,364 $483,109 $1,127,255
2022 $25,141 $1,578,798 $473,639 $1,105,159
2021 $25,198 $1,547,845 $464,353 $1,083,492
2020 $23,779 $1,531,980 $459,594 $1,072,386
2019 $22,780 $1,501,951 $450,585 $1,051,366
2018 $22,393 $1,472,508 $441,752 $1,030,756
2017 $21,647 $1,443,637 $433,091 $1,010,546
2016 $20,926 $1,415,336 $424,601 $990,735
2015 $20,644 $1,394,084 $418,225 $975,859
2014 $20,526 $1,366,776 $410,033 $956,743
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Sylvia Schnetz

    Lyon Real Estate

    (916) 396-8134

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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    David Hill

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 847-2398

    2 in this area

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    David Hill
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Map

Source: MetroList

MLS Number: 12029026

MetroList

APN: 052-1565-028-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2945 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 2945 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 04 May 2012 and is currently estimated at $2,398,239, approximately $772 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 2945 Ashby Ave 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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