NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2946 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,583,000 - $5,496,138

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,935 Sq Ft
$825/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2020

Last sale price $4,100,000 $691 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $32,750/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Hills
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Stately 1914 home on the market for the first time in 58 years. Its location, history & beauty are unparalleled. Expansive rooms, gorgeous wood floors throughout, exquisite details, elegant moldings, gracious windows that flood the home with light, high ceilings, a classic floorplan & a feeling of a bygone glamor define this classic Italianate villa, modeled after a Pasadena Mansion. Grand public spaces in addition to the LR & DR include a handsome library w/arched full-length doors & built-in writing desk, a family room w/a beautifully carved mantle & Craftsman tile fireplace, a sitting room bathed in light & an attic with skylight. The welcoming grand foyer has warm wood paneling, exquisite moldings, high ceilings & beautiful beveled glass multi-pane doors to the living & dining rooms. It has a private backyard w/sunken lawn area next to the 2 car garage which has 2 sets of double doors. Close to UCB, the entrance to 13 & 24 freeways, BART & the amenities of Elmwood & Rockridge.

Last Listed By

Norah Brower

Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 10/15/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $67,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Views of Hills
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by J.A.Marshall
  • Claremont Court Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 541702108

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$67,349

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1914
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT COURT
  • Directions: Claremont to Avalon
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: None
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
  • Basement: Full
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room, Library, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Hills
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: J.A.Marshall
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Carport, Detached

Utilities

  • Heating: Radiant
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: 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: 10800
  • Parcel Number: 541702108
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2020
Closed on
Nov 18, 2020
Sold by
Castello James Elfiott and Castello Lin Jeanine
Bought by
Davis Stephen Moore and Davis Elizabeth Lee
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Craig Ackerman
Ackerman Realty Group
List Price
$3,830,000
Sold Price
$4,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$270,000
7.05%
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$4,895,035

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$795,035
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.75%
Original Mortgage
$2,870,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,600,075
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,225,434

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2008
Sold by
Castello A Elliot and Castello Dorelee Landon
Bought by
Castello A Elliott and Castello Dorelee Landon

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
Davis Stephen Moore $4,100,000 Old Republic Title Company
Castello A Elliott -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Davis Stephen Moore $2,870,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $4,100,000 -- --
12/03/2020 12/03/20 Sold $4,100,000 +7.0% $691 / Sq Ft
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2020 10/15/20 For Sale $3,830,000 -- $645 / 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
2024 $67,349 $4,343,920 $1,305,276 $3,045,644
2023 $65,922 $4,265,640 $1,279,692 $2,985,948
2022 $65,222 $4,175,000 $1,254,600 $2,927,400
2021 $66,270 $4,100,000 $1,230,000 $2,870,000
2020 $14,139 $219,030 $98,866 $120,164
2019 $12,650 $214,736 $96,928 $117,808
2018 $12,190 $210,526 $95,028 $115,498
2017 $12,274 $206,398 $93,164 $113,234
2016 $11,264 $202,352 $91,338 $111,014
2015 $10,996 $199,312 $89,966 $109,346
2014 $10,375 $195,407 $88,203 $107,204
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • N

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Norah Brower

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    1 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Norah Brower
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  • Sandra Patel-Hilferty

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Sandra Patel-Hilferty

    Compass

    (510) 881-3445

    2 in this area

    30 Total Sales

    Sandra Patel-Hilferty
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  • Craig Ackerman

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Craig Ackerman

    Ackerman Realty Group

    (415) 730-3030

    1 in this area

    158 Total Sales

    Craig Ackerman
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40925361

bridgeMLS

APN: 054-1702-108-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2946 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2946 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 15 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $4,895,035, approximately $824 per square foot. This property was built in 1914. 2946 Avalon 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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