NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2948 Florence St Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,093,000 - $1,461,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,381 Sq Ft
$912/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2024

Last sale price $1,205,000 $873 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,210/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Bateman Park

About This Home

As of April 2024

In the heart of the coveted Elmwood neighborhood, this spacious split-level 2BR home has great curb appeal, with a low-maintenance front yard layered with gorgeous succulents. The colorful home welcomes you into a gracious entry that opens to the spacious living room flooded with light. Surrounded by windows to the surrounding greenery, this cozy room features a central fireplace. The cheerful and spacious kitchen has been recently remodeled and features an adjacent breakfast nook surrounded by windows, creating a perfect spot to start your day. Two spacious bedrooms face the rear of the property along with a beautifully updated bath. With a laundry room in the basement and a 1-car garage for workshop, workout or storage, this house offers everything! Hardwood flooring, gorgeous architectural detailing, and a sunny deck and dog run, it is conveniently located close to the Elmwood's vibrant shops, library, dining, and parks. In addition, Whole Foods and Alta Bates hospital are just steps away, BART a few blocks down the street. Discover the epitome of easy living in a great neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anja Plowright

License #01351797 Listed on: 03/05/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Joel Padama

Legacy Real Estate & Assoc. License #01875999

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,067

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 2,904 Sq Ft Lot
  • Dog Run
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Partial Basement
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52157211

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,067

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby > Florence
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Family Room, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Dog Run, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • 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: 2904
  • Parcel Number: 52157211
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4236.01

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2024
Closed on
Mar 22, 2024
Sold by
Lawrence Cruz Revocable Trust and Berton Edwina Josephine
Bought by
Campos-Bui Stephanie Lian and Bui The Long
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
Buyer's Agent
Joel Padama
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$1,205,000
Premium/Discount to List
$255,000
26.84%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$1,259,109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,109
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.61%
Original Mortgage
$1,084,500
Outstanding Balance
$1,073,226
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$185,883

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2019
Sold by
Cruz Lawrence
Bought by
Cruz Lawrence and The Lawrence Cruz Revocable Tr

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2011
Sold by
Foley Michael P and Foley Sarah H
Bought by
Cruz Lawrence

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1997
Sold by
Foley Michael P
Bought by
Foley Michael P and Foley Sarah H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$176,000
Interest Rate
7.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 1994
Sold by
Salmina Arbios Lorene Salmina and Salmina Gay Barbara
Bought by
Foley Michael P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,550
Interest Rate
5.25%
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
Campos-Bui Stephanie Lian $1,205,000 Chicago Title
Cruz Lawrence -- None Available
Cruz Lawrence $570,000 Chicago Title Company
Foley Michael P -- Old Republic Title Company
Foley Michael P $199,500 First American Title Grnty C
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Campos-Bui Stephanie Lian $1,084,500
Previous Owner Lawrence Cruz Revocable Trust $2,473,380
Previous Owner Lawrence Cruz Revocable Trust $1,507,500
Previous Owner Cruz Lawrence $938,250
Previous Owner Cruz Lawrence $260,000
Previous Owner Cruz Lawrence $225,000
Previous Owner Ebn Properties Llc $1,120,000
Previous Owner Foley Michael P $199,500
Previous Owner Foley Michael P $198,000
Previous Owner Ebn Properties Llc $787,500
Previous Owner Foley Michael P $176,000
Previous Owner Foley Michael P $179,550
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,205,000 -- --
04/18/2024 04/18/24 Sold $1,205,000 +26.8% $873 / Sq Ft
03/19/2024 03/19/24 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2024 03/05/24 For Sale $950,000 -- $688 / 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 $15,067 $1,000,000 $300,000 $700,000
2023 $9,888 $576,294 $181,706 $401,588
2022 $9,689 $564,860 $178,144 $393,716
2021 $9,696 $553,651 $174,652 $385,999
2020 $9,122 $554,905 $172,862 $382,043
2019 $8,703 $544,026 $169,473 $374,553
2018 $8,544 $533,362 $166,151 $367,211
2017 $8,240 $522,906 $162,894 $360,012
2016 $7,934 $512,657 $159,701 $352,956
2015 $7,822 $504,960 $157,303 $347,657
2014 $7,752 $495,072 $154,223 $340,849
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anja Plowright

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    25 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Joel Padama

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Joel Padama

    Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.

    (510) 744-3504

    1 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Joel Padama
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41051815

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1572-011-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2948 Florence St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2948 Florence St, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 05 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,259,109, approximately $911 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 2948 Florence St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, Malcolm X Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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