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Seller's Agent in 2024
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
6 in this area
517 Total Sales
2954 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Claremont NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,485,000 - $3,020,000
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,869
Sq Ft
$962/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Traditional Architecture
- Bonus Room
- John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 3-minute walk to Monkey Island Park
About This Home
As of June 2024A classic beauty, this sunny 5BR/2.5BA home offers an easy Berkeley lifestyle in the heart of the coveted Claremont Court neighborhood. A double-sided staircase welcomes you to this 2869 SQFT home’s foyer with built-in glass cabinets and porthole window. Vintage details abound including signature windows, pocket doors, decorative ceilings, crown molding, and built-ins, while new recessed lighting and refinished hardwood floors span the home. The bright living room has a fireplace and built-in bookcase. Gracious flow leads to the formal dining room and upgraded eat-in kitchen with a bay window of the backyard. The kitchen boasts new cabinets, counters and appliances. Easily access the spacious yard and patio for entertaining or play. The first floor is complete with a bedroom and powder room (with room to expand). Four bedrooms are upstairs with roomy closets and gorgeous windows. Three share a full bath, and the primary boasts a new ensuite bath, walk-in closet and bay window overlooking the Claremont Hotel. Laundry, storage and wine cellar are in the basement. Nearby: top schools, parks, trails in the hills, shopping & dining in Claremont and Elmwood neighborhoods, and the Cal campus with cultural & intellectual offerings, rec pools, gym, and camps. The best of Berkeley living!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 05/01/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,464
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 4,250 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Property Views
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Double Oven
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Parking
- No Garage
- Parking Lot
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bay East Association
- Claremont Court Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 5417021111
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
Jun 5, 2024
Sold by
Bruce Family Trust and Bruce Michael G
Bought by
Anjani And Hari Trust and Bhargava
Seller's Agent
David Gunderman
Kw Advisors East Bay
Buyer's Agent
Amy Robeson
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$2,725,001
Premium/Discount to List
$730,001
36.59%
Views
60
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
$35,026
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.79%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,070,663
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$716,503
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 4, 2000
Sold by
Bruce Thomas and Bruce Tecoah P
Bought by
Bruce Thomas and Bruce Tecoah P
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anjani And Hari Trust | $2,725,500 | Chicago Title | |
| Bruce Thomas | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Anjani And Hari Trust | $2,100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bruce Thomas | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bruce Thomas | $400,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $2,725,001 | -- | -- |
| 06/14/2024 06/14/24 | Sold | $2,725,001 | +36.6% | $950 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2024 05/16/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2024 05/01/24 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $695 / 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 | $7,464 | $2,779,500 | $833,850 | $1,945,650 |
| 2024 | $7,464 | $2,441,000 | $734,400 | $1,713,600 |
| 2023 | $7,209 | $184,200 | $109,282 | $74,918 |
| 2022 | $6,920 | $173,588 | $107,139 | $73,449 |
| 2021 | $6,873 | $170,048 | $105,039 | $72,009 |
| 2020 | $6,278 | $175,233 | $103,962 | $71,271 |
| 2019 | $5,777 | $171,798 | $101,924 | $69,874 |
| 2018 | $5,610 | $168,429 | $99,925 | $68,504 |
| 2017 | $5,389 | $165,127 | $97,966 | $67,161 |
| 2016 | $5,031 | $161,889 | $96,045 | $65,844 |
| 2015 | $4,929 | $159,458 | $94,603 | $64,855 |
| 2014 | $4,744 | $156,334 | $92,750 | $63,584 |
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 2024
Andrew Raskopf
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 775-1079
5 in this area
170 Total Sales
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Amy Robeson
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Amy Robeson
Vanguard Properties
(510) 828-3478
1 in this area
86 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41058124
APN: 054-1702-111-01
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