NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2954 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,913,952 - $3,292,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,869 Sq Ft
$1,069/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 14, 2024

Last sale price $2,725,001 $950 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,231 / mo

15 Days on Market

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 2024

A 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

David Gunderman

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01313613 Listed on: 05/01/2024

Kw Advisors East Bay

Co-Listed By

Andrew Raskopf

Kw Advisors East Bay License #01394348

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Robeson

Vanguard Properties License #01433093

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

4,250 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOKWOAK
  • Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT COURT
  • Directions: CA24/Claremont to Avalon
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle, Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler Front, Manual Sprinkler Rear, Private Entrance, Yard Space
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1, Parking Lot, No Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Electric, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Sump Pump, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: BAY EAST
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4250
  • Parcel Number: 5417021111
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2024
Closed on
Jun 5, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
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
$3,065,988

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$340,987
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$2,100,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,065,986
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,000,002

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2000
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$2,725,500 Chicago Title
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

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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

  • David Gunderman

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    David Gunderman

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 205-4369

    5 in this area

    573 Total Sales

    David Gunderman
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Andrew Raskopf

    Kw Advisors East Bay

    (510) 775-1079

    4 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Andrew Raskopf
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  • Amy Robeson

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Amy Robeson

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 828-3478

    1 in this area

    84 Total Sales

    Amy Robeson
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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41058124

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 054-1702-111-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2954 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA

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