PENDING
OPEN SUN 2PM - 4:30PM
3023 Benvenue Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood NeighborhoodEstimated payment $18,407/month
Total Views
2,988
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,872
Sq Ft
$938
Price per Sq Ft
About This Home
Enchanting garden oasis in the Elmwood! This handsome brown shingled Craftsman sits on a leafy green block in the heart of the Elmwood district, tucked behind a private gate, surrounded by award-winning landscape design by Robert Trachtenberg. Enter through the private front garden. The gracious entry flows to a large living room with a gas fireplace, a pretty paneled dining room, a laundry room with a half bathroom, and an office with gorgeous garden views! The updated kitchen welcomes in the greenery of the garden, with a convenient 2nd staircase to the upper floor. The elegant main staircase offers tall windows, bench seating, and access to the upper 4+ bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a sunroom. Garden features include an expansive bluestone patio, gas fire pit area, lush layered plantings, landscape lighting, a private sunken hot tub and outdoor shower, and a charming detached studio with loft! 2 off-street parking spaces plus a 96 WalkScore complete the package. Heaven right here in Berkeley!
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, June 22, 20252:00 to 4:30 pm6/22/2025 2:00:00 PM +00:006/22/2025 4:30:00 PM +00:00MUST SEE Elmwood Garden Oasis! Main house 4++ Bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Plus detached studio. Award-winning landscape!Add to Calendar
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Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$40,726
Year Built
1904
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
- Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
- Directions: College -> L on Woosley -> R on Benvenue
- Special Features: 4097
- Year Built: 1904
Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Fireplace Features: Gas
- Fireplaces: 1
- Total Bedrooms: 10
- Stories: 2
Exterior Features
- Construction Type: Wood Shingles
- Direction Faces: West
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Property Condition: Existing
- Roof: Shingle
Garage/Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces
Utilities
- Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
- Cooling: None
- Heating Yn: Yes
- Electric: No Solar
- Electricity On Property: Yes
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Name: Bridge AOR
Lot Info
- Lot Size Sq Ft: 6000
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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 | $40,726 | $2,958,138 | $889,467 | $2,075,671 |
| 2023 | $43,605 | $3,215,000 | $964,500 | $2,250,500 |
| 2022 | $27,823 | $1,881,409 | $561,503 | $1,326,906 |
| 2021 | $27,666 | $1,844,385 | $550,494 | $1,300,891 |
| 2020 | $26,342 | $1,832,409 | $544,852 | $1,287,557 |
| 2019 | $25,141 | $1,796,492 | $534,172 | $1,262,320 |
| 2018 | $25,579 | $1,761,274 | $523,700 | $1,237,574 |
| 2017 | $24,738 | $1,726,740 | $513,432 | $1,213,308 |
| 2016 | $24,055 | $1,692,890 | $503,367 | $1,189,523 |
| 2015 | $23,555 | $1,652,695 | $495,808 | $1,156,887 |
| 2014 | $23,360 | $1,620,322 | $486,096 | $1,134,226 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/20/2025 06/20/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/12/2025 06/12/25 | For Sale | $2,695,000 | -22.9% | $938 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $3,495,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/04/2022 01/04/22 | Sold | $3,495,000 | 0.0% | $1,356 / Sq Ft |
| 12/11/2021 12/11/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/01/2021 11/01/21 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $1,356 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | Servicelink | |
| Grant Deed | $3,495,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $1,613,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Alliance Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Grant Deed | $500,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,725,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $850,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | Stand Alone First | |
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41100935
APN: 052-1562-033-00
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