Perry Gastis
Bridges 8 Real Estate
(650) 502-5378
85 Total Sales
6 in Elmwood
$650K - $2.1M Price Range
3023 Benvenue Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $3,660,715
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,872
Sq Ft
$1,275/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Heated Spa
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Updated Kitchen
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Home Office
About This Home
As of July 2025Enchanting 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!
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1904
Lot Details
- 6,000 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Dog Run
- Property is Fully Fenced
- Fenced Front Yard
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Garden
Home Design
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2,872 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Home Office
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Security System Owned
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Front Gate
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- Parking Available
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Heated Spa
- Shed
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Wall Furnace
- 220 Volts
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- Elmwood Subdivision
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maxi Lilley
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ruth Goldstone
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$3,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,055,000
39.15%
Views
72
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
-$89,285
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.23%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,960,542
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$700,173
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 11, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,725,000
Interest Rate
2.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 1, 2021
Closed on
Dec 28, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Anja Plowright
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Maxi Lilley
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$3,495,000
Sold Price
$3,495,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.02%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 6, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 5, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 17, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
7.7%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Elmwood, CA
-
Perry Gastis
-
SU MEI WU
SU MEI WU
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 410-2557
105 Total Sales
2 in Elmwood
$660,000 Price Range
-
Stephen Beard
Stephen Beard
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 962-7729
41 Total Sales
6 in Elmwood
$2.1M - $2.6M Price Range
-
Alexis Thompson
Alexis Thompson
Responds QuicklyVillage Associates Real Estate
(510) 422-0708
73 Total Sales
2 in Elmwood
$2,450,000 Price Range
-
Eileen Townsend
Eileen Townsend
Compass
(628) 250-3928
71 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$1,400,000 Price
-
Jatin Mehta
Jatin Mehta
Responds QuicklyKite Hill Real Estate
(650) 410-2867
64 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$1,857,500 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3,750,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| -- | Servicelink | ||
| $3,495,000 | Chicago Title | ||
| $1,613,000 | Chicago Title Company | ||
| -- | Alliance Title Company | ||
| -- | First American Title Company | ||
| -- | First American Title Company | ||
| -- | -- | ||
| -- | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| $500,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,725,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $850,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $750,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $50,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | Sold | $3,750,000 | +39.1% | $1,306 / Sq Ft | |
| 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 | View Prior Sale |
| 12/11/2021 12/11/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/01/2021 11/01/21 | For Sale | $3,495,000 | -- | $1,356 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,588 | $3,743,000 | $1,125,000 | $2,625,000 |
| 2025 | $43,588 | $3,017,427 | $907,252 | $2,117,175 |
| 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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maxi Lilley
Seller's Agent in 2025
Maxi Lilley
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-8997
5 in this area
68 Total Sales
-
Ruth Goldstone
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ruth Goldstone
Red Oak Realty
(510) 418-7191
1 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Anja Plowright
Seller's Agent in 2022
Anja Plowright
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 593-8376
27 in this area
207 Total Sales
-
Colette Ford
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
(510) 823-5735
17 in this area
90 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41100935
APN: 052-1562-033-00
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