NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3023 Benvenue Ave Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,357,558 - $3,852,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,872 Sq Ft
$1,272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 8, 2025

Last sale price $3,750,000 $1,306 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,368 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Spa
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Bateman Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

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!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Madeline Lilley

Red Oak Realty License #01919653 Listed on: 06/12/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Ruth Goldstone

Red Oak Realty License #01300164

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

6,000 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Fencing: Fenced, Front Yard, Full
  • Lot Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
  • LotSizeAcres: 0.14
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Has Spa?: Yes
  • Security Features: Security Alarm - Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Has HOA?: No
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBREDO 02
  • Special Conditions: Standard
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: College -> L on Woosley -> R on Benvenue
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Has Cooling?: No
  • Has Fireplace?: Yes
  • Living Area: 2872
  • Is New Construction?: No
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Office, Study, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
  • Stories: 2
  • RoomKitchenFeatures: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Has Private Pool?: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Garden, Dog Run, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Has Carport?: No
  • Has Attached Garage?: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Wall Furnace
  • 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

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
Madeline 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
$3,653,890

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$96,110
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.70%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,993,577
Interest Rate
5.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$660,313

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
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
1.00%

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
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
$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
-- --
$500,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- 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 $750,000
Previous Owner $600,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $400,000
Closed $100,000
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
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

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Madeline Lilley

    Red Oak Realty

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ruth Goldstone

    Red Oak Realty

  • Anja Plowright

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    26 in this area

    206 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Colette Ford

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Colette Ford

    (510) 823-5735

    17 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Maxi Lilley

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Maxi Lilley

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-8997

    4 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Maxi Lilley
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41100935

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1562-033-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

3023 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA

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