The Claremont Firehouse was commissioned in 1914 and built by 1918 by the City of Berkeley to house one firetruck, Engine #7. Notably, designed by Walter H. Ratcliff, Jr. while he was the Berkeley City architect. A three-man dormitory was located on the second floor in order to house firemen. Over the years it has been a cultural center, a flower shop, concert space, an art gallery and always an eclectic hub of commerce style and fun. Held by the same family for over 50 years, this treasure in the Claremont is again available and ready for its next owner’s vision. Showcasing a large high ceiling gallery space and garden on the first level (the original garage for firetruck #7) and a 1 bedroom one bath with kitchen and living space on the upper level. A large roof deck on the upper level enjoys a stunning view of the pergola of the Claremont hotel. Two parking spaces are included in the lot alongside the property and one additional space on the bricks at the front. Zoned commercial/office/residential mixed use opens the possible application of this stunning building to multiple uses. Distinguishing the façade are decoratively carved projecting roof beams and six arched ornate second-story windows.
Sold for $1,200,000
Tax assessed value
$1,200,000
2911 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
1beds
2,066sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$1,664,700 Zestimate®
$581/sqft
$3,257 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,664,700
$1.40M - $1.98M
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Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Leverette DRE #01371899 510-919-3333,
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with:
John Nash, DRE #01995244
Village Associates Real Estate
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41065922
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,066
- Total interior livable area: 2,066 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Parking Spaces
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 64423594
- Zoning: mix
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle,Composition
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1918
Details
- Builder name: Walter Ratclif
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $581/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,200,000
- Date on market: 7/10/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2025 | Listing removed | $2,350$1/sqft |
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| 1/30/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,350$1/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Sold | $1,200,000-25%$581/sqft |
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| 10/23/2024 | Pending sale | $1,600,000$774/sqft |
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| 8/28/2024 | Price change | $1,600,000-10.1%$774/sqft |
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| 7/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,780,000$862/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,200,000 -9.5% |
| 2024 | $20,204 +2.1% | $1,326,000 +2% |
| 2023 | $19,788 +324.5% | $1,300,000 +2081.1% |
| 2022 | $4,662 +1.5% | $59,603 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,591 +10.6% | $58,435 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,152 +7.7% | $57,835 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,857 +9.2% | $56,702 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,533 | $55,590 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,533 -12.7% | $54,500 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,046 +3.8% | $53,432 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,897 | $52,630 |
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Neighborhood: Claremont
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