For sale

$2,988,000

2920 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

4beds

3,128sqft

$20,911/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1986

0.27 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$955/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Stunning contemporaryBeautifully updated interiorsSoaring ceilingsLower family roomLoads of storageHot tubDifferent seating areas

Stunning contemporary in coveted Claremont Court in quiet cul-de-sac location, with 4BR/3.5BA, including two primary suites and lower family room. State of the art designer kitchen, loads of storage, soaring ceilings and walls of glass create light open spaces with views to the Bay and gardens. A private front yard with deck for outdoor dining and a generous, romantic garden with a lawn, different seating areas and hot tub invite easy indoor-outdoor living. Beautifully updated interiors, a two-car garage with internal access & extra storage, plus addl. driveway parking. Built in 1986 on grounds that were originally purchased in 1945 by Madame Chiang Kai-shek and her brother, financier T. V. Soong, a remarkable history! Enjoy a prime location near Rockridge & Elmwood shopping and dining, the Claremont Hotel & Club, & convenient routes to San Francisco and beyond. Home Energy Score 10

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Kitchen

Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Microwave, Refrigerator, Skylight(s), Updated Kitchen

Heating

Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Features

Dining Area, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Windows: Double Pane Windows, Skylight(s)
Basement: Crawl Space
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,128
Total interior livable area: 3,128 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached, Int Access From Garage, Parking Spaces, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Three or More Stories
Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Terraced Down
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Heated
Fencing: Fenced
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Other
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay,Golden Gate Bridge

Lot

Size: 0.27 Acres
Features: Cul-De-Sac, Sloped Down, Premium Lot

Details

Parcel number: 53170169
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Contemporary
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Shingles, Wood Siding

Condition

Existing
New construction: No
Year built: 1986

Details

Builder name: Hank Bruce

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Security Alarm - Owned

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Berkeley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $955/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,093,298
Date on market: 9/29/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Listed for sale	$2,988,000+87.9%$955/sqft
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41149724 Report a problem
11/4/2023	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
10/27/2023	Price change	$8,500-5.6%$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/27/2023	Listed for rent	$9,000$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
1/12/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
1/6/2022	Listed for rent	$9,000$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
5/21/2021	Listing removed	--
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5/7/2021	Listed for rent	$9,000$3/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
6/21/2010	Sold	$1,590,000+15.6%$508/sqft
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5/14/2010	Listed for sale	$1,375,000+75.2%$440/sqft
Source: People & Properties Sotheby's International Realty #40466112 Report a problem
11/4/1994	Sold	$785,000$251/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$2,093,298 +2%
2025	$32,010 +8.6%	$2,052,260 +2%
2024	$29,482 +2.1%	$2,012,033 +2%
2023	$28,878 +1.7%	$1,972,585 +2%
2022	$28,395 -0.3%	$1,933,916 +2%
2021	$28,490 +5.2%	$1,896,010 +1%
2020	$27,069 +3.6%	$1,876,581 +2%
2019	$26,126 +5.1%	$1,839,788 +2%
2018	$24,852	$1,803,727 +2%
2017	$24,852 +2.9%	$1,768,365 +2%
2016	$24,148 +2.9%	$1,733,703 +1.5%
2015	$23,471	$1,707,675 +2%
2014	$23,471	$1,674,237 +0.5%
2013	--	$1,666,684 +2%
2012	--	$1,634,010 +2%
2011	--	$1,601,971 +56.8%
2010	--	$1,021,480 -0.2%
2009	--	$1,023,914 +2%
2008	--	$1,003,841 +2%
2007	--	$984,161 +2%
2006	--	$964,866 +2%
2005	--	$945,947 +2%
2004	--	$927,407 +1.9%
2003	--	$910,411 +2%
2002	--	$892,560 +2%
2001	$12,970	$875,063