A classic beauty, this sunny 5BR/2.5BA home offers an easy Berkeley lifestyle in the heart of the coveted Claremont Court neighborhood. A double-sided staircase welcomes you to this 2869 SQFT home’s foyer with built-in glass cabinets and porthole window. Vintage details abound including signature windows, pocket doors, decorative ceilings, crown molding, and built-ins, while new recessed lighting and refinished hardwood floors span the home. The bright living room has a fireplace and built-in bookcase. Gracious flow leads to the formal dining room and upgraded eat-in kitchen with a bay window of the backyard. The kitchen boasts new cabinets, counters and appliances. Easily access the spacious yard and patio for entertaining or play. The first floor is complete with a bedroom and powder room (with room to expand). Four bedrooms are upstairs with roomy closets and gorgeous windows. Three share a full bath, and the primary boasts a new ensuite bath, walk-in closet and bay window overlooking the Claremont Hotel. Laundry, storage and wine cellar are in the basement. Nearby: top schools, parks, trails in the hills, shopping & dining in Claremont and Elmwood neighborhoods, and the Cal campus with cultural & intellectual offerings, rec pools, gym, and camps. The best of Berkeley living!
Sold for $2,725,001
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$2,725,001
2954 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
5beds
2,869sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$3,217,100 Zestimate®
$950/sqft
$7,648 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,217,100
$2.93M - $3.60M
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Listed by:
David Gunderman DRE #01313613 510-205-4369,
Kw Advisors East Bay,
Andrew Raskopf DRE #01394348 510-205-3575,
Kw Advisors East Bay
Bought with:
Amy Robeson, DRE #01433093
Vanguard Properties
Source: Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41058124
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Partial bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric
Features
- Formal Dining Room, Storage, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has basement: Yes
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,869
- Total interior livable area: 2,869 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Space Per Unit - 1, Parking Lot, No Garage
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch Steps
- Exterior features: Garden/Play, Garden, Private Entrance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 4,356 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Yard Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5417021111
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Irrigation Equipment
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
- Subdivision: Claremont Court
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Excl Right
- Price range: $2.7M - $2.7M
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/14/2024 | Sold | $2,725,001+36.6%$950/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41058124 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Pending sale | $1,995,000$695/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41058124 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$695/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41058124 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,779,500 +1379.4% |
| 2024 | $7,464 +3.5% | $187,883 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,209 +4.2% | $184,200 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,920 +0.7% | $180,588 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,873 +9.5% | $177,048 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,278 +8.7% | $175,233 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,777 +7.2% | $171,798 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,389 | $168,429 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,389 +7.1% | $165,127 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,031 +6.1% | $161,889 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,744 | $159,458 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,744 | $156,334 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $155,628 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $152,577 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $149,586 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $148,468 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $148,821 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $145,903 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $143,042 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $140,238 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $137,489 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $134,795 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $132,324 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $129,730 +2% |
| 2001 | $3,403 | $127,186 |
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Neighborhood: Elmwood
Nearby schools
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- 9/10John Muir Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Alameda County
- Berkeley
- 94705
- Elmwood
- 2954 Avalon Ave
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