Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the Elmwood in midst of lush landscaping and mature trees, this meticulously maintained, elegant brown shingle Craftsman combines historic charm with modern updates, style & artistic flair. Entering through a gated front garden for utmost privacy, the house exudes sophistication, romance, and understated elegance. Generous entryway opens to spacious living & dining room with adjacent family room surrounded by beautiful divided glass windows offering filtered views of the garden patio. Gracious stairwell leads to second story with 4 generous bedrooms + 2 full baths, including the primary retreat with its own nursery/office. Kitchen opens to multiple seating areas with outdoor kitchen + spa/sauna area + outdoor shower. Ample storage throughout and gated driveway parking. Serene oasis steps from shops, restaurants, campus and transit.
Sold for $3,180,000
$3,180,000
2960 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
4beds
2,715sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$3,184,800 Zestimate®
$1,171/sqft
$7,019 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,184,800
$2.87M - $3.54M
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Elegant brown shingle craftsmanGated front gardenHistoric charmMature treesModern updatesPrimary retreatStyle and artistic flair
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Listed by:
Anja Plowright DRE #01351797 510-593-8376,
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with:
Unhei Kang, DRE #01825446
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41088578
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Office
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
Heating
- Zoned
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,715
- Total interior livable area: 2,715 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Parking Spaces, Parking Lot
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
- Pool features: Above Ground, Other, See Remarks
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 52157319
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,194,163
- Date on market: 3/7/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $3,180,000+22.5%$1,171/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41088578 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Pending sale | $2,595,000$956/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41088578 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+234%$956/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41088578 Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/1999 | Sold | $777,000$286/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,194,163 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,932 +2.2% | $1,170,751 +2% |
| 2023 | $18,533 +1.9% | $1,147,798 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,182 -0.2% | $1,125,297 +2% |
| 2021 | $18,215 +6.1% | $1,103,238 +1% |
| 2020 | $17,170 +4.5% | $1,091,933 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,427 +5.4% | $1,070,527 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,589 | $1,049,540 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,589 +3.9% | $1,028,964 +2% |
| 2016 | $15,001 +1.4% | $1,008,794 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,795 +0.8% | $993,642 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,675 | $974,178 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $969,781 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $950,767 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $932,127 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $925,165 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $927,364 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $909,182 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $891,358 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $873,883 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $856,750 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $839,953 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $824,560 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $808,391 +2% |
| 2001 | $11,876 | $792,540 |
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Neighborhood: Elmwood
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- 7/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Alameda County
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- 2960 Benvenue Ave
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