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!
Sold for $3,750,000
$3,750,000
3023 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
4beds
2,872sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$3,809,000 Zestimate®
$1,306/sqft
$7,443 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,809,000
$3.43M - $4.23M
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Garden viewsGas fireplacePrivate front gardenPrivate gateAward-winning landscape designOutdoor showerPaneled dining room
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Listed by:
Madeline Lilley DRE #01919653 510-919-8997,
Red Oak Realty
Bought with:
Ruth Goldstone, DRE #01300164
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41100935
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Study
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Counter - Solid Surface, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,872
- Total interior livable area: 2,872 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Parking Spaces
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Garden, Dog Run, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Fenced,Front Yard,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 52156233
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Alarm - Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,306/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,024,427
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Sold | $3,750,000+39.1%$1,306/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100935 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$938/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100935 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000-22.9%$938/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41100935 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2022 | Sold | $3,495,000$1,217/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40972916 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2021 | Pending sale | $3,495,000$1,217/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40972916 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2021 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000+116.7%$1,217/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40972916 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2012 | Sold | $1,613,000+222.6%$562/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/1997 | Sold | $500,000$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $3,024,427 +2% |
| 2024 | $40,726 -6.6% | $2,965,138 -7.8% |
| 2023 | $43,605 +56.7% | $3,215,000 +70.2% |
| 2022 | $27,823 +0.6% | $1,888,409 +2% |
| 2021 | $27,666 +5% | $1,851,385 +1% |
| 2020 | $26,342 +4.8% | $1,832,409 +2% |
| 2019 | $25,141 +1.6% | $1,796,492 +2% |
| 2018 | $24,738 | $1,761,274 +2% |
| 2017 | $24,738 +2.8% | $1,726,740 +2% |
| 2016 | $24,055 +3% | $1,692,890 +2.4% |
| 2015 | $23,360 | $1,652,695 +2% |
| 2014 | $23,360 | $1,620,322 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,613,000 +149.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $645,530 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $632,875 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $628,148 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $629,641 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $617,296 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $605,196 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $593,333 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $581,699 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $570,295 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $559,845 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $548,866 +2% |
| 2001 | $8,284 | $538,106 |
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Neighborhood: Elmwood
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