Magical Craftman style 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath residence nestled in the coveted Claremont neighborhood, only minutes away from College Ave, shopping, dining, Bart, and the famous Claremont Hotel. This rare estate-style home offers a main house and an attached apartment, making it one of the few Golden Duplexes in Berkeley.On the upper level, the main house features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, with the primary suite showcasing built-in closets and a desk. Street level has a formal dining room, adorned with stunning built-ins and wainscoting, a sizable living room complete with a fireplace, and an additional sunroom. Plus, a 1/2 bath, a sweeping stairwell, and a remarkable eat-in kitchen integrated with period style cabinetry, opening onto a tranquil private garden.The lower level is ideal for an au-pair, family, or guests, offering separate entry and interior access, making it perfect for multi-generational living or rental opportunities. The mature gardens surrounding this property have been professionally landscaped, including a custom water feature/recirculating stream, an array of native plants, and beautiful Maple & Cherry trees. Creating a park-like setting with several seating areas, walking paths, and a wonderful space for entertaining or enjoying time with family and friends.
Sold for $2,890,000
$2,890,000
38 Brookside Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
5beds
2,674sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$3,255,900 Zestimate®
$1,081/sqft
$7,417 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,255,900
$2.93M - $3.65M
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Attached apartmentCustom water featureArray of native plantsCoveted claremont neighborhoodSeparate entryFamous claremont hotelFormal dining room
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Listed by:
Theresa Hope Broderick DRE #01298281 510-967-2294,
The Agency,
Aaron Smith,
The Agency
Bought with:
Jose Fernandez, DRE #01353359
RED OAK REALTY
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41050638
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
Features
- Au Pair, In-Law Floorplan, Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,674
- Total interior livable area: 2,674 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Side Yard Access
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Front, Terraced Up, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Yard Space
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Hills
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Premium Lot, Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 64429518
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,081/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,947,800
- Date on market: 2/22/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2024 | Sold | $2,890,000+7.2%$1,081/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050638 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Pending sale | $2,695,000$1,008/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050638 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000$1,008/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050638 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,947,800 +258.9% |
| 2024 | $16,182 +2.6% | $821,426 +2% |
| 2023 | $15,776 -0.3% | $805,322 +2% |
| 2022 | $15,819 +7.1% | $789,533 +2% |
| 2021 | $14,766 +6.6% | $774,052 +1% |
| 2020 | $13,853 +5.1% | $766,120 +2% |
| 2019 | $13,184 +5.7% | $751,099 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,472 | $736,375 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,472 +4.2% | $721,938 +2% |
| 2016 | $11,970 +3.1% | $707,784 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $11,605 | $697,155 +2% |
| 2014 | $11,605 | $683,501 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $680,413 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $667,074 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $653,994 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $649,107 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $650,651 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $637,894 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $625,389 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $613,129 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $601,110 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $589,324 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $578,526 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $567,183 +2% |
| 2001 | $8,518 | $556,061 |
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Neighborhood: Claremont
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