2909 Forest Ave

Berkeley, CA 94705

$1,895,000
Price
3
Beds
2,240 Sq. Ft.
$846 / Sq. Ft.
2,240
Sq. Ft.
$846
per Sq. Ft.
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Pending
Pending

Description

Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman — offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room...Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman — offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room with original wood and glass pocket doors, which flows into a dining room with original white oak trim, crown moulding, and a built-in china cabinet. The kitchen and sun room combination opens to a large level-out deck, then just a few steps down to a lawn surrounded by established garden plantings. In addition to generously sized bedrooms and baths, a two-car garage has been expanded into a workshop with heating and skylights. A spacious basement provides bonus possibilities , as well as a designated laundry area served by a laundry chute. Close to the Elmwood Shopping District, Emerson & John Muir elementary schools , Monkey Island, Willard Park, and the iconic Claremont Hotel and spa. Bus lines run down College Avenue and around the corner on Derby. The 36 line connects with Rockridge BART, and the Rockridge retail area — UC Berkeley is just a short distance away. BESO score of 7.
  1. Listed by Kristi Roberts • DRE #01472139 • Red Oak Realty

Property Details for 2909 Forest Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT COURT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached, Garage (ParkingFeatures), Off Street, Workshop in Garage
Total # Parking Spaces
4
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2026 10:38 AM

Property Details for 2909 Forest Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #41134954
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Kristi Roberts, DRE #01472139
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Building Information for 2909 Forest Avenue

Stories2Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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$10,141 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,443

Property Taxes

$698

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2909 Forest Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Storage, Unfinished Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Basement, Storage, Unfinished Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • ADU Y/N: No
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Electric, Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Level - Upper: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, RectangularLot
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5000.0
  • Model: Italianate Craftsman
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2240
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Acres: 0.12
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Garber to Piedmont to Forest
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1702-10
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2909 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41134954

—
May 28, 2026

Pending

EBRD #41134954

—
May 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41134954

$1,895,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2026

Pending

MLSListings #EB41134954

—
05/28/2026

Pending

EBRD #41134954

—
05/15/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41134954

$1,895,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2909 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$78,947Additions$53,449Total$132,396
Tax Record2025$8,374 ($698 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,240 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916Year Renovated1923CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1702-10

Schools near 2909 Forest Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John Muir Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Emerson Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Willard Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Red Oak Realty, Kristi Roberts, DRE #01472139

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