2829 Forest Ave

Berkeley, CA 94705

$4,757,100
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
6,283 Sq. Ft.
$757 / Sq. Ft.
6,283
Sq. Ft.
$757
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 1/21/22
Sold 1/21/22
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Description

This First Bay Traditional architectural gem is located in the Elmwood District. Elegant and expansive at 6,283 SF, this 7 Bedroom (4 ensuite), 6 Bath brown shingle home impeccably combines original elegance with modern updates for today’s Buyer. The foyer leads to ideal first-floor entertaining spaces with an easy flow from room to room: large formal rooms - dining, living, library (each with fireplaces with hand-carved mantles), and plant-filled sunroom; updated eat-in kitchen with marble countertops,...This First Bay Traditional architectural gem is located in the Elmwood District. Elegant and expansive at 6,283 SF, this 7 Bedroom (4 ensuite), 6 Bath brown shingle home impeccably combines original elegance with modern updates for today’s Buyer. The foyer leads to ideal first-floor entertaining spaces with an easy flow from room to room: large formal rooms - dining, living, library (each with fireplaces with hand-carved mantles), and plant-filled sunroom; updated eat-in kitchen with marble countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, butler’s pantry, and wet bar; plus an ensuite bedroom and laundry. Below this floor is an extensive basement. Upstairs are two more floors with updated ensuite bath/bedrooms (two of three with fireplaces), master with marble steam shower, and a third-floor in-law unit. Multiple outdoor decks with views of the bay and east hills, and a private fenced back yard with a fish-filled pond, stone hardscape and mature fruit/screening trees & two driveways + garage.
  1. Listed by Kevin Charle Brown • DRE #00644175 • Better Homes Realty

Property Details for 2829 Forest Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ELMWOOD
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle, Craftsman, Custom, Traditional
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Off Street Parking, Side Yard Access, Workshop in Garage, Parking Area
View
Bay, Hills, Other
LISTING UPDATED: 07/18/2022 12:57 PM

Property Details for 2829 Forest Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40972791
Days on Compass39
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1906
Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,775 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes Realty, Kevin Charle Brown, DRE #00644175

Sold By Compass, Maria Cavallo-Merrion, DRE #01493849

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Building Information for 2829 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,775 SF

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$29,754 per month

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Principal and Interest

$23,185

Property Taxes

$6,569

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 2829 Forest Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • FIREPLACES: Dining Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Stone, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Stone (Marble, Slate etc., Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Unit Feature: Other
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 22
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Partial, Laundry Room, Atrium, Basement - Unfinished, In-Law Unit, Library, Den / Study / Office, Solarium, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Microwave, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
  • Bedrooms Count: 7
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 6.0
  • Room Additional: Atrium, Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Quarters, Library, Office, Solarium, Storage, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedrooms 2+, Wine Storage Area
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths, Marble
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Bidet, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Marble, Multiple Shower Heads, Radiant Heat, Steam, Stone, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Central Gravity, Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
  • Solar: Other
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Fire Alarm System, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Security System Owned, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Cable Available, Cable Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Brick, Composition Shingles, Wood Shingles, Wood Frame, Bay Window(s)
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Partial Basement, See Remarks
  • Level - Upper: 6+ Bedrooms, 5+ Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2
  • Lot Description: Pond, Premium Lot, Area Lighting, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Backyard, Front Yard, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 13775
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13775.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition, Other
  • Sq Ft Apx: 6283
  • Stories: 3.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 2 Baths, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Back Yard Fence, Enclosed Deck, Entry Gate, Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance, Private, Roof Deck, Wood Fencing
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Acres: 0.32
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Derby to Claremont Blvd to Forest
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1704-6-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Partial
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 2829 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40972791

$4,757,100—
Jan 21, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #BE40972791

$4,757,100—
Jan 21, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40972791

$4,757,100—
Dec 11, 2021

Pending

MLSListings #BE40972791

—
Dec 11, 2021

Pending

EBRD #40972791

—
Dec 11, 2021

Pending

RESFAR #40972791

—
Nov 2, 2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40972791

$4,795,000—
Nov 2, 2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40972791

$4,795,000—
Nov 2, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40972791

$4,795,000—
Mar 1, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #130341683

$800,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40972791

$4,757,100
01/21/2022

Sold

MLSListings #BE40972791

$4,757,100
01/21/2022

Sold

EBRD #40972791

$4,757,100
12/11/2021

Pending

MLSListings #BE40972791

—
12/11/2021

Pending

EBRD #40972791

—
12/11/2021

Pending

RESFAR #40972791

—
11/02/2021

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40972791

$4,795,000
11/02/2021

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40972791

$4,795,000
11/02/2021

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40972791

$4,795,000
03/01/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #130341683

$800,000

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Public Records for 2829 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,514,438Additions$3,533,796Total$5,048,234
Tax Record2025$78,828 ($6,569 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt4,109 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,109 SqFtStories3Lot Size13,775 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903Year Renovated1920CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1704-6-1

Schools near 2829 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

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Listing Courtesy of Better Homes Realty, Kevin Charle Brown, DRE #00644175

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