2835 Ashby Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94705

$1,780,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,988 Sq. Ft.
$895 / Sq. Ft.
1,988
Sq. Ft.
$895
per Sq. Ft.

Description

From 1954–1970 this quintessential craftsman was owned by Ralph Gleason, legendary jazz writer and co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine. During that time, he conducted interviews from his home with artists such as John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Quincy Jones as they were passing through SF on tour. Today you can still feel the history in this house. Situated in the heart of Elmwood, this 3 bd/2 ba 1988 sq ft home offers beautiful, coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms, two fireplaces,...From 1954–1970 this quintessential craftsman was owned by Ralph Gleason, legendary jazz writer and co-founder of Rolling Stone Magazine. During that time, he conducted interviews from his home with artists such as John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Quincy Jones as they were passing through SF on tour. Today you can still feel the history in this house. Situated in the heart of Elmwood, this 3 bd/2 ba 1988 sq ft home offers beautiful, coffered ceilings in the living and dining rooms, two fireplaces, a large kitchen, and gorgeous woodwork throughout. The attic offers an additional 1779 sq ft of bonus space perfect for a family room, home office, and more—just bring your imagination. The large backyard has fruit trees, planter boxes, and plenty of space for entertaining. All the charm and location one could want with easy access to retail, restaurants, and transportation. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a piece of music history in the heart of one of Berkeley’s hottest neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

  1. Kim Lombardi Becker

    Kim Lombardi Becker

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #02071444

    kim.becker@compass.com

    P: 510.816.7002

Property Details for 2835 Ashby Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ELMWOOD
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
On Street

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 02/22/2021 10:25 AM

Property Details for 2835 Ashby Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40930899
Days on Compass6
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1907
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,850 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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Building Information for 2835 Ashby Avenue

Stories2Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,850 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,677 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,714

Property Taxes

$1,963

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2835 Ashby Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Dining Room, Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Kitchen, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Attic
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Attic - Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Office
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Smoke Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Complex Name: HILLER HIGHLAN
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 5850
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5850.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1988
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Front Porch
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Acres: 0.13
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Claremont to Ashby.
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 52-1566-7
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: OAKLAND BERKELEY
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2835 Ashby Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 2835 Ashby Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$555,573Additions$1,296,338Total$1,851,911
Tax Record2023$23,554 ($1,963 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,988 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,988 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1907Year Renovated1925CountyALAMEDAAPN52-1566-7

Schools near 2835 Ashby Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
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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