2926 Avalon Ave

Berkeley, CA 94705

$4,325,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,034 Sq. Ft.
$1,072 / Sq. Ft.
4,034
Sq. Ft.
$1,072
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Truly exceptional, this grand 5+BD/4.5 BA Mid-Century Modern home offers estate living on well over 1/4 of an acre one of Berkeley’s most coveted streets in the Claremont neighborhood, where world class amenities are only blocks away including great dining/shopping in Elmwood, Claremont Hotel/Club, UC Berkeley, and the Berkeley Tennis Club. Once owned by the McFarland candy store family, this 4034 SQFT home boasts inspiring architecture, grand proportions, and a rare combination of level entry, bay...Truly exceptional, this grand 5+BD/4.5 BA Mid-Century Modern home offers estate living on well over 1/4 of an acre one of Berkeley’s most coveted streets in the Claremont neighborhood, where world class amenities are only blocks away including great dining/shopping in Elmwood, Claremont Hotel/Club, UC Berkeley, and the Berkeley Tennis Club. Once owned by the McFarland candy store family, this 4034 SQFT home boasts inspiring architecture, grand proportions, and a rare combination of level entry, bay views and flat, usable grounds. The 5 bedrooms have dedicated baths plus several enjoy glass doors onto a wide deck overlooking the unusually deep lot; the study features original woodwork, built-ins, and fireplace; and the great room enjoys a dramatic wall of windows with Bay views and French doors onto a huge covered deck for indoor/outdoor living. An ideal layout upstairs also features an elegant entry, formal dining room, kitchen, powder room, guest suite with bath (former servant’s quarters that might be used for future kitchen development), and a 2-car garage with internal access. Downstairs find 4 spacious bedrooms suites, including a massive primary suite, family room, and spacious laundry and storage rooms. A large unfinished basement awaits down another set of stairs.
  1. Listed by David Gunderman • DRE #01313613 • KW Advisors East Bay
  2. Listed by Andrew Raskopf • DRE #01394348 • KW Advisors East Bay

Property Details for 2926 Avalon Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces, Workshop in Garage
View
Bay, Hills
LISTING UPDATED: 03/04/2025 02:00 AM

Property Details for 2926 Avalon Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41084306
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,706 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Andrew Raskopf, DRE #01394348

Sold By KW Advisors East Bay, Andrew Ulmer, DRE #02209158

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Building Information for 2926 Avalon Avenue

Stories2Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.31 AC / 13,706 SF

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$21,079

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Property Information for 2926 Avalon Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Den, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum, Tile
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer, Sink
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Storage, Sunroom, Utility Room, Workshop, Laundry Room, Basement - Unfinished
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 4.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Unfinished, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Sun Porch, Utility Room, Workshop, Baths Other, Game Room, Living Room, Wine Cellar, Wine Storage Area
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: Central 1 Zone A/C
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas, Individual Rm Controls
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Security Alarm - Owned, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Plaster, Balcony
  • Level - Lower: 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1, Primary Bedrm Suites - 2, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Level, Regular, Auto Sprinkler F&R, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 13706
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 13706.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 4034
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Back, Terraced Down, Terraced Up, Back Porch, Back Yard Fence, Enclosed Deck, Front Porch, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Manual Sprinkler F&R, Porch, Private, Yard Space
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Acres: 0.32
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: 1034
  • Directions to Property: Hwy24/Claremont/Avalon
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 53-1701-39
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 2926 Avalon Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41084306

$4,325,000—
Mar 3, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41084306

$4,325,000—
Mar 3, 2025

Sold

CRMLS #41084306

$4,325,000—
Feb 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553539106

$4,324,545—
Feb 19, 2025

Pending

CRMLS #41084306

—
Feb 19, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41084306

—
Feb 19, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41084306

—
Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41084306

$3,495,000—
Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41084306

$3,495,000—
Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41084306

$3,495,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2025

Sold

EBRD #41084306

$4,325,000
03/03/2025

Sold

MLSListings #BE41084306

$4,325,000
03/03/2025

Sold

CRMLS #41084306

$4,325,000
02/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1553539106

$4,324,545
02/19/2025

Pending

CRMLS #41084306

—
02/19/2025

Pending

MLSListings #BE41084306

—
02/19/2025

Pending

EBRD #41084306

—
02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE41084306

$3,495,000
02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #41084306

$3,495,000
02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41084306

$3,495,000

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

Public Records for 2926 Avalon Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$86,548Additions$127,247Total$213,795
Tax Record2025$13,876 ($1,156 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt4,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,000 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,706 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938CountyALAMEDAAPN53-1701-39

Schools near 2926 Avalon 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 KW Advisors East Bay, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors East Bay, Andrew Raskopf, DRE #01394348

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