2940 Avalon Ave

3,899 Sq. Ft.
$1,282 / Sq. Ft.
3,899
Sq. Ft.
$1,282
per Sq. Ft.

Description

An architectural jewel, this iconic Arts and Crafts-style home designed by Charles K. Sumner in 1910 is on a coveted street in the sought-after Claremont neighborhood of Berkeley. The majestic 3,899 square foot 5++BD/3.5BA house has been impeccably maintained and exquisitely renovated with the utmost care to preserve its historic beauty and accommodate all the essentials for modern living. Every detail of this home radiates integrity, warmth, and grace: luxurious hardwood floors with stylish inlays,...An architectural jewel, this iconic Arts and Crafts-style home designed by Charles K. Sumner in 1910 is on a coveted street in the sought-after Claremont neighborhood of Berkeley. The majestic 3,899 square foot 5++BD/3.5BA house has been impeccably maintained and exquisitely renovated with the utmost care to preserve its historic beauty and accommodate all the essentials for modern living. Every detail of this home radiates integrity, warmth, and grace: luxurious hardwood floors with stylish inlays, an inspiring archway motif throughout, wainscoting, stained glass, custom built-ins, a chef’s kitchen, a formal dining room paneled in solid redwood, guest quarters, a gracious porch and covered patio, lush gardens with pathways, redwood shingles, and serene privacy. An uplifting sense of ease and wellbeing unfolds on the lovely brick herringbone walkway to the front door, the fragrance of garden flowers and warm redwood bark delighting the senses.
  1. Listed by David Gunderman • DRE #01313613 • KW Advisors
  2. Listed by Andrew Raskopf • DRE #01394348 • KW Advisors

Property Details for 2940 Avalon Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
CLAREMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle, Craftsman, Arts & Crafts
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces
View
Bay, Partial
LISTING UPDATED: 04/05/2022 03:00 AM

Property Details for 2940 Avalon Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #40985857
Days on Compass2
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1910
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

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

Sold By COMPASS, Julie Gardner, DRE #01431765

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Building Information for 2940 Avalon Avenue

Stories2Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,000 SF

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Property Information for 2940 Avalon Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Decorative Only, Dining Room, Gas Burning, Living Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Cabinets, Dryer, In Basement, In Laundry Room, Sink, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 12
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, In-Law Unit, Library, Music Room, Laundry Room, Basement - Finished
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 5
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Basement Finished, Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Quarters, Kitchen/Family Combo, Library, Music Room, Office, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Wine Storage Area
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Stone, Tile, Tub, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Window
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Double Sinks, Marble, Multiple Shower Heads, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air 2 Zns or More, Gas, MultiUnits, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
  • HOA Dues: $.00
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Tankless Water Heater, Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities
  • Builder/Architect: Kaiser Sumner
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles, Wood, Wood Frame
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Laundry Facility, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Baths, 3 Bedrooms, Other, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Level, Regular, Backyard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6000
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6000.0
  • Roof: Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3899
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, 1 Bedroom, Main Entry, Other
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Patio, Side Yard, Fenced Front Yard, Front Porch, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: CA24/Claremont/Avalon
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 54-1702-106
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: BAY EAST
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
  • Basement: Full
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2940 Avalon Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #BE40985857

$5,000,000
Apr 4, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40985857

$5,000,000
Apr 4, 2022

Sold

CRMLS #40985857

$5,000,000
Apr 4, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40985857

$5,000,000
Mar 30, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488116365

$5,000,000

+5.7% / yr

Mar 25, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #40985857

Mar 25, 2022

Pending

EBRD #40985857

Mar 25, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #BE40985857

Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40985857

$3,495,000
Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40985857

$3,495,000
Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40985857

$3,495,000
Mar 23, 2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40985857

$3,495,000
Oct 1, 2007

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40261273

$1,995,000
Jun 13, 2007

Sold

RESFAR #40261298

$2,200,000
Jun 13, 2007

Sold

MLSListings #EB40261298

$2,200,000
Jun 13, 2007

Sold

EBRD #40261298

$2,200,000
May 29, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221948965

$2,200,000
May 12, 2007

Pending

EBRD #40261298

May 12, 2007

Pending

MLSListings #EB40261298

May 12, 2007

Pending

RESFAR #40261298

Apr 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40261298

$1,995,000
Apr 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40261298

$1,995,000
Apr 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40261273

$1,995,000
Apr 24, 2007

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40261298

$1,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2022

Sold

MLSListings #BE40985857

$5,000,000
04/04/2022

Sold

EBRD #40985857

$5,000,000
04/04/2022

Sold

CRMLS #40985857

$5,000,000
04/04/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40985857

$5,000,000
03/30/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1488116365

$5,000,000

+5.7% / yr

03/25/2022

Pending

RESFAR #40985857

03/25/2022

Pending

EBRD #40985857

03/25/2022

Pending

MLSListings #BE40985857

03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40985857

$3,495,000
03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #BE40985857

$3,495,000
03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40985857

$3,495,000
03/23/2022

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #40985857

$3,495,000
10/01/2007

Withdrawn

RESFAR #40261273

$1,995,000
06/13/2007

Sold

RESFAR #40261298

$2,200,000
06/13/2007

Sold

MLSListings #EB40261298

$2,200,000
06/13/2007

Sold

EBRD #40261298

$2,200,000
05/29/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221948965

$2,200,000
05/12/2007

Pending

EBRD #40261298

05/12/2007

Pending

MLSListings #EB40261298

05/12/2007

Pending

RESFAR #40261298

04/24/2007

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40261298

$1,995,000
04/24/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40261298

$1,995,000
04/24/2007

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40261273

$1,995,000
04/24/2007

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40261298

$1,995,000

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

Public Records for 2940 Avalon Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,482,300Additions$3,458,700Total$4,941,000
Tax Record2025$69,795 ($5,816 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Total Finished SqFt3,717 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,717 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1928CountyALAMEDAAPN54-1702-106

Schools near 2940 Avalon 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
Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John Muir 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, David Gunderman, DRE #01313613; KW Advisors, Andrew Raskopf, DRE #01394348

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