2945 Magnolia St

3,086 Sq. Ft.
$737 / Sq. Ft.
3,086
Sq. Ft.
$737
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This distinguished brown shingled Craftsman home sits prominently in the middle of the block. The 1914 home has been lovingly maintained & retains all it’s original period details. A built-in bench in the foyer, original woodwork & wainscoting, living room with boxed beamed ceilings, pocket doors, hardwood floors & a complete wall of built-in shelves. The main floor features a generous sized LR w/a brick fireplace flanked by original leaded glass windows. An adjoining formal dining room w/boxed ceilings...This distinguished brown shingled Craftsman home sits prominently in the middle of the block. The 1914 home has been lovingly maintained & retains all it’s original period details. A built-in bench in the foyer, original woodwork & wainscoting, living room with boxed beamed ceilings, pocket doors, hardwood floors & a complete wall of built-in shelves. The main floor features a generous sized LR w/a brick fireplace flanked by original leaded glass windows. An adjoining formal dining room w/boxed ceilings & built-ins. The kitchen w/a casual eat in area and a door leading out to the yard with a newly designed patio area. Beyond the kitchen is a full bath and laundry room. Up the stairs, 4 bedrooms & a fully updated bath. One BR features a sunroom office. A newly finished attic & garage. Situated in the prized Elmwood neighborhood just a short block from College Ave shops & restaurants. Highways 13 & 24 are minutes away, and both Ashby and Rockridge BART stations are close by.
  1. Listed by Jenny Wang • DRE #01241501 • Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Property Details for 2945 Magnolia Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ELMWOOD
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
1
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
0
LISTING UPDATED: 02/24/2022 02:00 AM

Property Details for 2945 Magnolia Street

StatusSold
MLS #40978423
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1914
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,240 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty, Jenny Wang, DRE #01241501

Sold By Compass, Julia Temple, DRE #01429857

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Building Information for 2945 Magnolia Street

Stories2Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,240 SF

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Property Information for 2945 Magnolia Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Linoleum
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room, Attic, Den / Study / Office, Rec/Rumpus Room
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Attic - Finished, Formal Dining Room, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths, Window
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • 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, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: 1 Bath, 4 Bedrooms
  • Lot Description: Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3240
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3240.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 3086
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Street Level: 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Front Porch
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: off Ashby Ave
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 52-1565-129
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • Units Total: 0
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 2945 Magnolia Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41105819

Jul 30, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41105819

$2,275,000
Jul 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41105819

$2,275,000
Jul 23, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41099247

$2,275,000
Jul 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41105819

$2,275,000
Jul 23, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41099247

Jul 10, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41099247

$2,275,000
Jul 10, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #41099247

$2,275,000
May 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41099247

$2,095,000
May 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41099247

$2,095,000
Feb 23, 2022

Sold

EBRD #40978423

$2,275,000
Feb 23, 2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40978423

$2,275,000
Feb 23, 2022

Sold

RESFAR #40978423

$2,275,000
Feb 18, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484282948

$2,275,000
Feb 2, 2022

Pending

RESFAR #40978423

Feb 2, 2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40978423

Feb 2, 2022

Pending

EBRD #40978423

Jan 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40978423

$1,595,000
Jan 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40978423

$1,595,000
Jan 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40978423

$1,595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41105819

07/30/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41105819

$2,275,000
07/23/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41105819

$2,275,000
07/23/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41099247

$2,275,000
07/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41105819

$2,275,000
07/23/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #41099247

07/10/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41099247

$2,275,000
07/10/2025

Price Change

EBRD #41099247

$2,275,000
05/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41099247

$2,095,000
05/28/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41099247

$2,095,000
02/23/2022

Sold

EBRD #40978423

$2,275,000
02/23/2022

Sold

MLSListings #EB40978423

$2,275,000
02/23/2022

Sold

RESFAR #40978423

$2,275,000
02/18/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1484282948

$2,275,000
02/02/2022

Pending

RESFAR #40978423

02/02/2022

Pending

MLSListings #EB40978423

02/02/2022

Pending

EBRD #40978423

01/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB40978423

$1,595,000
01/19/2022

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40978423

$1,595,000
01/19/2022

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #40978423

$1,595,000

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

Public Records for 2945 Magnolia Street

Taxable ValueLand$724,269Additions$1,689,961Total$2,414,230
Tax Record2025$35,865 ($2,989 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,926 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,926 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyALAMEDAAPN52-1565-129

Schools near 2945 Magnolia Street

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 Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty, Jenny Wang, DRE #01241501

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