Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman — offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room with original wood and glass pocket doors, which flows into a dining room with original white oak trim, crown moulding, and a built-in china cabinet. The kitchen and sun room combination opens to a large level-out deck, then just a few steps down to a lawn surrounded by established garden plantings. In addition to generously sized bedrooms and baths, a two-car garage has been expanded into a workshop with heating and skylights. A spacious basement provides bonus possibilities*, as well as a designated laundry area served by a laundry chute. Close to the Elmwood Shopping District, Emerson & John Muir elementary schools**, Monkey Island, Willard Park, and the iconic Claremont Hotel and spa. Bus lines run down College Avenue and around the corner on Derby. The 36 line connects with Rockridge BART, and the Rockridge retail area — UC Berkeley is just a short distance away. BESO score of 7.
Pending
$1,895,000
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
3beds
2,240sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$846/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious basementExceptional decorative corbelsExquisite period window detailingLarge entry hallLarge level-out deck
- 18 days |
- 3,798 |
- 384 |
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Listed by:
Kristi Roberts DRE #01472139 510-388-5588,
Red Oak Realty
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41134954
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Unfinished Room
Kitchen
- Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Pantry, Refrigerator
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
Features
- Storage, Breakfast Bar, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,240
- Total interior livable area: 2,240 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two Story
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
- Features: Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 54170210
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $846/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,396
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$846/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134954 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000$846/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134954 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $132,396 +2% |
| 2024 | $6,880 +3.7% | $129,800 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,634 +4.5% | $127,255 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,349 +0.8% | $124,760 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,295 +10.2% | $122,313 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,715 +9.5% | $121,060 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,217 +7.6% | $118,687 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,850 | $116,360 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,850 +7.9% | $114,079 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,496 +5% | $111,842 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,283 | $110,162 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,283 | $108,003 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $107,517 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,409 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $103,341 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,570 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,813 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,797 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,821 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,883 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $94,984 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $93,123 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,416 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,623 +2% |
| 2001 | $2,801 | $87,867 |
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Neighborhood: Elmwood
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 10/10Willard Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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