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Sold on 08/21/2007
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2620 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

$2,414,200

Last sold 08/21/2007 for $1.2M

  • 5

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,761

    Sqft ($435/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 2620 Piedmont Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1906
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,750 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
On a tree lined street in the heart of Elmwood, the historic Gester House. Designed by famed architect Joseph Leonard. Distiinctive veneer of Roman stone. Grand spaces. Queen Anne turret, stone fireplaces. Period details abound. 5 BD, 2 BA, large ktichen w/butler's pantry. Great and wonderful.
Listed by
Listing Agent - BARBARA REYNOLDS
Listing Office - BHG RE RELIANCE PARTNERS
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40282475 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Central Gravity, Gas
Levels/Style Custom, Two Story
Status Sold
SqFt 2761
Virtual Tour N/A
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40282475
Lot Size (Acres) 0.15
City Transfer Tax Yes
Builder Name Joseph Leonard
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1906
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Kitchen Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms 9
Add'l Room(s) Basement Unfinished, Formal Dining Room, Other
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Linoleum, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpeting
Fireplaces 2, Dining Room, Living Room, Stone
Exterior
Exterior Stone, Wood Shingles
Roof Unknown
Parking Off Street Parking
Exterior Features Back Yard, Fenced, Garden/Play, Patio
Lot Description Level
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Additional Equipment Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
Laundry Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
Pool None
Location
Area Berkeley Map Area 10
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison ELMWOOD
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions College To Derby To Piedmont Ave.
APN 55-1849-9
Zoning 1101
$2.41M
Range: $1.84M-$2.98M
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2012
    mls logo MLS # 40581421
  • Aug 25, 2012 Sold
    $1,502,000
  • Jul 13, 2012 Listed
    $1,195,000 (-0.4%)
  • Aug 2012
    Public Records
  • Aug 24, 2012 Sold
    $1,502,000 (+25.7%)
  • Aug 2007
    mls logo MLS # 40282475
  • Aug 22, 2007 Sold
    $1,200,000
  • Jul 11, 2007 Listed
    $1,090,000 (+11.8%)
  • Aug 2007
    Public Records
  • Aug 21, 2007 Sold
    $1,200,000 (+10.1%)
  • Apr 2004
    Public Records
  • Apr 27, 2004 Sold
    $975,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $27,192 +2.1%
    $1,813,274
  • 2023
    $26,642 +1.7%
    $1,813,274 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $26,191 -0.3%
    $1,777,721 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $26,276 +5.5%
    $1,742,875 +3.06%
  • 2020
    $24,909 +3.9%
    $1,691,191
  • 2019
    $23,983 +1.6%
    $1,691,191 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $23,599 +6.6%
    $1,658,041 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $22,139 +1.3%
    $1,593,666
  • 2015
    $21,851
    —
  • 2620 Piedmont Ave
    $1.2M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.09M +10% y/y
  • 94704
    $675K -6% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.04M +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2622 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2,476,200 5/2 2,941 0.01
2612 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2,295,600 5/2 2,158 0.01
2610 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2,791,800 4/2 2,316 0.02
2606 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $1,586,000 4/2 1,783 0.03
2630 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2,157,000 5/2 2,677 0.03
2617 Etna St, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2,116,600 5/2 2,508 0.03
2631 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704 $2,833,800 5/4 3,695 0.04
2607 Etna St, Berkeley, CA 94704 $831,700 2/1 734 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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