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Sold on 10/27/2021
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2729 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

  • $5,393,000

    Last sold 10/27/2021 for $5M

  • 6

    bed

  • 6

    bath

  • 5,342

    Sqft ($936/Sqft)

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About 2729 Elmwood Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1925
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,000 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Recently featured in Architectural Digest (September 2021) as a sophisticated example of modern sustainability, 2729 Elmwood is an architectural masterpiece in the heart of the coveted Elmwood. Originally known as the Cairns House, and designed by renowned architect Walter J. Ratliff, the 5432 square foot, 6BD/5.5BA Beaux Arts and Crafts home is the essence of 1920s elegance blended with modern convenience. The personal residence of distinguished NYC architects, the home has undergone an MN Builders +/- $1.5M modern renovation that thoughtfully honors Ratcliff’s original work, retaining the arts and crafts detailing that blends sumptuously with stylish modern updates including a sleek chef’s kitchen with breakfast room and butler's pantry, opulent modern baths, smart technologies, and a robust state-of-the-art solar and Tesla Powerwall battery system.
Listed by
Listing Agent - David Gunderman
Listing Office - KW Advisors
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40967311 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Zoned
Heating Zoned, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Two Story, 2
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 5342
Lot Size (SqFt) 7000
Lot Size (Acres) 0.16
Year Built 1925
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 6
# Full Baths 5
# Partial Baths 1
# Bedrooms 6
Total # of Rooms 18
Laundry Laundry Closet, Upper Level, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
# Fireplaces 3
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles, Rolled/Hot Mop
Construction Stucco
# Garage Spaces 1
Parking Detached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Level, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater
Electricity Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Green Features: Energy Generation Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup
Water Source Public
Power Production: Type Photovoltaics
Pool None
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision Elmwood
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Directions Claremont/College/Elmwood
APN 52156744
$5.39M
Range: $4.63M-$6.14M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,125/month
Gross rent multiplier: 355.3
  • Oct 2021
    mls logo MLS # 40967311
  • Oct 27, 2021 Sold
    $5,000,000
  • Oct 27, 2021 Sold
    $5,000,000 (+4.3%)
  • Sep 25, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Sep 16, 2021 Listed
    $4,795,000
  • Sep 16, 2021 Listed
    $4,795,000 (+45.3%)
  • Nov 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40879119
  • Nov 5, 2019 Sold
    $3,300,000 (+3.3%)
  • Sep 5, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Sep 4, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Aug 21, 2019 Listed
    $3,195,000
  • Aug 21, 2019 Listed
    $3,195,000 (+284.9%)
  • Oct 1997
    mls logo MLS # 27450791
  • Oct 22, 1997 Sold
    $830,000 (+0.6%)
  • Apr 1, 1997 Listed
    $825,000
  • 2729 Elmwood Ave
    $5M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.29M -21% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.98M +10% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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7/10
Emerson Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
John Muir Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Malcolm X Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Willard Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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