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Sold on 12/20/2022
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2929 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

$2,221,000

Last sold 12/20/2022 for $1.77M

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,915

    Sqft ($927/Sqft)

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About 2929 Piedmont Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1910
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 4,026 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
Welcome to the Honeymoon House, built by architect Leola Hall for herself and her new husband. Her finest of the many craftsmen homes she designed throughout the Elmwood. Spectacular, sun-drenched two-story living room, coffered dining room, ornate period details, and expansive windows, one block from Elmwood cafes and shops. Designed originally for entertainment and acoustics. Large bedroom on the second level was once two bedrooms...could possibly be converted back to two bedrooms making it a 4 bedroom home once again. Two full baths, one recently renovated. House was retrofitted in 2017. New roof and insulation. Original hardwood floors throughout, recently refinished. Partially finished basement (not included in square footage) for plenty of storage or work space, or finish it for extra livable space. New double pane windows on the main-level bedrooms. Private fenced in yard and side patio. Sun-filled upstairs balcony, ideal for lounging amongst the canopy of trees surrounding the property. Walking distance to post office, movie theater, schools, and the Claremont Hotel. Easy and pleasant walk or bike ride to Cal, less than a mile away, through the Elmwood neighborhood of historic homes and tree-lined streets. Multiple bakeries and coffee shops within a few blocks walk.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joe Polacco
Listing Office - Grobecker Holland Int'l
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#41006835 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Craftsman
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 1915
Lot Size (SqFt) 4026
Lot Size (Acres) 0.09
Year Built 1910
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
# Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry Dryer, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer
Kitchen Dishwasher, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator
Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout
# Fireplaces 1
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Brick, Wood Burning
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Construction Stucco
Parking Parking Spaces, No Garage
Lot Description Corner Lot, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Pool None
Location
County Alameda
Subdivision Elmwood
Directions Ashby Ave To Piedmont Ave
APN 52156627
$2.22M
Range: $1.93M-$2.5M
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2022
    Public Records
  • Dec 20, 2022 Sold
    $1,775,000
  • Dec 2022
    mls logo MLS # 41006835
  • Dec 20, 2022 Sold
    $1,775,000 (+1.4%)
  • Nov 22, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Nov 19, 2022 Price Change
    $1,750,000 (-1.4%)
  • Sep 14, 2022 Listed
    $1,775,000
  • Sep 14, 2022 Listed
    $1,775,000 (+44.0%)
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40739921
  • Jul 1, 2019 Sold
    $1,232,500
  • Jun 20, 2016 Sold
    $1,232,500
  • May 26, 2016 Pending
    —
  • May 11, 2016 Listed
    $1,095,000
  • May 11, 2016 Listed
    $1,095,000
  • Jun 2016
    Public Records
  • Jun 17, 2016 Sold
    $1,232,500 (+12.6%)
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $26,490 +1.6%
    $1,810,500 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $26,072 +23.6%
    $1,775,000
  • 2022
    $21,097 -0.3%
    $1,775,000 +31.69%
  • 2021
    $21,163 +5.4%
    $1,347,898
  • 2020
    $20,085 +3.8%
    $1,347,898 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $19,353 +1.7%
    $1,334,082 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $19,030 +182.7%
    $1,307,929 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $6,733 +1.9%
    $1,257,150
  • 2015
    $6,608
    —
  • 2929 Piedmont Ave
    $1.77M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.09M 0% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.49M -6% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M +9% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2806 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $3,010,000 3/3 2,905 0.01
2931 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $3,122,000 4/3 2,524 0.01
2808 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,215,000 3/3 1,785 0.01
2935 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $3,379,000 5/1 3,126 0.02
2932 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,676,000 4/2 2,230 0.03
2928 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,543,000 4/2 1,920 0.03
2932 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,536,000 4/1 2,184 0.03
2936 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 $2,630,000 4/1 2,094 0.03

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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