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#41084360, Rosie Nysaether, Listing Office: Compass
#41084306·
Listing Office: KW Advisors East Bay·
Listing Agent: David Gunderman·
Listing Office Phone: 510-775-1079
2926 Avalon Ave Berkeley, CA 94705
$3,495,000 List price
5 beds
4 full, 1 partial
4,034 sqft
0.3 acres
$866 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2926 Avalon Ave
Truly exceptional, this grand 5+BD/4.5 BA Mid-Century Modern home offers estate living on well over 1/4 of an acre one of Berkeley’s most coveted streets in the Claremont neighborhood, where world class amenities are only blocks away including great dining/shopping in Elmwood, Claremont Hotel/Club, UC Berkeley, and the Berkeley Tennis Club. Once owned by the McFarland candy store family, this 4034 SQFT home boasts inspiring architecture, grand proportions, and a rare combination of level entry, bay views and flat, usable grounds. The 5 bedrooms have dedicated baths plus several enjoy glass doors onto a wide deck overlooking the unusually deep lot; the study features original woodwork, built-ins, and fireplace; and the great room enjoys a dramatic wall of windows with Bay views and French doors onto a huge covered deck for indoor/outdoor living. An ideal layout upstairs also features an elegant entry, formal dining room, kitchen, powder room, guest suite with bath (former servant’s quarters that might be used for future kitchen development), and a 2-car garage with internal access. Downstairs find 4 spacious bedrooms suites, including a massive primary suite, family room, and spacious laundry and storage rooms. A large unfinished basement awaits down another set of stairs.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size4,034 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3146 Acres
Year built1938
ParkingGarage, Off Street, One Space
MLS #41084306
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceDen, Living Room, Wood Burning
ViewBay, Hills
Summary
- MLS Number: 41084306
- MLS Name: CRMLS
- Office Name: KW Advisors East Bay
- Office Phone: (510) 775-1079
- Office Email: eddiemoranrealtor@gmail.com
- Listing Agent: David Gunderman
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,604 | $10,779 |
| 2023 | $205,494 | $10,779 |
| 2022 | $201,465 | $10,334 |
| 2021 | $197,515 | $10,239 |
| 2020 | $195,491 | $9,257 |
| 2019 | $191,658 | $8,146 |
| 2018 | $187,900 | $7,836 |
| 2017 | $184,216 | $7,836 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Emerson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•2800 Forest Ave
6
John Muir Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•2955 Claremont Ave
7
Chabot Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•6686 Chabot Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $108,390. The majority of Berkeley, CA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
30%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
26%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
53%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
11%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Live Theatre
Hiking/backpacking
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Boston Market
Starbucks
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Mercedes
Audi
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 2926 Avalon Ave
This home is located at 2926 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA and zip code 94705 in the Claremont neighborhood. This 4,034 square foot home, which was built in 1938, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,495,000.
In January 2025 more than 8 listings in Berkeley, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 5 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 7 were sold below. In January 2025 in Berkeley, CA there were 17.9% more homes for sale than in December. The median list price of listings available in January 2025 was $1,438,800, while the average time on the real estate market was 40 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.