Sold719d on marketHistoric · 99 yrs
2948 Florence St
Berkeley, CA, 94705 • Elmwood • Alameda County
$1,205,000
$873/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,381Sqft
0.07 acLot
1927Built
Property DNA
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Other
Mediterranean Style
Built 1927 · 99 years of history
1 Fireplace
Brick · Living Room
1-Car Garage
Parking Spaces
Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 719 days ago · 8 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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719 days on market
Established listing
$873/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1927 · Historic
In the heart of the coveted Elmwood neighborhood, this spacious split-level 2BR home has great curb appeal, with a low-maintenance front yard layered with gorgeous succulents. The colorful home welcomes you into a gracious entry that opens to the spacious living room flooded with light. Surrounded by windows to the surrounding greenery, this cozy room features a central fireplace. The cheerful and spacious kitchen has been recently remodeled and features an adjacent breakfast nook surrounded by windows, creating a perfect spot to start your day. Two spacious bedrooms face the rear of the property along with a beautifully updated bath. With a laundry room in the basement and a 1-car garage for workshop, workout or storage, this house offers everything! Hardwood flooring, gorgeous architectural detailing, and a sunny deck and dog run, it is conveniently located close to the Elmwood's vibrant shops, library, dining, and parks. In addition, Whole Foods and Alta Bates hospital are just steps away, BART a few blocks down the street. Discover the epitome of easy living in a great neighborhood.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights central fireplace, gorgeous architectural detailing, and gorgeous succulents as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,481/month
Principal & Interest$5,875
Property Tax$1,205
Insurance$402
Down payment20% ($241,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.15% rate · 30yr fixed · $964,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1927
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot3,049 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleMediterranean
ConditionExisting
Year built1927
Systems
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingParking Spaces
Garage1 spaces
BasementCrawl Space
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Lot3,049 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodElmwood
Parcel52157211
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Area
Breakfast Nook
Counter - Solid Surface
Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Gas Range
Refrigerator
Dryer
Washer
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Laundry
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Brick
Living Room
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Dog Run
Front Yard
Parking
Parking Spaces
Construction
Stucco
Views
Other
Pool Features
None
Room details
1 room detailed
Kitchen
Breakfast NookCounter - Solid SurfaceGas Range/CooktopRefrigeratorUpdated Kitchen
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market719
Est. value$1,220,300
Est. rent$4,722/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$873
On marketMar 5, 2024
PostedMar 5, 2024
Last sold$1,205,000
MLS updatedApr 18, 2024
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Berkeley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Berkeley, CA, 94705
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 18, 2024Sold$1,205,000$873bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mar 19, 2024Pending Sale$950,000$688bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Mar 6, 2024Listed For Sale$950,000$688bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jun 22, 2011Sold$570,000$413bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
May 5, 2011Price Change$575,000$416Better Homes and Gardens Mason Mcduffie Real Estate
Apr 6, 2011Listed For Sale$619,000$448Better Homes and Gardens Mason Mcduffie Real Estate
Apr 20, 1994Sold$199,500$144Public Record
Sold$1,205,000
Apr 18, 2024•$873/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$950,000
Mar 19, 2024•$688/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$950,000
Mar 6, 2024•$688/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$570,000
Jun 22, 2011•$413/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Price Change$575,000
May 5, 2011•$416/sqft•Better Homes and Gardens Mason Mcduffie Real Estate
Listed For Sale$619,000
Apr 6, 2011•$448/sqft•Better Homes and Gardens Mason Mcduffie Real Estate
Sold$199,500
Apr 20, 1994•$144/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025—$1,229,100
Apr 8, 2024$15,067$1,000,000
Apr 8, 2023$9,888$583,294
Apr 8, 2022$9,689$571,860
Apr 8, 2021$9,696$560,651
Apr 8, 2020$9,122$554,905
Apr 8, 2019$8,703$544,026
Apr 8, 2018$8,240$533,362
Apr 8, 2017$8,240$522,906
Apr 8, 2016$7,934$512,657
Apr 8, 2015$7,752$504,960
Apr 8, 2014$7,752$495,072
Apr 8, 2013—$492,839
Apr 8, 2012—$483,178
Apr 8, 2011—$264,664
Apr 8, 2010—$262,687
Apr 8, 2009—$263,311
Apr 8, 2008—$258,150
Apr 8, 2007—$253,089
Apr 8, 2006—$248,127
Apr 8, 2005—$243,263
Apr 8, 2004—$238,496
Apr 8, 2003—$234,125
Apr 8, 2002—$229,535
Apr 8, 2001$3,776$225,034
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Local context around this listing
Berkeley, CA • Alameda County
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Nearby zip codes
94701947029470394704947059470794708947099471094720
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