2911 Claremont Avenue

Berkeley, CA 94705

$1,200,000
Last Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
2,066 Sq. Ft.
$581 / Sq. Ft.
2,066
Sq. Ft.
$581
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Claremont Firehouse was commissioned in 1914 and built by 1918 by the City of Berkeley to house one firetruck, Engine #7. Notably, designed by Walter H. Ratcliff, Jr. while he was the Berkeley City architect. A three-man dormitory was located on the second floor in order to house firemen. Over the years it has been a cultural center, a flower shop, concert space, an art gallery and always an eclectic hub of commerce style and fun. Held by the same family for over 50 years, this treasure in the...The Claremont Firehouse was commissioned in 1914 and built by 1918 by the City of Berkeley to house one firetruck, Engine #7. Notably, designed by Walter H. Ratcliff, Jr. while he was the Berkeley City architect. A three-man dormitory was located on the second floor in order to house firemen. Over the years it has been a cultural center, a flower shop, concert space, an art gallery and always an eclectic hub of commerce style and fun. Held by the same family for over 50 years, this treasure in the Claremont is again available and ready for its next owner’s vision. Showcasing a large high ceiling gallery space and garden on the first level (the original garage for firetruck #7) and a 1 bedroom one bath with kitchen and living space on the upper level. A large roof deck on the upper level enjoys a stunning view of the pergola of the Claremont hotel. Two parking spaces are included in the lot alongside the property and one additional space on the bricks at the front. Zoned commercial/office/residential mixed use opens the possible application of this stunning building to multiple uses. Distinguishing the façade are decoratively carved projecting roof beams and six arched ornate second-story windows.
  1. Listed by Scott Leverette • DRE #01371899 • Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty

Property Details for 2911 Claremont Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ELMWOOD
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Other
Garage Spaces
3
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces
Total # Parking Spaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 11/24/2024 02:00 AM

Property Details for 2911 Claremont Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41065922
Days on Compass104
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1918
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,129 SF
CountyAlameda County

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Building Information for 2911 Claremont Avenue

Stories2Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,129 SF

Property Information for 2911 Claremont Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • FIREPLACES: None
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: None
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Additional Rooms: Other
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms Count: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 1.0
  • Room Additional: Other
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Wall Furnace
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Smoke Detector, Natural Gas Connected, Master Electric Meter, Master Gas Meter
  • Builder/Architect: Walter Ratclif
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Stone
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete
  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3129
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3129.0
  • Model: Firehouse
  • Roof: Composition Shingles, Rolled Composition
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2066
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Zoning: mix
  • Acres: 0.07
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Ashby to Claremont
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 64-4235-9-4
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 2911 Claremont Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2911 Claremont Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$510,000Additions$816,000Total$1,326,000
Tax Record2024$20,204 ($1,684 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,066 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,066 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,129 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1918Year Renovated1963CountyALAMEDAAPN64-4235-9-4

Schools near 2911 Claremont Avenue

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

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