2960 Benvenue Ave

Berkeley, CA 94705

$3,180,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,715 Sq. Ft.
$1,171 / Sq. Ft.
2,715
Sq. Ft.
$1,171
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the Elmwood in midst of lush landscaping and mature trees, this meticulously maintained, elegant brown shingle Craftsman combines historic charm with modern updates, style & artistic flair. Entering through a gated front garden for utmost privacy, the house exudes sophistication, romance, and understated elegance. Generous entryway opens to spacious living & dining room with adjacent family room surrounded by beautiful divided glass windows offering filtered...Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the Elmwood in midst of lush landscaping and mature trees, this meticulously maintained, elegant brown shingle Craftsman combines historic charm with modern updates, style & artistic flair. Entering through a gated front garden for utmost privacy, the house exudes sophistication, romance, and understated elegance. Generous entryway opens to spacious living & dining room with adjacent family room surrounded by beautiful divided glass windows offering filtered views of the garden patio. Gracious stairwell leads to second story with 4 generous bedrooms + 2 full baths, including the primary retreat with its own nursery/office. Kitchen opens to multiple seating areas with outdoor kitchen + spa/sauna area + outdoor shower. Ample storage throughout and gated driveway parking. Serene oasis steps from shops, restaurants, campus and transit.
  1. Listed by Anja Plowright • DRE #01351797 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Property Details for 2960 Benvenue Avenue

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
ELMWOOD
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Brown Shingle, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking, Parking Spaces, Parking Area
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 04/16/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 2960 Benvenue Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #41088578
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1907
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,569 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of The Grubb Co. Inc., Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797

Sold By The Grubb Co. Inc., Unhei Kang, DRE #01825446

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Building Information for 2960 Benvenue Avenue

Stories2Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,569 SF

Payment Calculator

$18,239 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$16,661

Property Taxes

$1,578

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2960 Benvenue Avenue

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • FIREPLACES: Family Room, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Pool Type: Above Ground, Hot Tub, Spa, Other, See Remarks
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Storage
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Attic
  • BATH NON-PRMY INCLUDE: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
  • BATH-PRIMARY INCLUDES: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 2 Zns or More
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Solar: Solar Pool Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Level - Upper: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 3569
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3569.0
  • Model: Craftsman
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2715
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Acres: 0.08
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Ashby > Benvenue
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 52-1573-19
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 2960 Benvenue Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 15, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41088578

$3,180,000
Apr 15, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41088578

$3,180,000
Apr 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556782341

$3,180,000
Mar 19, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41088578

Mar 19, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41088578

Mar 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41088578

$2,595,000
Mar 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41088578

$2,595,000
Dec 15, 1999

Sold

RESFAR #29038256

$777,000
Dec 15, 1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29038256

$777,000
Dec 15, 1999

Sold

EBRD #29038256

$777,000
Nov 20, 1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29038256

Nov 20, 1999

Pending

EBRD #29038256

Nov 20, 1999

Pending

RESFAR #29038256

Nov 11, 1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29038256

$595,000
Nov 11, 1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29038256

$595,000
Nov 11, 1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29038256

$595,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/15/2025

Sold

EBRD #41088578

$3,180,000
04/15/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41088578

$3,180,000
04/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1556782341

$3,180,000
03/19/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41088578

03/19/2025

Pending

EBRD #41088578

03/07/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41088578

$2,595,000
03/07/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41088578

$2,595,000
12/15/1999

Sold

RESFAR #29038256

$777,000
12/15/1999

Sold

MLSListings #EB29038256

$777,000
12/15/1999

Sold

EBRD #29038256

$777,000
11/20/1999

Pending

MLSListings #EB29038256

11/20/1999

Pending

EBRD #29038256

11/20/1999

Pending

RESFAR #29038256

11/11/1999

Listed (Active)

EBRD #29038256

$595,000
11/11/1999

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #29038256

$595,000
11/11/1999

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB29038256

$595,000

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

Public Records for 2960 Benvenue Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$351,225Additions$819,526Total$1,170,751
Tax Record2024$18,932 ($1,578 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,715 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,715 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,569 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1907Year Renovated1928CountyALAMEDAAPN52-1573-19

Schools near 2960 Benvenue 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
John Muir Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Emerson Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Willard Middle School
Public6 to 8

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Listing Courtesy of The Grubb Co. Inc., Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797

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