2717 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
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OFF MARKET

$2,546,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,380 sqft

2717 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood
Est. Refi. Payment $16,451/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 27, 2023 for $2,400,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.55M
Since last month
Increased$53K (+2.1%)
Since last year
Increased$143K (+5.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$148K (+6.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +65% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.55M
August 2026$2.5M
July 2026$2.53M
June 2026$2.56M
May 2026$2.56M
April 2026$2.54M
March 2026$2.53M
February 2026$2.51M
January 2026$2.39M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2802 Garber St, Berkeley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,202,802
05/08/26
4
2
2,102
2811 Parker St, Berkeley, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,575,000
06/17/26
5
2
2,680
2803 Regent St, Berkeley, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
05/05/26
4
2
1,785
2610 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$3,182,168
12/16/25
4
3.5
2,679
2741 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,875,000
02/09/26
3
2
1,987
2812 Garber St, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,860,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,608
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
06/24/26
3
2.5
2,240
2830 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
07/14/26
4
2.5
2,825
2716 Belrose Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
06/10/26
4
4
2,576
2800 Prince St, Berkeley, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$2,470,000
04/17/26
4
1.5
2,060

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
Address Not Disclosed, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.03
$1,945,000
5
4
2,926
Off Market
2722 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.03
$1,758,600
3
3
1,940
Off Market
2641 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.07
$2,074,500
5
3
2,742
Off Market
2649 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.11
$1,617,600
9
-
4,192
Off Market
2633 Benvenue Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.11
$597,500
1
1
808
Off Market
2616 Etna St, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.11
$2,865,400
3
3
2,929
Off Market
2610 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.13
$1,799,950
Studio
-
3,435
Foreclosure
2718 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.08
$2,844,200
4
2.5
2,578
Off Market
2601 College Ave #208, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.14
$659,000
1
1
666
For Sale
2722 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.08
$1,776,300
2
1.5
3,156
Off Market
2670 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.14
$1,400,000
6
3
2,374
Recently Sold
2619 Etna St #A, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.14
$943,200
3
1
1,122
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2717 Forest Ave.
  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1912
2,380 sqft
$1,070/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Detached garageFruit treesRaised bedsMature plantingsSun porchFormal dining room
Superb location in popular Elmwood district of southeast Berkeley, near the UC campus and College Ave. shops and restauarants. On a quiet non-thoroughfare tree lined street, a few blocks from local elementary and middle schools and parks, this home has been in the same family since the 1940's It needs updating and repairs to several systems and aspects, but worth the effort. There is a formal living and dining room, a large kitchen and back porch which could be made into great indoor-outdoor space, typical of what most buyers want in a home. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms, and a real attic, usable for storage or that Lionel train set you saved from your youth. Reports available.
2717 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,380 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1912. It last sold for $2,400,000 on Jan 27, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,546,600, with a rent estimate of $4,099/month.

Home Details for 2717 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Sun Room
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: ShingleGardenLawnPorchSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 2015
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5096 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 27, 2026
Source: CRMLS #41012576
ListingRemoved
$2,499,000
Aug 9, 2023
Source: CRMLS #41012576
ListingRemoved
Jan 27, 2023
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41012576
Sold
$2,400,000
Dec 1, 2022
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41012576
Pending
$2,499,000
Nov 9, 2022
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41012576
Listed For Sale
$2,499,000

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.49M
$4.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
129.6%
0.9%MoM
Price per sq ft
$963
$0MoM
Available listings
120
3MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Elmwood

At least 21 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 96 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 54 % Say it's quiet

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 38 % Say there are community events

  • 22 % Say car is needed

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  • Tiger S.
    "Lived here for 10 years, I have lovely neighbors and we have everything right around the corner in a short walking distance from grocery stores to cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Very beautiful and convenient neighborhood "
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  • Planey221
    "I love the walkability of the neighborhood. It’s clean and quiet with a neighborly feel. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else."
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  • Charles C
    "They are block Parkes every so often. The school is a community magnet. And most of my local neighbors talk about community life."
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  • Richard
    "Terrible I have to drive the bay bridge mon-fri. On a good day my 10 mile drive is about 45-60 minutes. A lot of times it can be 1 hr to 1 1/2 hours to go 10 miles"
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  • Geofrost
    "Best place for families in Berkeley"
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Frequently asked questions about 2717 Forest Ave

  • What is 2717 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2717 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,546,600.
  • What is the price history for 2717 Forest Ave?
    2717 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,400,000 in January 2023.
  • Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
    Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
    The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.
  • Does 2717 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2717 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 2717 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 2717 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,096 sq ft).

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