2729 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
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OFF MARKET

$2,168,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,854 sqft

2729 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood
Est. Refi. Payment $13,983/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 25, 1998 for $485,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.17M
Since last month
Increased$54K (+2.6%)
Since last year
Increased$386K (+21.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$2M (+347.1%)
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 +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.17M
August 2026$2.11M
July 2026$2.17M
June 2026$2.2M
May 2026$2.19M
April 2026$2.15M
March 2026$2.13M
February 2026$2.02M
January 2026$1.91M
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
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,202,802
05/08/26
4
2
2,102
2803 Regent St, Berkeley, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
05/05/26
4
2
1,785
2670 Parker St, Berkeley, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
12/12/25
6
3
2,374
2535 Chilton Way, Berkeley, CA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,385,000
03/24/26
4
2
1,744
2848 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,340,000
09/29/25
3
2
2,149
2812 Garber St, Berkeley, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,860,000
05/13/26
3
1
1,608
2945 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
05/12/26
4
2
3,085
2603 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$950,000
08/10/26
3
2
1,707
2951 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
02/13/26
5
2
2,605
2644 Parker St, Berkeley, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
12/22/25
2
1
1,481

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
2722 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.03
$1,758,600
3
3
1,940
Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.07
$1,945,000
5
4
2,926
Off Market
2641 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.09
$2,074,500
5
3
2,742
Off Market
2816 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.10
$2,974,900
4
3.5
2,555
Off Market
2616 Etna St, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.12
$2,865,400
3
3
2,929
Off Market
2632 Warring St #3, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.12
$730,000
2
1
845
Recently Sold
2632 Warring St #5, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.12
$683,900
2
1
845
Off Market
2632 Warring St #1, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.12
$517,400
2
1
845
Off Market
2632 Warring St #12, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.12
$699,600
2
1
845
Off Market
2722 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.08
$1,776,300
2
1.5
3,156
Off Market
2718 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705
0.08
$2,844,200
4
2.5
2,578
Off Market
2610 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704
0.14
$3,182,168
4
3.5
2,679
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 2729 Forest Ave.
  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1910
1,854 sqft
$1,169/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Plumbing workExtra roomLovely backyardRemote workingAmple storageFormal dining room
Please do not disturb current tenants.

This Beautiful 1,850 4 bed - 1+ bath single family home is in highly sought after and quiet Elmwood, Berkeley. Built in 1906, this craftsman style home has been lovingly maintained with original floor plan, built-ins, wood work and architectural moments throughout. The Tenant will love the light, architecture, yard and neighborhood.

With southern exposure, you walk from the sycamore tree lined street, pass the front yard, up the entry steps, through the front door and into a foyer with classic craftsman wood work and cherry inlaid hardwood floors.

On the first floor is a spacious living room, formal dining room with built-ins and fireplace, an extra room (which could be used as an office), utility closet and a petite kitchen (Stove and refrigerator are recently new. No dishwasher).

From the kitchen, the back door leads to and elevated brand new porch and then to a lovely backyard that is perfect for remote working, bbqing, relaxation and gardening. Make amazing pasta, salads, and beverages with the meyer lemons. The fire pit will keep you warm for those wonderful fall evenings. Basic yard maintenance is included in rent.

On the second floor are the 4 bedrooms and bathroom. All closets are modest in size. The master bedroom does not have a closet (armoire is available). One bedroom has an adjoining bonus sun drenched room surrounded by windows overlooking the backyard and a view of the Campanile. Perfect for an office.

Accessible from the backyard, basement provides ample storage, washer/dryer and extra toilet.

Dedicated single outdoor parking space accessible via a shared driveway with house next door. Ample street parking is available.

Walk Score: 91

Close By
-Elmwood Shopping and Dining - 3 blocks
-UC Campus - 1 mile
-Rockridge Shopping and Dining (incl Safeway, Trader Joes, Market Hall, much more) - 1 mile
-Berkeley Bowl Foods - 1 mile
-Downtown Berkeley - 1.5 miles
-Tilden Park - 3.5 miles

Public Transit
-51B line on College Ave (1 block from house)
-Rockridge Bart - 1.3 miles (direct connection from 51B)
-Downtown Berkeley Bart - 1.5 miles (direct connection from 51B)

Nearby Schools
-Emerson Elementary - 1 block
-Willard Middle School - 10 min walk
-Berkeley High - 1.5 miles - 15 min direct bus ride

Please do not disturb current tenants.

*Prospective tenants must have better than a 769 Fico score and earn 3x the monthly rental amount
*Employment/Income verification required
*Reference check required
*One year lease term followed by month to month
*Tenant responsible for all utilities (water, power, trash, internet, etc.)
*Renter's Insurance required at time of lease
*Basic yard maintenance included
*Not Furnished
*No smoking
*Fire place non-functional
*No subletting
*Rugs are required
*Detached shed is NOT part of rental agreement and inaccessible by tenant
*All repairs and alterations, including but not limited to painting, plumbing work, wallpaper installation/removal, etc. requires owner's written approval prior to commencement of work
2729 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,854 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1910. It last sold for $485,000 on Nov 25, 1998. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2023 with an asking price of $5,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 6, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,168,200, with a rent estimate of $3,890/month.

Home Details for 2729 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7
Appliances & Utilities
DryerRefrigeratorWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910Year Updated: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3136 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 6, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Oct 16, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$5,400
Oct 16, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Oct 1, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
PriceChange
$5,350
Price decreased by 7%
Jul 8, 2022
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$5,750

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 2729 Forest Ave

  • What is 2729 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2729 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,168,200.
  • What is the price history for 2729 Forest Ave?
    2729 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $485,000 in November 1998.
  • 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 2729 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 2729 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 2729 Forest Ave?
    The lot at 2729 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.07 acres (3,136 sq ft).

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