Is Elmwood, Berkeley, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Elmwood, Berkeley, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 96% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is Elmwood, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 91% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Would people walk alone at night in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 90% of users say people would walk alone at night

Does Elmwood, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say there are sidewalks

Do kids play outside in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say kids play outside

Does Elmwood, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 72% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are the streets well-lit in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say streets are well-lit

Is parking easy in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Elmwood, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say it's quiet

Are neighbors friendly in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 53% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do residents of Elmwood, Berkeley, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is there wildlife in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Are there community events in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say there are community events

Is a car needed in Elmwood, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 22% of users say car is needed

What is 2819 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,552,500 .

What is the price history for 2819 Forest Ave?

2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,730,000 in August 2018.

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 2819 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 2819 Forest Ave?

The lot at 2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$2,552,500

Trulia Estimate

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,137 sqft

2819 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Est. Refi. Payment $16,310/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 22, 2018 for $1,730,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.55M

Since last month

$67K (+2.7%)

Since last year

$281K (+12.4%)

Since last sale

$823K (+47.5%)

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 +64% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$2.55M
August 2026	$2.49M
July 2026	$2.51M
June 2026	$2.6M
May 2026	$2.6M
April 2026	$2.55M
March 2026	$2.51M
February 2026	$2.43M
January 2026	$2.35M
2025
December 2025	$2.36M
November 2025	$2.33M
October 2025	$2.36M
September 2025	$2.27M
August 2025	$2.23M
July 2025	$2.26M
June 2025	$2.24M
May 2025	$2.36M
April 2025	$2.29M
March 2025	$2.29M
February 2025	$2.32M
January 2025	$2.21M
2024
December 2024	$2.2M
November 2024	$2.23M
October 2024	$2.26M
September 2024	$2.23M
August 2024	$2.32M
July 2024	$2.35M
June 2024	$2.35M
May 2024	$2.43M
April 2024	$2.38M
March 2024	$2.36M
February 2024	$2.31M
January 2024	$2.17M
2023
December 2023	$2.19M
November 2023	$2.23M
October 2023	$2.35M
September 2023	$2.37M
August 2023	$2.37M
July 2023	$2.4M
June 2023	$2.45M
May 2023	$2.44M
April 2023	$2.42M
March 2023	$2.39M
February 2023	$2.32M
January 2023	$2.33M
2022
December 2022	$2.34M
November 2022	$2.42M
October 2022	$2.46M
September 2022	$2.42M
August 2022	$2.45M
July 2022	$2.57M
June 2022	$2.68M
May 2022	$2.75M
April 2022	$2.81M
March 2022	$2.74M
February 2022	$2.6M
January 2022	$2.49M
2021
December 2021	$2.47M
November 2021	$2.46M
October 2021	$2.42M
September 2021	$2.38M
August 2021	$2.4M
July 2021	$2.41M
June 2021	$2.31M
May 2021	$2.14M
April 2021	$2.07M
March 2021	$2M
February 2021	$1.95M
January 2021	$1.88M
2020
December 2020	$1.86M
November 2020	$1.88M
October 2020	$1.83M
September 2020	$1.78M
August 2020	$1.79M
July 2020	$1.76M
June 2020	$1.73M
May 2020	$1.71M
April 2020	$1.77M
March 2020	$1.81M
February 2020	$1.76M
January 2020	$1.77M
2019
December 2019	$1.73M
November 2019	$1.7M
October 2019	$1.69M
September 2019	$1.7M
August 2019	$1.71M
July 2019	$1.69M
June 2019	$1.72M
May 2019	$1.73M
April 2019	$1.71M
March 2019	$1.71M
February 2019	$1.72M
January 2019	$1.7M
2018
December 2018	$1.71M
November 2018	$1.74M
October 2018	$1.74M
September 2018	$1.74M
August 2018	$1.73M
July 2018	$1.69M
June 2018	$1.73M
May 2018	$1.72M
April 2018	$1.72M
March 2018	$1.73M
February 2018	$1.72M
January 2018	$1.71M
2017
December 2017	$1.72M
November 2017	$1.63M
October 2017	$1.65M
September 2017	$1.62M
August 2017	$1.63M
July 2017	$1.67M
June 2017	$1.69M
May 2017	$1.63M
April 2017	$1.67M
March 2017	$1.68M
February 2017	$1.64M
January 2017	$1.58M
2016
December 2016	$1.6M
November 2016	$1.61M
October 2016	$1.64M
September 2016	$1.56M

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	0.09	Single-Family Home	$2,202,802	05/08/26	4	2	2,102
2811 Parker St, Berkeley, CA	0.18	Single-Family Home	$2,575,000	06/17/26	5	2	2,680
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$3,500,000	06/24/26	3	2.5	2,240
2848 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,340,000	09/29/25	3	2	2,149
2812 Garber St, Berkeley, CA	0.08	Single-Family Home	$1,860,000	05/13/26	3	1	1,608
2716 Belrose Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	06/10/26	4	4	2,576
2741 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.33	Single-Family Home	$1,875,000	02/09/26	3	2	1,987
2610 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$3,182,168	12/16/25	4	3.5	2,679
2803 Regent St, Berkeley, CA	0.39	Single-Family Home	$1,600,000	05/05/26	4	2	1,785
2800 Prince St, Berkeley, CA	0.48	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
2816 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$2,974,900	4	3.5	2,555	Off Market
2832 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.04	$3,200,000	8	3	3,292	Recently Sold
2632 Warring St #3, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.08	$730,000	2	1	845	Recently Sold
2632 Warring St #5, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.08	$683,900	2	1	845	Off Market
2632 Warring St #1, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.08	$517,400	2	1	845	Off Market
2632 Warring St #12, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.08	$699,600	2	1	845	Off Market
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.09	$3,500,000	3	2.5	2,240	Recently Sold
2826 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.08	$2,132,200	3	3	2,633	Off Market
2802 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.09	$2,202,802	4	2	2,102	Recently Sold
2614 Warring St #9, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.12	$699,000	2	2	920	For Sale
2614 Warring St #6, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.12	$690,000	2	2	926	For Sale
Address Not Disclosed, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.13	$642,100	2	1	845	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1906

2,137 sqft

$1,194/sqft

Garage

About this House

A gorgeous wrap-around porch invites you into this home, built in 1906 with Craftsman style and architectural appeal. A rare main floor bedroom & bathroom are level-in via a ramp at the side. Much original detailing remains, many systems have been upgraded. The level backyard has a wonderful sun deck and a bonus detached structure with concrete floor & electric. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street in Elmwood, this home sits in the perfect spot, close to coffee, restaurants, and public transit.

2819 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,137 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1906. It last sold for $1,730,000 on Aug 22, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,552,500, with a rent estimate of $4,283/month.

Home Details for 2819 Forest Ave

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Other, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeckExterior: Shingle Not Wood, Wood
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1906Year Updated: 1973
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Craftsman

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5305 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Aug 22, 2018 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40830757	Sold	$1,730,000
Aug 2, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,495,000
Jul 18, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,495,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,995,471

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated August 2026

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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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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"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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"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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"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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Frequently asked questions about 2819 Forest Ave

What is 2819 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,552,500.
What is the price history for 2819 Forest Ave?
2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,730,000 in August 2018.
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 2819 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 2819 Forest Ave?
The lot at 2819 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is about 0.12 acres (5,227 sq ft).

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