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 2909 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is $3,507,600 .

What is the price history for 2909 Forest Ave?

2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $3,500,000 in June 2026.

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 2909 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 2909 Forest Ave have a yard?

Yes, 2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has a yard.

SOLD

JUN 24, 2026

$3,507,600

Trulia Estimate

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,240 sqft

2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Est. Refi. Payment $22,291/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 24, 2026 for $3,500,000 (85% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$3.51M

Since last month

$23K (+0.7%)

Since last year

$2M (+82%)

Since last sale

$8K (+0.2%)

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 +151% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$3.51M
August 2026	$3.48M
July 2026	$3.49M
June 2026	$3.5M
April 2026	$2.29M
March 2026	$2.24M
February 2026	$2.13M
January 2026	$1.97M
2025
December 2025	$2.08M
November 2025	$2.11M
October 2025	$2.07M
September 2025	$1.93M
August 2025	$1.89M
July 2025	$2M
June 2025	$2M
May 2025	$1.98M
April 2025	$1.95M
March 2025	$1.93M
February 2025	$2.01M
January 2025	$1.93M
2024
December 2024	$1.99M
November 2024	$2.01M
October 2024	$1.91M
September 2024	$1.78M
August 2024	$1.85M
July 2024	$1.91M
June 2024	$1.92M
May 2024	$2.06M
April 2024	$2.03M
March 2024	$1.98M
February 2024	$1.97M
January 2024	$1.8M
2023
December 2023	$1.82M
November 2023	$1.81M
October 2023	$1.94M
September 2023	$2.06M
August 2023	$2.01M
July 2023	$1.96M
June 2023	$2.02M
May 2023	$2.03M
April 2023	$2.02M
March 2023	$1.97M
February 2023	$1.86M
January 2023	$1.81M
2022
December 2022	$1.82M
November 2022	$1.89M
October 2022	$1.92M
September 2022	$1.86M
August 2022	$1.94M
July 2022	$2.02M
June 2022	$2.13M
May 2022	$2.2M
April 2022	$2.27M
March 2022	$2.22M
February 2022	$2.08M
January 2022	$2M
2021
December 2021	$2M
November 2021	$1.98M
October 2021	$1.94M
September 2021	$1.92M
August 2021	$1.93M
July 2021	$2.02M
June 2021	$2.07M
May 2021	$2.22M
April 2021	$2.22M
March 2021	$1.92M
February 2021	$1.88M
January 2021	$1.79M
2020
December 2020	$1.76M
November 2020	$1.75M
October 2020	$1.77M
September 2020	$1.99M
August 2020	$1.68M
July 2020	$1.68M
June 2020	$1.67M
May 2020	$1.68M
April 2020	$1.7M
March 2020	$1.68M
February 2020	$1.61M
January 2020	$1.53M
2019
December 2019	$1.51M
November 2019	$1.47M
October 2019	$1.5M
September 2019	$1.51M
August 2019	$1.53M
July 2019	$1.54M
June 2019	$1.56M
May 2019	$1.51M
April 2019	$1.48M
March 2019	$1.48M
February 2019	$1.43M
January 2019	$1.33M
2018
December 2018	$1.35M
November 2018	$1.44M
October 2018	$1.4M
September 2018	$1.52M
August 2018	$1.52M
July 2018	$1.51M
June 2018	$1.61M
May 2018	$1.62M
April 2018	$1.61M
March 2018	$1.65M
February 2018	$1.65M
January 2018	$1.7M
2017
December 2017	$1.65M
November 2017	$1.48M
October 2017	$1.46M
September 2017	$1.48M
August 2017	$1.57M
July 2017	$1.58M
June 2017	$1.46M
May 2017	$1.34M
April 2017	$1.42M
March 2017	$1.38M
February 2017	$1.36M
January 2017	$1.34M
2016
December 2016	$1.35M
November 2016	$1.44M
October 2016	$1.45M
September 2016	$1.4M

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
25 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$3,300,000	05/14/26	3	3.5	2,284
2610 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$3,182,168	12/16/25	4	3.5	2,679
2848 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Single-Family Home	$2,340,000	09/29/25	3	2	2,149
2802 Garber St, Berkeley, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$2,202,802	05/08/26	4	2	2,102
2962 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.41	Single-Family Home	$2,810,000	04/06/26	3	2.5	2,376
2811 Parker St, Berkeley, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$2,575,000	06/17/26	5	2	2,680
2905 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$3,725,000	09/25/25	4	3.5	2,932
2964 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA	0.38	Single-Family Home	$3,405,000	12/19/25	4	3.5	2,387

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
2832 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	$3,200,000	8	3	3,292	Recently Sold
2816 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.10	$2,947,600	4	3.5	2,555	Off Market
2710 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	$2,798,000	3	3	3,234	For Sale
2728 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.07	$3,660,600	4	3	3,042	Off Market
2826 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.11	$2,148,200	3	3	2,633	Off Market
2922 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.08	$3,180,200	4	3.5	2,954	Off Market
2632 Warring St #3, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.13	$730,000	2	1	845	Recently Sold
2632 Warring St #5, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.13	$689,200	2	1	845	Off Market
2632 Warring St #1, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.13	$521,000	2	1	845	Off Market
2632 Warring St #12, Berkeley, CA 94704	0.13	$704,900	2	1	845	Off Market
2825 Palm Ct, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.13	$2,263,700	4	2.5	2,024	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2909 Forest Ave.
Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1916

2,240 sqft

$1,563/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Spacious basementExceptional decorative corbelsExquisite period window detailingLarge entry hallLarge level-out deck

Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman — offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room with original wood and glass pocket doors, which flows into a dining room with original white oak trim, crown moulding, and a built-in china cabinet. The kitchen and sun room combination opens to a large level-out deck, then just a few steps down to a lawn surrounded by established garden plantings. In addition to generously sized bedrooms and baths, a two-car garage has been expanded into a workshop with heating and skylights. A spacious basement provides bonus possibilities*, as well as a designated laundry area served by a laundry chute. Close to the Elmwood Shopping District, Emerson & John Muir elementary schools**, Monkey Island, Willard Park, and the iconic Claremont Hotel and spa. Bus lines run down College Avenue and around the corner on Derby. The 36 line connects with Rockridge BART, and the Rockridge retail area — UC Berkeley is just a short distance away. BESO score of 7.

2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,240 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1916. It last sold for $3,500,000 on Jun 24, 2026 (85% above the $1,895,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,507,600.

Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago

Listed by Kristi Roberts DRE #01472139, (510) 388-5588

Red Oak Realty

Bought with: Ren Grendahl DRE #00398946, San Francisco R.E. Svcs.

Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41134954

Home Details for 2909 Forest Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2240 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: 220 Volt Outlet,Dryer,In Basement,Laundry Room,WasherMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: No Solar, 220 Volts in KitchenHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Hardwood, Laminate

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: FencedExterior: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape FrontFoundation: ConcreteNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage,Off Street,Workshop in Garage
Pool Pool: None
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1916
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Craftsman
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 54170210Model Home Type: Italianate Craftsman

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,895,000Price Per Sqft: $1,563/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu May 28 2026

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

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Location
Direction & Address City: Berkeley

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2240 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 5227.2 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 41134954

Additional Information
Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 24, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134954	Sold	$3,500,000
May 28, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134954	Pending	$1,895,000
May 15, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41134954	Listed For Sale	$1,895,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$135,043

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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"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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"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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"Best place for families in Berkeley"
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Frequently asked questions about 2909 Forest Ave

What is 2909 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA is $3,507,600.
What is the price history for 2909 Forest Ave?
2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $3,500,000 in June 2026.
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 2909 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 2909 Forest Ave have a yard?
Yes, 2909 Forest Ave in Berkeley, CA has a yard.