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 2942 Hillegass Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2942 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,748,100 .

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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Elmwood neighborhood?

Residents describe the Elmwood neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Elmwood, Berkeley .

Does 2942 Hillegass Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2942 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 2942 Hillegass Ave have parking?

Yes, 2942 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$1,748,100

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
940 sqft

2942 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Est. Refi. Payment $10,636/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.75M

Since last month

$30K (-1.7%)

Since last year

$145K (+9%)

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 +39% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$1.75M
July 2026	$1.78M
June 2026	$1.74M
May 2026	$1.91M
April 2026	$1.76M
March 2026	$1.78M
February 2026	$1.76M
January 2026	$1.66M
2025
December 2025	$1.56M
November 2025	$1.55M
October 2025	$1.59M
September 2025	$1.59M
August 2025	$1.6M
July 2025	$1.69M
June 2025	$1.64M
May 2025	$1.68M
April 2025	$1.63M
March 2025	$1.61M
February 2025	$1.65M
January 2025	$1.61M
2024
December 2024	$1.54M
November 2024	$1.64M
October 2024	$1.54M
September 2024	$1.57M
August 2024	$1.52M
July 2024	$1.6M
June 2024	$1.63M
May 2024	$1.65M
April 2024	$1.64M
March 2024	$1.6M
February 2024	$1.64M
January 2024	$1.47M
2023
December 2023	$1.51M
November 2023	$1.59M
October 2023	$1.97M
September 2023	$2M
August 2023	$1.98M
July 2023	$1.98M
June 2023	$1.87M
May 2023	$1.94M
April 2023	$1.91M
March 2023	$1.9M
February 2023	$1.86M
January 2023	$1.81M
2022
December 2022	$1.81M
November 2022	$1.85M
October 2022	$1.87M
September 2022	$1.6M
August 2022	$813K
2020
September 2020	$2.14M
February 2020	$883K
January 2020	$1.3M
2019
December 2019	$1.27M
November 2019	$1.26M

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
5627 Miles Ave, Oakland, CA	0.84	Apartment	$250,000	01/29/26	2	1	3,798
1511 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	1.27	Apartment	$637,550	04/17/26	2	1	1,000
2632 Warring St, Berkeley, CA	0.53	Apartment	$667,500	11/12/25	2	1	845
823 55th St, Oakland, CA	1.43	Apartment	$1,540,000	12/22/25	1	1	800
2741 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	0.70	Apartment	$4,650,000	12/10/25	2	1	700
574 66th St, Oakland, CA	0.48	Apartment	$1,300,000	12/04/25	5	5	3,692
2410 Dana St, Berkeley, CA	0.73	Apartment	$2,250,000	12/12/25	6	7	5,846
2172 Blake St, Berkeley, CA	0.70	Apartment	$2,800,000	07/09/26	18	10	6,902
1201 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA	1.78	Apartment	$1,305,000	10/08/25	2	2	2,629
2745 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA	0.35	Apartment	$982,000	03/26/26	11	11	6,127

Home facts updated by county records

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
2600 Ashby Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$630,100	1	1	925	Off Market
2600 Ashby Ave #4, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$720,000	1	1	925	Recently Sold
2525 Ashby Ave #2, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.03	$735,000	1	1	1,018	Recently Sold
2953 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.04	$2,710,000	3	2	1,817	Recently Sold
2937 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	$1,447,300	4	2	2,192	Off Market
2525 Ashby Ave #1, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.03	$621,700	1	1	853	Off Market
3023 Bateman St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.11	$1,950,000	3	2.5	1,589	Recently Sold
2922 Hillegass Ave #B, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	$549,000	2	1	630	For Sale
2451 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.09	$2,125,000	3	2	1,832	Recently Sold
2960 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.08	$3,079,900	4	2.5	2,715	Off Market
3033 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.14	$2,100,000	4	2	2,266	Recently Sold
2910 Hillegass Ave #1, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.09	$625,500	1	1	638	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Year Built

1920

Living Area

940 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,860

About this House

Spacious top unit located in the very desirable Elmwood Area of Berkeley - walking distance to CAL, shops, and restaurants on College/Ashby. Completely Remodeled and retrofitted, new roof, plumbing, furness (forced air), fiber-optic connection, new electrical, new kitchen with LG stainless appliances with Quartz Carrera style counters. new cabinets, remodeled bathroom and in unit washer/dryer. Come explore!

Tenant is responsible for all utility payments (water, PG&E, garbage, internet)

2942 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 940 sqft apartment in Elmwood, built in 1920. More recently, it was listed as a rental in November 2023 with an asking price of $3,890 per month. That rental listing was removed on December 6, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,748,100, with a rent estimate of $3,735/month.

Home Details for 2942 Hillegass Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 16
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage Parking: Off Street

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 9104 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 6, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Dec 6, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$3,690 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 8, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$3,890
Apr 10, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	ListingRemoved
Mar 12, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	PriceChange	$3,790 Price decreased by 3%
Feb 27, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals	Listed For Rent	$3,890
Jun 7, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
May 18, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$3,550 Price increased by 3%
Mar 1, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$3,450
May 5, 2020 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$3,450
Mar 27, 2020 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$3,450
Dec 20, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,450
Nov 11, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$3,450
May 18, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$3,450
Mar 23, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$3,450

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,538,900

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.52M

$28.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

130.6%

2.6%MoM

Price per sq ft

$967

$12MoM

Available listings

116

23MoM

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.

Tiger S.
Resident
6y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
15y ago
"Best place for families in Berkeley"
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Frequently asked questions about 2942 Hillegass Ave

What is 2942 Hillegass Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2942 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA is $1,748,100.
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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Elmwood neighborhood?
Residents describe the Elmwood neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as dog-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Elmwood, Berkeley.
Does 2942 Hillegass Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2942 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 2942 Hillegass Ave have parking?
Yes, 2942 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.