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 Magnolia St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2942 Magnolia St in Berkeley, CA is $1,981,800 .

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 Magnolia St have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2942 Magnolia St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

How big is the lot at 2942 Magnolia St?

The lot at 2942 Magnolia St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

OFF MARKET

$1,981,800

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,685 sqft

2942 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Est. Refi. Payment $12,585/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.98M

Since last month

$2K (+0.1%)

Since last year

$322K (+19.2%)

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 +67% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2M
August 2026	$1.98M
July 2026	$2M
June 2026	$2.07M
May 2026	$2.03M
April 2026	$2.02M
March 2026	$2.01M
February 2026	$1.89M
January 2026	$1.72M
2025
December 2025	$1.8M
November 2025	$1.81M
October 2025	$1.82M
September 2025	$1.74M
August 2025	$1.68M
July 2025	$1.74M
June 2025	$1.76M
May 2025	$1.79M
April 2025	$1.78M
March 2025	$1.74M
February 2025	$1.79M
January 2025	$1.7M
2024
December 2024	$1.71M
November 2024	$1.74M
October 2024	$1.65M
September 2024	$1.59M
August 2024	$1.64M
July 2024	$1.66M
June 2024	$1.7M
May 2024	$1.76M
April 2024	$1.73M
March 2024	$1.7M
February 2024	$1.69M
January 2024	$1.57M
2023
December 2023	$1.56M
November 2023	$1.57M
October 2023	$1.65M
September 2023	$1.75M
August 2023	$1.71M
July 2023	$1.7M
June 2023	$1.7M
May 2023	$1.7M
April 2023	$1.69M
March 2023	$1.66M
February 2023	$1.6M
January 2023	$1.57M
2022
December 2022	$1.59M
November 2022	$1.64M
October 2022	$1.67M
September 2022	$1.63M
August 2022	$1.67M
July 2022	$1.76M
June 2022	$1.86M
May 2022	$1.91M
April 2022	$1.97M
March 2022	$1.94M
February 2022	$1.83M
January 2022	$1.75M
2021
December 2021	$1.74M
November 2021	$1.74M
October 2021	$1.73M
September 2021	$1.71M
August 2021	$1.73M
July 2021	$1.79M
June 2021	$1.78M
May 2021	$1.77M
April 2021	$1.82M
March 2021	$1.74M
February 2021	$1.65M
January 2021	$1.62M
2020
December 2020	$1.64M
November 2020	$1.63M
October 2020	$1.58M
September 2020	$1.51M
August 2020	$1.51M
July 2020	$1.51M
June 2020	$1.47M
May 2020	$1.49M
April 2020	$1.51M
March 2020	$1.57M
February 2020	$1.58M
January 2020	$1.49M
2019
December 2019	$1.43M
November 2019	$1.37M
October 2019	$1.34M
September 2019	$1.35M
August 2019	$1.33M
July 2019	$1.34M
June 2019	$1.4M
May 2019	$1.29M
April 2019	$1.26M
March 2019	$1.29M
February 2019	$1.26M
January 2019	$1.24M
2018
December 2018	$1.21M
November 2018	$1.25M
October 2018	$1.25M
September 2018	$1.28M
August 2018	$1.27M
July 2018	$1.28M
June 2018	$1.41M
May 2018	$1.46M
April 2018	$1.35M
March 2018	$1.36M
February 2018	$1.37M
January 2018	$1.38M
2017
December 2017	$1.31M
November 2017	$1.24M
October 2017	$1.25M
September 2017	$1.29M
August 2017	$1.34M
July 2017	$1.31M
June 2017	$1.26M
May 2017	$1.25M
April 2017	$1.24M
March 2017	$1.22M
February 2017	$1.24M
January 2017	$1.2M
2016
December 2016	$1.21M
November 2016	$1.19M
October 2016	$1.24M
September 2016	$1.2M

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
2825 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,552,825	09/15/25	2	2	1,255
15 Claremont Cres, Berkeley, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$2,100,000	05/14/26	2	2.5	1,878
2848 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$2,340,000	09/29/25	3	2	2,149
2741 Elmwood Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.10	Single-Family Home	$1,875,000	02/09/26	3	2	1,987
2945 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA	0.03	Single-Family Home	$2,200,000	05/12/26	4	2	3,085
2962 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.11	Single-Family Home	$2,810,000	04/06/26	3	2.5	2,376
121 Brookside Dr, Berkeley, CA	0.25	Single-Family Home	$1,962,500	05/18/26	4	2	1,695
2951 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.02	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	02/13/26	5	2	2,605
2836 Prince St, Berkeley, CA	0.16	Single-Family Home	$1,260,000	07/07/26	3	1	1,358
2802 Garber St, Berkeley, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$2,202,802	05/08/26	4	2	2,102

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
2954 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.03	$2,282,400	3	1.5	1,831	Off Market
2951 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$2,500,000	5	2	2,605	Recently Sold
2948 Pine Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.04	$1,911,400	3	2.5	-	Off Market
2945 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$2,689,000	4	2	2,673	Off Market
2964 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.05	$3,405,000	4	3.5	2,387	Recently Sold
Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	-	-	-	-	Off Market
2842 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.05	$2,973,200	5	3.5	3,073	Off Market
2929 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.04	$2,099,800	3	2.5	1,890	Off Market
Westview Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.07	$749,000	-	-	-	For Sale
2815 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.08	$3,984,600	4	4.5	3,358	Off Market
2946 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.09	$1,882,400	3	3.5	2,520	Off Market
2848 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.11	$2,319,700	3	2	2,149	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1923

1,685 sqft

$1,176/sqft

Garage

About this House

2942 Magnolia is a spacious 2.5 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home in the beautiful Elmwood neighborhood. It has an nice living room, an extra room off the living room, a large dining room with built in cabinets, a remodeled kitchen, a garage and a small yard. The house has new carpets, new paint, hardwood floors in the living and dining rooms, and a remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops and all new appliances. The laundry room also features a new washer/dryer. The garage is ideal for work out room, office, storage, utility space, or parking. The property also has a long driveway with plenty of room to park a vehicle.
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The house is within walking distance of College Ave. shops, restaurants and grocery stores. The Rockridge & Ashby BART stations are easily accessible via walk/bike/or bus making for a quick commute to downtown Oakland, San Francisco or Berkeley.
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Owner pays trash, water and gardener.

2942 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,685 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1923. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2022 with an asking price of $5,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 16, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,981,800, with a rent estimate of $4,784/month.

Home Details for 2942 Magnolia St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities DryerWasher

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1923Year Updated: 1923
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Lawn
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached, Off Street

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Sep 16, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
Aug 24, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$4,800 Price decreased by 8%
Aug 22, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$5,200
Feb 3, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$4,300
Sep 28, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$4,300 Price decreased by 7%
Sep 14, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$4,600 Price decreased by 12%
Aug 30, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$5,200 Price decreased by 12%
Aug 22, 2018 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$5,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$405,628

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 Magnolia St

What is 2942 Magnolia St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2942 Magnolia St in Berkeley, CA is $1,981,800.
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 Magnolia St have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2942 Magnolia St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
How big is the lot at 2942 Magnolia St?
The lot at 2942 Magnolia St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).