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

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Does Elmwood, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

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Does Elmwood, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

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

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

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

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

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What is 2953 Hillegass Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,696,400 .

What is the price history for 2953 Hillegass Ave?

2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,710,000 in July 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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.

Does 2953 Hillegass Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 2953 Hillegass Ave have a yard?

Yes, 2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has a yard.

SOLD

JUL 1, 2026

2953 Hillegass Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,817 sqft

$2,710,000

Last Sold: Jul 1, 2026

60% over list $1.7M

$1,491/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $16,490/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$2,710,000

Last Sold: Jul 1, 2026

60% over list $1.7M

$1,491/sqft

Est. Refi. Payment $16,490/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,817 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$2.7M

Since last month

$10K (-0.4%)

Since last year

$908K (+50.8%)

Since last sale

$14K (-0.5%)

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 +110% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
August 2026	$2.7M
July 2026	$2.71M
May 2026	$2.22M
April 2026	$2.19M
March 2026	$2.16M
February 2026	$2.04M
January 2026	$1.9M
2025
December 2025	$1.92M
November 2025	$1.93M
October 2025	$1.94M
September 2025	$1.86M
August 2025	$1.79M
July 2025	$1.89M
June 2025	$1.87M
May 2025	$1.9M
April 2025	$1.86M
March 2025	$1.85M
February 2025	$1.86M
January 2025	$1.78M
2024
December 2024	$1.78M
November 2024	$1.81M
October 2024	$1.73M
September 2024	$1.65M
August 2024	$1.74M
July 2024	$1.74M
June 2024	$1.8M
May 2024	$1.88M
April 2024	$1.84M
March 2024	$1.84M
February 2024	$1.79M
January 2024	$1.68M
2023
December 2023	$1.67M
November 2023	$1.7M
October 2023	$1.83M
September 2023	$1.93M
August 2023	$1.91M
July 2023	$1.94M
June 2023	$1.98M
May 2023	$1.93M
April 2023	$1.91M
March 2023	$1.88M
February 2023	$1.81M
January 2023	$1.75M
2022
December 2022	$1.77M
November 2022	$1.84M
October 2022	$1.87M
September 2022	$1.85M
August 2022	$1.91M
July 2022	$2.02M
June 2022	$2.14M
May 2022	$2.21M
April 2022	$2.23M
March 2022	$2.13M
February 2022	$1.91M
January 2022	$1.88M
2021
December 2021	$1.9M
November 2021	$1.94M
October 2021	$1.92M
September 2021	$1.87M
August 2021	$1.88M
July 2021	$1.93M
June 2021	$1.9M
May 2021	$1.85M
April 2021	$1.85M
March 2021	$1.67M
February 2021	$1.62M
January 2021	$1.62M
2020
December 2020	$1.59M
November 2020	$1.6M
October 2020	$1.6M
September 2020	$1.62M
August 2020	$1.54M
July 2020	$1.56M
June 2020	$1.56M
May 2020	$1.58M
April 2020	$1.63M
March 2020	$1.63M
February 2020	$1.63M
January 2020	$1.58M
2019
December 2019	$1.52M
November 2019	$1.49M
October 2019	$1.49M
September 2019	$1.5M
August 2019	$1.48M
July 2019	$1.47M
June 2019	$1.49M
May 2019	$1.5M
April 2019	$1.48M
March 2019	$1.49M
February 2019	$1.49M
January 2019	$1.47M
2018
December 2018	$1.44M
November 2018	$1.45M
October 2018	$1.46M
September 2018	$1.4M
August 2018	$1.45M
July 2018	$1.42M
June 2018	$1.58M
May 2018	$1.58M
April 2018	$1.56M
March 2018	$1.53M
February 2018	$1.52M
January 2018	$1.45M
2017
December 2017	$1.45M
November 2017	$1.41M
October 2017	$1.41M
September 2017	$1.4M
August 2017	$1.42M
July 2017	$1.39M
June 2017	$1.36M
May 2017	$1.39M
April 2017	$1.42M
March 2017	$1.38M
February 2017	$1.29M
January 2017	$1.27M
2016
December 2016	$1.29M
November 2016	$1.27M
October 2016	$1.31M
September 2016	$1.28M
August 2016	$1.28M

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
2451 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.13	Single-Family Home	$2,125,000	06/01/26	3	2	1,832
2800 Prince St, Berkeley, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$2,470,000	04/17/26	4	1.5	2,060
2830 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$2,650,000	07/14/26	4	2.5	2,825
2962 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.22	Single-Family Home	$2,810,000	04/06/26	3	2.5	2,376
3033 Regent St, Berkeley, CA	0.15	Single-Family Home	$2,100,000	11/26/25	4	2	2,266
6218 Manoa St, Oakland, CA	0.48	Single-Family Home	$2,700,000	12/23/25	3	1.5	1,836
406 62nd St, Oakland, CA	0.54	Single-Family Home	$2,600,000	08/29/25	3	2	1,620
2714 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA	0.24	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	07/15/26	4	2.5	2,198

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
2960 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.04	$3,059,000	4	2.5	2,715	Off Market
2600 Ashby Ave #3, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$629,700	1	1	925	Off Market
2600 Ashby Ave #4, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.02	$720,000	1	1	925	Recently Sold
2525 Ashby Ave #1, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	$622,500	1	1	853	Off Market
2525 Ashby Ave #2, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.06	$735,000	1	1	1,018	Recently Sold
3023 Bateman St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.11	$1,950,000	3	2.5	1,589	Recently Sold
3019 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.10	$2,060,100	2	1.5	1,734	Off Market
2641 Webster St #2, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.09	$566,800	1	1	587	Off Market
3023 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.11	$3,678,700	4	2.5	2,872	Off Market
2933 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.07	$2,687,300	4	3	2,056	Off Market
2937 Regent St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.10	$1,436,400	4	2	2,192	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

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1910

Living Area

1,817 sqft

Price/Sqft

$1,491/sqft

Parking

Open Parking

About this House

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a pristine 1910 "Arts & Crafts" Bungalow in the heart of Berkeley's coveted Elmwood neighborhood! Tis special home is set on a large lot beautifully lanscaped lot. From the moment you step inside the gate the lovely garden will capture your imagination and inspire you. With the perfect blend of pollinator friendly plants and fruit trees this yard is made for enjoyment and exploring. Heading into the home you will see incredible original details make this residence special! Amazing woodwork throughout: sturdy craftsman cornices with stacked casing, wide frieze boards and handsome place rails. These rooms are beautiful lit with gorgeous period light fixtures. The fireplace is the heart of the living room. Featuring a prominent mantel and built-in bench seating this room is bathed in light from the adjacent enclosed sunporch. You may never want to leave the sun porch. The ideal spot to curl up with a book or a loved one this room is bathed in afternoon light and overl looks your own private butterfly preserve! The dining room features stunning coffered box beam ceilings and a gorgeous built-in hutch. The view of the backyard from the simple rustic eat-in kitchen is amazing and serene. The kitchen feels comfortable with wooden live edge countertops. A room off the kitchen, formerly the third bedroom, spills out to a the deck and backyard paradise. Owned for this last 30+ years by a professional landscaper and designed for ease of use this yard is private and full of great energy! On the main level level there are two additional bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The second bedroom opens out to the deck as well. The large full sized attic can be accessed from the original "pull down" staircase or the exterior staircase. Whether you have hobbies, guests or need extra space this area will capture you imagination. There is tons of additional storage room in the eves of the double gabled dormer. Set in the historic leafy Elmwood neighborhood this home is considered a "Walker's Paradise" with a WalkScore of 95. BESO score 5

2953 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,817 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1910. It last sold for $2,710,000 on Jul 1, 2026 (60% above the $1,695,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,696,400, with a rent estimate of $6,762/month.

Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago

Listed by Leif Jenssen DRE #01182699, (510) 207-3387

Vanguard Properties

Tamir Mansour DRE #01950551, (510) 908-3370

Vanguard Properties

Bought with: Carla J. Higgins DRE #01281540, (510) 390-6930, Compass

Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41137429

Home Details for 2953 Hillegass Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1817 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Water Filter System, Gas Water Heater, Water Softener, Tankless Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer,Laundry Room,WasherRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Stove Insert, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: Two StoryFloors: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Wood
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShingleFencing: Fenced, WoodOther Structures: Shed(s)Exterior: Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance, Yard SpaceGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Street,Tandem,Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Pool Pool: None
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Shingle,Bungalow,Craftsman
Building Construction Materials: Wood Shingles, WoodNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 52157325Model Home Type: Arts & Crafts

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,695,000Price Per Sqft: $1,491/sqft
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Jun 17 2026

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

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Location
Direction & Address City: Berkeley

Building
Building Details Builder Name: Bungalow
Building Area Building Area: 1817 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405.2 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Energy
Energy Efficiency Features: Energy Audit - Available, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: 41137429

Additional Information
Source Internet Entire Listing Display

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 1, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137429	Sold	$2,710,000
Jun 18, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137429	Pending	$1,695,000
Jun 5, 2026 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41137429	Listed For Sale	$1,695,000
Jul 10, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$430,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$14,709	$700,293

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

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Frequently asked questions about 2953 Hillegass Ave

What is 2953 Hillegass Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA is $2,696,400.
What is the price history for 2953 Hillegass Ave?
2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,710,000 in July 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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
Does 2953 Hillegass Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 2953 Hillegass Ave have a yard?
Yes, 2953 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA has a yard.