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 2954 Avalon Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA is $3,140,900 .

What is the price history for 2954 Avalon Ave?

2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,725,001 in June 2024.

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 2954 Avalon Ave have laundry facilities?

Yes, 2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.

Does 2954 Avalon Ave have a yard?

Yes, 2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA has a yard.

OFF MARKET

$3,140,900

Trulia Estimate

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,869 sqft

2954 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood

Est. Refi. Payment $19,968/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 14, 2024 for $2,725,001

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$3.14M

Since last month

$14K (+0.5%)

Since last year

$611K (+24.1%)

Since last sale

$420K (+15.4%)

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 +70% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$3.14M
August 2026	$3.13M
July 2026	$3.12M
June 2026	$3.22M
May 2026	$3.15M
April 2026	$3.19M
March 2026	$3.14M
February 2026	$3.05M
January 2026	$2.77M
2025
December 2025	$2.62M
November 2025	$2.54M
October 2025	$2.54M
September 2025	$2.53M
August 2025	$2.57M
July 2025	$2.6M
June 2025	$2.57M
May 2025	$2.69M
April 2025	$2.73M
March 2025	$2.69M
February 2025	$2.72M
January 2025	$2.73M
2024
December 2024	$2.79M
November 2024	$2.73M
October 2024	$2.69M
September 2024	$2.67M
August 2024	$2.69M
July 2024	$2.75M
June 2024	$2.73M
April 2024	$2.52M
March 2024	$2.45M
February 2024	$2.43M
January 2024	$2.22M
2023
December 2023	$2.26M
November 2023	$2.31M
October 2023	$2.44M
September 2023	$2.56M
August 2023	$2.56M
July 2023	$2.53M
June 2023	$2.56M
May 2023	$2.51M
April 2023	$2.5M
March 2023	$2.43M
February 2023	$2.3M
January 2023	$2.25M
2022
December 2022	$2.27M
November 2022	$2.36M
October 2022	$2.39M
September 2022	$2.32M
August 2022	$2.39M
July 2022	$2.55M
June 2022	$2.69M
May 2022	$2.77M
April 2022	$2.78M
March 2022	$2.64M
February 2022	$2.36M
January 2022	$2.31M
2021
December 2021	$2.35M
November 2021	$2.38M
October 2021	$2.33M
September 2021	$2.3M
August 2021	$2.34M
July 2021	$2.51M
June 2021	$2.57M
May 2021	$2.78M
April 2021	$2.69M
March 2021	$2.34M
February 2021	$2.27M
January 2021	$2.29M
2020
December 2020	$2.26M
November 2020	$2.25M
October 2020	$2.21M
September 2020	$2.19M
August 2020	$2.05M
July 2020	$2.07M
June 2020	$2.08M
May 2020	$2.11M
April 2020	$2.17M
March 2020	$2.18M
February 2020	$2.15M
January 2020	$2.12M
2019
December 2019	$2.06M
November 2019	$2.04M
October 2019	$2.03M
September 2019	$1.99M
August 2019	$1.98M
July 2019	$1.92M
June 2019	$2.04M
May 2019	$2.02M
April 2019	$1.92M
March 2019	$1.92M
February 2019	$1.93M
January 2019	$1.91M
2018
December 2018	$1.9M
November 2018	$1.99M
October 2018	$2.12M
September 2018	$2.13M
August 2018	$2.1M
July 2018	$2.15M
June 2018	$2.04M
May 2018	$2.06M
April 2018	$2.03M
March 2018	$1.98M
February 2018	$2M
January 2018	$2.04M
2017
December 2017	$1.97M
November 2017	$1.89M
October 2017	$1.9M
September 2017	$1.84M
August 2017	$1.81M
July 2017	$1.83M
June 2017	$1.93M
May 2017	$1.95M
April 2017	$1.89M
March 2017	$1.88M
February 2017	$1.87M
January 2017	$1.85M
2016
December 2016	$1.85M
November 2016	$1.85M
October 2016	$1.91M
September 2016	$1.85M

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
2842 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.19	Single-Family Home	$3,000,000	09/25/25	5	3.5	3,073
2951 Linden Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$2,500,000	02/13/26	5	2	2,605
2962 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.35	Single-Family Home	$2,810,000	04/06/26	3	2.5	2,376
2909 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.21	Single-Family Home	$3,500,000	06/24/26	3	2.5	2,240
2964 Magnolia St, Berkeley, CA	0.28	Single-Family Home	$3,405,000	12/19/25	4	3.5	2,387
44 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA	0.29	Single-Family Home	$2,150,000	12/05/25	3	3	2,965
2905 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.26	Single-Family Home	$3,725,000	09/25/25	4	3.5	2,932
221 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$3,000,000	10/21/25	4	3.5	3,634

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
2946 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.07	$3,975,100	5	4	3,379	Off Market
2940 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.05	$5,046,500	7	4	3,717	Off Market
2945 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.10	$4,676,100	4	5.5	4,197	Off Market
2744 Belrose Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.10	$3,825,900	4	4.5	3,385	Off Market
2737 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.11	$3,795,000	4	3	4,088	For Sale
2922 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.13	$3,180,200	4	3.5	2,954	Off Market
2911 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.10	$1,732,000	1	1.5	2,066	Off Market
2926 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.12	$5,298,400	5	4	4,034	Off Market
2728 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.15	$3,660,600	4	3	3,042	Off Market
2721 Belrose Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.15	$4,838,000	4	5	4,600	Off Market
Address Not Disclosed, Berkeley, CA 94705	0.16	$5,212,200	5	5	5,060	Off Market

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 2954 Avalon Ave.
Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1920

2,869 sqft

$1,095/sqft

About this House

What's unique:Double - sided staircaseWine cellarSpacious yardCal campusClassic beautyRec pools

A classic beauty, this sunny 5BR/2.5BA home offers an easy Berkeley lifestyle in the heart of the coveted Claremont Court neighborhood. A double-sided staircase welcomes you to this 2869 SQFT home’s foyer with built-in glass cabinets and porthole window. Vintage details abound including signature windows, pocket doors, decorative ceilings, crown molding, and built-ins, while new recessed lighting and refinished hardwood floors span the home. The bright living room has a fireplace and built-in bookcase. Gracious flow leads to the formal dining room and upgraded eat-in kitchen with a bay window of the backyard. The kitchen boasts new cabinets, counters and appliances. Easily access the spacious yard and patio for entertaining or play. The first floor is complete with a bedroom and powder room (with room to expand). Four bedrooms are upstairs with roomy closets and gorgeous windows. Three share a full bath, and the primary boasts a new ensuite bath, walk-in closet and bay window overlooking the Claremont Hotel. Laundry, storage and wine cellar are in the basement. Nearby: top schools, parks, trails in the hills, shopping & dining in Claremont and Elmwood neighborhoods, and the Cal campus with cultural & intellectual offerings, rec pools, gym, and camps. The best of Berkeley living!

2954 Avalon Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,869 sqft single-family home in Elmwood, built in 1920. It last sold for $2,725,001 on Jun 14, 2024 (37% above the $1,995,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,140,900.

Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago

Listed by David Gunderman DRE #01313613, (510) 205-4369

Kw Advisors East Bay

Andrew Raskopf DRE #01394348, (510) 205-3575

Kw Advisors East Bay

Bought with: Amy Robeson DRE #01433093, (510) 828-3478, Vanguard Properties

Source: Bay East AOR, MLS#41058124

Home Details for 2954 Avalon Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Kitchen
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (partial): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2869 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Basement,ElectricRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric Electric: No Solar
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Tile, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Tile, Wood
View Has a ViewView: Other
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition Rolled Hot MopPatio / Porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch StepsFencing: FencedExterior: Garden/Play, Garden, Private EntranceGardenNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Space Per Unit - 1,Parking Lot,No Garage
Pool Pool: None
Frontage Not on Waterfront

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 5417021111

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,995,000
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Thu May 16 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status
MLS Status: Sold

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Location
Direction & Address City: BerkeleyCommunity: Claremont Court

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2869 Square Feet

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 4250 sqft

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Agreement Type: Excl RightListing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Mobile R/V
Mobile Home Park Mobile Home Units: Feet

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 41058124Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square Feet

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jun 14, 2024 Source: Bay East AOR #41058124	Sold	$2,725,001
May 17, 2024 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41058124	Pending	$1,995,000
May 1, 2024 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41058124	Listed For Sale	$1,995,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$2,835,090

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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Planey221
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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
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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
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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
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"Best place for families in Berkeley"
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Frequently asked questions about 2954 Avalon Ave

What is 2954 Avalon Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA is $3,140,900.
What is the price history for 2954 Avalon Ave?
2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,725,001 in June 2024.
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 2954 Avalon Ave have laundry facilities?
Yes, 2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
Does 2954 Avalon Ave have a yard?
Yes, 2954 Avalon Ave in Berkeley, CA has a yard.