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Property Description
Positioned on one of Berkeley's most vibrant and well-trafficked commercial corridors, 2917 Telegraph Ave offers a rare commercial real estate opportunity in the heart of the Claremont Elmwood neighborhood. This classic 1937-built commercial property boasts approximately 1,275 SF of commercial storefront space (2 units) and a 1,613 SF of residential home (3bd/2ba) situated on a 6,187 sq ft lot, delivering significant visibility and strong street presence along a key urban retail and services artery. Located within a dynamic mix of neighborhood shops, eateries, and professional services at UCSF Benioff medical offices, Telegraph Avenue is celebrated for its eclectic atmosphere and steady flow of pedestrians and local residents, making it ideal for retail, office, service-oriented concepts, or creative adaptive reuse. Live/ Work opportunity or investment only, this property yields itself to infinite possibilities. Just minutes from 580 Freeway (1.8 m, 5 min), Hwy 24 (1.6 m, 4 min), shopping (Whole Foods, 0.1 m, 2 min walk), and the UC Berkeley campus (1.4 m, 3 min), this property is surrounded by deeply rooted community activity, cultural destinations, longstanding independent businesses, and the easily accessible transit keeps foot traffic lively year-round.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2917 Telegraph Ave
General
- Price: $1,599,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41123831
- Updated: 2/18/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Features: Common, Private
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: South Berkeley
- Driving Directions: Ashby>Telegraph
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Roof: Other
- Year Built: 1937
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
- Lot Dimensions: 6098.4
- Lot Features: Business District, Commercial
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $554
- Terms: New Loan, SBA
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 52157221
Listed by Compass, Jeffery Wong
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Schools
Schools serving 2917 Telegraph Ave
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | K-5 | 0.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2917 Telegraph Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Listed
$1,599,000
433%
MLS
3/22/1999
Sold
$300,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2917 Telegraph Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$14,072
18%
$470,285
2%
2024
$11,913
3%
$461,066
2%
2023
$11,615
3%
$452,027
2%
2022
$11,291
1%
$443,165
2%
2021
$11,231
8%
$434,477
1%
2020
$10,360
7%
$430,022
2%
2019
$9,711
2%
$421,592
2%
2018
$9,476
5%
$413,327
2%
2017
$9,005
3%
$405,224
2%
2016
$8,715
2%
$397,280
2%
2015
$8,564
-1%
$391,313
2%
2014
$8,688
—
$383,648
—
2013
$8,683
—
$381,917
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2917 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (MLS# 41123831) is a Commercial property. 2917 Telegraph Ave is currently listed for $1,599,000 and was received on February 19, 2026. Want to learn more about 2917 Telegraph Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

