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Property Description
Tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of the Elmwood in midst of lush landscaping and mature trees, this meticulously maintained, elegant brown shingle Craftsman combines historic charm with modern updates, style & artistic flair. Entering through a gated front garden for utmost privacy, the house exudes sophistication, romance, and understated elegance. Generous entryway opens to spacious living & dining room with adjacent family room surrounded by beautiful divided glass windows offering filtered views of the garden patio. Gracious stairwell leads to second story with 4 generous bedrooms + 2 full baths, including the primary retreat with its own nursery/office. Kitchen opens to multiple seating areas with outdoor kitchen + spa/sauna area + outdoor shower. Ample storage throughout and gated driveway parking. Serene oasis steps from shops, restaurants, campus and transit.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2960 Benvenue Ave
General
- Sold For: $3,180,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41088578
- Added to Site: 351 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Family Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood Floors Throughout
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Shower Over Tub, Tile, Updated Baths
- Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Other Rooms
- Kitchen: Breakfast Nook, Solid Surface Counter, Dishwasher, Eat-In Kitchen, Freestanding Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer, Dryer, Washer
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Above Ground, Spa, Other, See Remarks, Solar Pool Owned
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play
Parking
- Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces, Parking Lot
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Elmwood
- Driving Directions: Ashby > Benvenue
School Information
- School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
- Elem School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
- High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Brown Shingle, Craftsman
- Model: Craftsman
- Exterior Const.: Wood Shingles
- Roof: Composition Shingles
- Stories/Levels: Two Story
- Living Area: 2,715 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1907
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Dimensions: 3569
- Lot Features: Regular
- Lot Description: Regular
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $956
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 52157319
Listed by The Grubb Co. Inc., Anja Plowright
Sold by The Grubb Co. Inc., Unhei Kang
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Schools
Schools serving 2960 Benvenue Ave
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emerson Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2800 Forest Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
John Muir Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2955 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 2960 Benvenue Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2025
Sold
$3,180,000
22.54%
MLS
3/07/2025
Listed
$2,595,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2960 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705 (MLS# 41088578) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,180,000 on April 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 2960 Benvenue Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

