Stunning Elmwood Craftsman from 1908! With original millwork and detailing preserved, this 4+ bed/2.5 bath home by renowned Berkeley architect Francis Dakin has been lovingly updated. The new kitchen and baths blend with the character and warmth of this unique property. A spacious third-floor suite boasts skylights, A/C and lovely views. Three bedrooms and full bath are on the second floor. The eat-in kitchen opens to laundry, half-bath and garden. All public rooms (living, dining, lounge) have French doors to the porch or deck, and landscaped gardens. A distinctive clinker brick porch with massive timber arbor, grapes and clematis, set the tone of what's to come. A grand staircase greets you in the foyer. Full of personality, six window seats enhance the many multi-lite windows and French doors; birch and fir flooring bring lightness to the handsome wood paneling, beams, trim and built-ins. The handsome tile fireplace (gas insert) adds warmth and coziness. Seismic/foundation strengthening, on-demand water heater and more. Parks, schools and loads of Berkeley amenities are nearby. A quintessential Elmwood Craftsman home that's now one-of-a-kind.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
4,080 sq ftLot Size
$1,081Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Michael Friedman•DRE #01326782• The GRUBB Company
Bought with Robin Maes•DRE #01935448• CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEAR REALTY
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41042235
Nov 22, 2023
Sold
$2,200,000
$853/sq ft
Nov 1, 2023
Pending
—
Oct 18, 2023
Listed
$1,898,000
$736/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29034752
Nov 9, 1999
Sold
$725,000
$281/sq ft
Oct 19, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Oct 11, 1999
Listed
$484,000
$188/sq ft
3 STORY BROWN SHINGLE WITH FENCED GARDEN. LOVELY WOOD DETAILING, LARGE DECK, BIG DEVELOPED ATTIC. CLARENCE DAKIN ALSO REBUILT THE TEMPLE OF THE WINGS IN 1924
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,431 (+7.4%)
$686,664 + $1,602,216
$2,288,880
2024
$30,187 (+82.8%)
$673,200 + $1,570,800
$2,244,000
2023
$16,512 (+1.8%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2022
$16,218 (−0.3%)
$314,996 + $734,991
$1,049,987
2021
$16,260 (+5.7%)
$314,996 + $734,991
$1,049,987
2020
$15,380 (+4.1%)
$308,821 + $720,584
$1,029,405
2019
$14,771 (+1.7%)
$305,657 + $713,199
$1,018,856
2018
$14,525 (+3.6%)
$299,664 + $699,218
$998,882
2017
$14,027 (+3.3%)
$288,030 + $672,072
$960,102
2016
$13,579 (+1.4%)
$288,030 + $672,072
$960,102
2015
$13,398 (+0.7%)
$282,384 + $658,897
$941,281
2014
$13,304 (−1.1%)
$272,694 + $636,288
$908,982
2013
$13,449 (+3.8%)
$272,694 + $636,288
$908,982
2012
$12,954 (+1.9%)
$271,463 + $633,415
$904,878
2011
$12,718 (+1.0%)
$266,141 + $620,997
$887,138
2010
$12,590 (−1.1%)
$260,923 + $608,822
$869,745
2009
$12,735 (+3.9%)
$258,975 + $604,275
$863,250
2008
$12,256
$259,590 + $605,711
$865,301
Tax history for 2718 Garber St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,431 (+7.4%)
$686,664 + $1,602,216
$2,288,880
2024
$30,187 (+82.8%)
$673,200 + $1,570,800
$2,244,000
2023
$16,512 (+1.8%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2022
$16,218 (−0.3%)
$314,996 + $734,991
$1,049,987
2021
$16,260 (+5.7%)
$314,996 + $734,991
$1,049,987
2020
$15,380 (+4.1%)
$308,821 + $720,584
$1,029,405
2019
$14,771 (+1.7%)
$305,657 + $713,199
$1,018,856
2018
$14,525 (+3.6%)
$299,664 + $699,218
$998,882
2017
$14,027 (+3.3%)
$288,030 + $672,072
$960,102
2016
$13,579 (+1.4%)
$288,030 + $672,072
$960,102
2015
$13,398 (+0.7%)
$282,384 + $658,897
$941,281
2014
$13,304 (−1.1%)
$272,694 + $636,288
$908,982
2013
$13,449 (+3.8%)
$272,694 + $636,288
$908,982
2012
$12,954 (+1.9%)
$271,463 + $633,415
$904,878
2011
$12,718 (+1.0%)
$266,141 + $620,997
$887,138
2010
$12,590 (−1.1%)
$260,923 + $608,822
$869,745
2009
$12,735 (+3.9%)
$258,975 + $604,275
$863,250
2008
$12,256
$259,590 + $605,711
$865,301
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1912
Sq. Ft.
2,012
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 169902300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.