A 1908 Craftsman beauty designed by John Hudson Thomas and his partner George Plowman. Located in the popular Elmwood neighborhood near Emerson School, this home offers many amenities, including prime location, quiet, access to College Ave shops and eateries and near the Claremont Pool and Tennis Club. Original redwood interiors are warm and spacious. An updated kitchen with pantry as well as breakfast room both open to the deck on south side. Two separate patios are quiet and dazzled by a cecil bruner rose in full bloom. A flexible floorplan creates options for living, including the former 3rd bedroom upstairs now an in-law with kitchenette, private deck, bath + study/tv room or use as a primary suite or multigenerational. There are two additional bedrooms, 1 with balcony and an updated bath with shower and tub. The former 4th bedroom on main level works as an office with built-ins or occasional bedroom with full bath. Located at the western base of Garber hill, this home is a classic beauty with 1 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
4,692 sq ftLot Size
$1,149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Faye Keogh•DRE #00988354• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Judy Swaby•DRE #01205773• Coldwell Banker Residential Be
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41096303
Jun 24, 2025
Sold
$2,150,000
$817/sq ft
May 27, 2025
Pending
—
May 6, 2025
Listed
$2,195,000
$834/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23034231
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #23034403
Feb 17, 2015
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 8, 2006
Sold
$1,455,500
$553/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40194507
Sep 8, 2006
Sold
$1,455,402
$553/sq ft
Aug 18, 2006
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 2006
Listed
$1,150,000
$437/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40038301
Oct 8, 2004
Sold
$1,200,000
$456/sq ft
Sep 15, 2004
Listing Removed
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Sep 3, 2004
Listed
$995,000
$378/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,863 (+8.5%)
$657,900 + $1,535,100
$2,193,000
2024
$27,519 (+2.0%)
$584,931 + $1,364,839
$1,949,770
2023
$26,975 (+1.6%)
$573,465 + $1,338,086
$1,911,551
2022
$26,546 (−0.4%)
$551,202 + $1,286,138
$1,837,340
2021
$26,649 (+5.2%)
$551,202 + $1,286,138
$1,837,340
2020
$25,322 (+3.6%)
$540,395 + $1,260,923
$1,801,318
2019
$24,446 (+1.6%)
$534,855 + $1,247,995
$1,782,850
2018
$24,070 (+3.4%)
$524,371 + $1,223,534
$1,747,905
2017
$23,276 (+2.9%)
$504,016 + $1,176,038
$1,680,054
2016
$22,623 (+1.3%)
$504,016 + $1,176,038
$1,680,054
2015
$22,336 (+0.6%)
$494,135 + $1,152,983
$1,647,118
2014
$22,213 (+13.8%)
$477,186 + $1,113,434
$1,590,620
2013
$19,527 (+9.3%)
$477,186 + $1,113,434
$1,590,620
2012
$17,861 (+5.4%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2011
$16,948 (−5.0%)
$374,400 + $873,600
$1,248,000
2010
$17,832 (−1.0%)
$352,500 + $822,500
$1,175,000
2009
$18,019 (−11.5%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2008
$20,355
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
Tax history for 2826 Garber St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,863 (+8.5%)
$657,900 + $1,535,100
$2,193,000
2024
$27,519 (+2.0%)
$584,931 + $1,364,839
$1,949,770
2023
$26,975 (+1.6%)
$573,465 + $1,338,086
$1,911,551
2022
$26,546 (−0.4%)
$551,202 + $1,286,138
$1,837,340
2021
$26,649 (+5.2%)
$551,202 + $1,286,138
$1,837,340
2020
$25,322 (+3.6%)
$540,395 + $1,260,923
$1,801,318
2019
$24,446 (+1.6%)
$534,855 + $1,247,995
$1,782,850
2018
$24,070 (+3.4%)
$524,371 + $1,223,534
$1,747,905
2017
$23,276 (+2.9%)
$504,016 + $1,176,038
$1,680,054
2016
$22,623 (+1.3%)
$504,016 + $1,176,038
$1,680,054
2015
$22,336 (+0.6%)
$494,135 + $1,152,983
$1,647,118
2014
$22,213 (+13.8%)
$477,186 + $1,113,434
$1,590,620
2013
$19,527 (+9.3%)
$477,186 + $1,113,434
$1,590,620
2012
$17,861 (+5.4%)
$405,000 + $945,000
$1,350,000
2011
$16,948 (−5.0%)
$374,400 + $873,600
$1,248,000
2010
$17,832 (−1.0%)
$352,500 + $822,500
$1,175,000
2009
$18,019 (−11.5%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2008
$20,355
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,692 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1922
Sq. Ft.
2,357
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 170100800
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
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Garage, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.