This luxurious brown shingle offers the best of both worlds: Massive views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, & an easy walk/roll to Elmwood shops/dining. Said to be the first home on Garber Hill, it's thoughtfully updated for today's living. Four big bedrooms, 3 baths, au pair suite, darkroom, & an entertainment level w/ rooftop deck. Get to the level-out yard from the sophisticated living room, and watch your own private sunsets. SOH 4/8, 2:30-5pm
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
6,222 sq ftLot Size
$1,134Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Robin Donovan•DRE #01829387• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Stephen Bloom•DRE #01408668• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40811256
May 4, 2018
Sold
$2,425,000
$793/sq ft
Apr 13, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 5, 2018
Price Changed
$2,498,000
$817/sq ft
Mar 16, 2018
Price Changed
$2,595,000
$849/sq ft
Feb 21, 2018
Listed
$2,495,000
$816/sq ft
Feb 21, 2018
Listed
$2,498,000
$817/sq ft
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This luxurious brown shingle offers the best of both worlds: Massive views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate, & an easy walk/roll to Elmwood shops/dining. Said to be the first home on Garber Hill, it's thoughtfully updated for today's living. Four big bedrooms, 3 baths, au pair suite, darkroom, & an entertainment level w/ rooftop deck. Get to the level-out yard from the sophisticated living room, and watch your own private sunsets. SOH 4/8, 2:30-5pm Views: Downtown
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40758364
Nov 22, 2016
Sold
$2,500,000
$818/sq ft
Oct 12, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 23, 2016
Listed
$2,495,000
$816/sq ft
Professor Winthrop Osterhout House, circa 1905. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Claremont, this classic home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal dining room, updated kitchen, living room opening onto the rear garden. Spectacular views from the Master Suite and 3rd floor bonus rooms. Plenty of storage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43,693 (+7.7%)
$844,307 + $2,109,162
$2,953,469
2024
$40,557 (+2.1%)
$827,756 + $2,067,817
$2,895,573
2023
$39,718 (+1.1%)
$811,526 + $2,027,272
$2,838,798
2022
$39,284 (+2.4%)
$780,018 + $1,948,562
$2,728,580
2021
$38,357 (+8.0%)
$780,018 + $1,948,562
$2,728,580
2020
$35,524 (+3.8%)
$764,726 + $1,784,361
$2,549,087
2019
$34,232 (−2.9%)
$756,891 + $1,766,079
$2,522,970
2018
$35,252 (+3.3%)
$742,050 + $1,731,450
$2,473,500
2017
$34,119 (+525.3%)
$800,000 + $1,700,000
$2,500,000
2016
$5,456 (+2.3%)
$800,000 + $1,700,000
$2,500,000
2015
$5,335 (+3.6%)
$105,007 + $30,238
$135,245
2014
$5,149 (+4.2%)
$101,404 + $29,201
$130,605
2013
$4,941 (+3.3%)
$101,404 + $29,201
$130,605
2012
$4,786 (+3.2%)
$100,946 + $29,069
$130,015
2011
$4,638 (+0.9%)
$98,967 + $28,499
$127,466
2010
$4,594 (+0.1%)
$97,027 + $27,940
$124,967
2009
$4,588 (+10.2%)
$96,302 + $27,731
$124,033
2008
$4,165
$96,531 + $27,797
$124,328
Tax history for 2848 Garber St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$43,693 (+7.7%)
$844,307 + $2,109,162
$2,953,469
2024
$40,557 (+2.1%)
$827,756 + $2,067,817
$2,895,573
2023
$39,718 (+1.1%)
$811,526 + $2,027,272
$2,838,798
2022
$39,284 (+2.4%)
$780,018 + $1,948,562
$2,728,580
2021
$38,357 (+8.0%)
$780,018 + $1,948,562
$2,728,580
2020
$35,524 (+3.8%)
$764,726 + $1,784,361
$2,549,087
2019
$34,232 (−2.9%)
$756,891 + $1,766,079
$2,522,970
2018
$35,252 (+3.3%)
$742,050 + $1,731,450
$2,473,500
2017
$34,119 (+525.3%)
$800,000 + $1,700,000
$2,500,000
2016
$5,456 (+2.3%)
$800,000 + $1,700,000
$2,500,000
2015
$5,335 (+3.6%)
$105,007 + $30,238
$135,245
2014
$5,149 (+4.2%)
$101,404 + $29,201
$130,605
2013
$4,941 (+3.3%)
$101,404 + $29,201
$130,605
2012
$4,786 (+3.2%)
$100,946 + $29,069
$130,015
2011
$4,638 (+0.9%)
$98,967 + $28,499
$127,466
2010
$4,594 (+0.1%)
$97,027 + $27,940
$124,967
2009
$4,588 (+10.2%)
$96,302 + $27,731
$124,033
2008
$4,165
$96,531 + $27,797
$124,328
*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
Permits
Beds
—
Baths
5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,222 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1932
Sq. Ft.
3,439
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 170101300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Feb 19, 2025 • Active
Minor
Roofing
Jan 31, 2020 • Active
Plan check
Provide structural clarifications for a shotcrete retaining wall located in a basement.
Grading
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Covered, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, In-Law Floorplan, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2018. This data may not match public records. Learn more.