Spacious, Light-Filled Claremont Gem on Tranquil Street w Neighborhood Park This stately Walter Ratcliff offers classic elegance + modern updates, with room for home, work and play. Its 7 bed/4+ bath 5,214sf offers an additional kitchen and ~2000sf on the ground floor. Recent renovations throughout make this beautiful, turn-of-the-century home modern, seismically strong, green, and comfortable. Plus spaces abound - offices, workshop, studio, gym. Covered deck for cooking+gathering. The HARD WORK (heat, solar, windows, electrical, plumbing, insulation, roof, …) is DONE. Room to bring your personal expression and tailor it to your lifestyle. A rare opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$615Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lynn Signorelli•DRE #02021710• Red Oak Realty
Listed by Ann Arriola Plant•DRE #00613099• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Joan Brunswick•DRE #00472572• Coldwell Banker Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40924316
Jan 29, 2021
Sold
$3,000,000
$402/sq ft
Dec 14, 2020
Pending
—
Oct 8, 2020
Listed
$2,950,000
$396/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40533576
Aug 18, 2011
Sold
$1,165,000
$156/sq ft
Aug 4, 2011
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2011
Listed
$1,200,000
$161/sq ft
+10
A rare opportunity to create your dream home from pedigreed bones. One of Walter H. Ratcliff's earliest designs. A large fixer (3 floors) in a great location near Monkey Island Park. Fabulous potential! In need of your creative vision plus contractor.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,851 (+10.8%)
$993,654 + $2,318,526
$3,312,180
2024
$50,429 (+1.9%)
$974,178 + $2,273,082
$3,247,260
2023
$49,466 (+1.9%)
$955,080 + $2,228,520
$3,183,600
2022
$48,555 (+73.6%)
$918,000 + $2,142,000
$3,060,000
2021
$27,974 (+7.9%)
$918,000 + $2,142,000
$3,060,000
2020
$25,922 (+6.5%)
$405,545 + $946,273
$1,351,818
2019
$24,342 (+2.2%)
$401,390 + $936,577
$1,337,967
2018
$23,828 (+3.4%)
$393,523 + $918,220
$1,311,743
2017
$23,034 (+5.0%)
$378,246 + $882,574
$1,260,820
2016
$21,939 (+1.6%)
$378,246 + $882,574
$1,260,820
2015
$21,592 (+1.2%)
$370,829 + $865,269
$1,236,098
2014
$21,336 (−0.6%)
$358,108 + $835,585
$1,193,693
2013
$21,457 (+3.6%)
$358,108 + $835,585
$1,193,693
2012
$20,707 (+108.1%)
$356,490 + $831,810
$1,188,300
2011
$9,953 (+24.4%)
$349,500 + $815,500
$1,165,000
2010
$8,002 (−0.6%)
$100,110 + $162,973
$263,083
2009
$8,052 (+10.9%)
$60,402 + $63,061
$123,463
2008
$7,258
$60,546 + $63,211
$123,757
Tax history for 2927 Garber St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$55,851 (+10.8%)
$993,654 + $2,318,526
$3,312,180
2024
$50,429 (+1.9%)
$974,178 + $2,273,082
$3,247,260
2023
$49,466 (+1.9%)
$955,080 + $2,228,520
$3,183,600
2022
$48,555 (+73.6%)
$918,000 + $2,142,000
$3,060,000
2021
$27,974 (+7.9%)
$918,000 + $2,142,000
$3,060,000
2020
$25,922 (+6.5%)
$405,545 + $946,273
$1,351,818
2019
$24,342 (+2.2%)
$401,390 + $936,577
$1,337,967
2018
$23,828 (+3.4%)
$393,523 + $918,220
$1,311,743
2017
$23,034 (+5.0%)
$378,246 + $882,574
$1,260,820
2016
$21,939 (+1.6%)
$378,246 + $882,574
$1,260,820
2015
$21,592 (+1.2%)
$370,829 + $865,269
$1,236,098
2014
$21,336 (−0.6%)
$358,108 + $835,585
$1,193,693
2013
$21,457 (+3.6%)
$358,108 + $835,585
$1,193,693
2012
$20,707 (+108.1%)
$356,490 + $831,810
$1,188,300
2011
$9,953 (+24.4%)
$349,500 + $815,500
$1,165,000
2010
$8,002 (−0.6%)
$100,110 + $162,973
$263,083
2009
$8,052 (+10.9%)
$60,402 + $63,061
$123,463
2008
$7,258
$60,546 + $63,211
$123,757
*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
7
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,400
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
7,455
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
054 170202500
Parking Spaces
0
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views, Green
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 2025.
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, No Garage, On Street, Uncovered Park Spaces 2+
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 5
# of Bathrooms Full: 4
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub with Jets, Updated Baths, Marble, Window, Radiant Heat
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Skylight, Tub, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: Au Pair, Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Library, Media, Music Room, Office, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen, Smart Home, Smart Thermostat
Appliances: Solar Water Heater Owned, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Insulated Water Heater
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Breakfast Bar,Counter - Laminate,Dishwasher,Double Oven,Eat In Kitchen,Garbage Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Ice Maker Hookup,Island,Microwave,Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Self-Cleaning Oven,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 16
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room, Stone
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Composition Shingles, Stucco
Building Area Total: 5,214
Builder Name: Ratcliff
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered, Covered Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Porch Steps
Exterior Features: Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Private Entrance, Storage Area, Yard Space
Door Features: Weather Stripped Door(s)
Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced, Back Yard, Wood
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 5214
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1912
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 8400
Lot Size Area: 0.19
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.19
Lot Features: Level, Regular, Front Yard, Street Light(s), Storm Drain
Utilities
Green Features Information
Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet
Green Energy Generation: Passive Solar, Solar, Solar Power On Grid
Green Energy Efficient: Caulked/Sealed, Ceiling Insulation, Green-Resource Eff Feats, Insulation - Floor, Insulation - Other, Low E Glass, Smart Vent Roof, Walls Insulated, Appliances, Thermostat, Water Heater, Windows
Utility Information
Water Source: Sump Pump, Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Other Solar, 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Water/Sewer Meter Available, Water/Sewer Meter on Site, Sewer Connected, All Public Utilities, Cable Connected, DSL Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Connected
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