Nestled on a quiet street in the coveted Elmwood neighborhood, this quaint 1910 Dutch Colonial cottage is full of character and potential. Come bring your creative touch! The curb appeal immediately captures your attention and invites you into a world of possibilities. Enter into a charming living room dappled with light, a central fireplace, box beam ceilings and original architectural built-ins. The adjoining dining room and the eat-in kitchen overlook the garden and open to a romantic patio and backyard. Upstairs, 2++ bedrooms share a full bath and offer ample plus space. A bright loft area makes a great space for sleeping, playing or storage. With hardwood flooring throughout and freshly painted, potential abounds in this sweet home, filled with character, charm and light. The lush level backyard provides a serene backdrop with mature trees, lawn and sitting areas. A spacious detached studio offers room for expansion and the opportunity for a private retreat, an office, art studio, or guest suite. The driveway has off-street parking for at least 2 cars. 99 Walk Score. Perfect location and an easy stroll to the Elmwood shops, library, hospital, dining, and parks, as well as Whole Foods, BART and Alta Bates hospital.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
3,150 sq ftLot Size
$1,156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Anja Plowright•DRE #01351797• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Listed by Colette Ford•DRE #01158883• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Adam Nousomme•DRE #02145925• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41039695
Nov 1, 2023
Sold
$900,000
$767/sq ft
Oct 23, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 22, 2023
Listed
$895,000
$763/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 25, 1995
Sold
$273,000
$233/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 1987
Sold
$166,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,622 (+7.7%)
$280,908 + $655,452
$936,360
2024
$14,499 (+61.0%)
$275,400 + $642,600
$918,000
2023
$9,005 (+0.4%)
$270,000 + $630,000
$900,000
2022
$8,967
$129,627 + $302,463
$432,090
2021
$8,963 (+6.0%)
$129,627 + $302,463
$432,090
2020
$8,460 (+4.7%)
$127,085 + $296,533
$423,618
2019
$8,082 (+2.3%)
$125,782 + $293,493
$419,275
2018
$7,903 (+3.7%)
$123,316 + $287,739
$411,055
2017
$7,619 (+4.2%)
$118,528 + $276,567
$395,095
2016
$7,311 (+1.7%)
$118,528 + $276,567
$395,095
2015
$7,189 (+1.3%)
$116,205 + $271,146
$387,351
2014
$7,096 (+2.0%)
$112,218 + $261,843
$374,061
2013
$6,959 (+3.6%)
$112,218 + $261,843
$374,061
2012
$6,718 (+2.4%)
$111,711 + $260,660
$372,371
2011
$6,560 (+0.7%)
$109,521 + $255,550
$365,071
2010
$6,515 (−0.2%)
$107,374 + $250,539
$357,913
2009
$6,525 (+6.3%)
$106,572 + $248,668
$355,240
2008
$6,136
$106,826 + $249,261
$356,087
Tax history for 2931 Florence St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,622 (+7.7%)
$280,908 + $655,452
$936,360
2024
$14,499 (+61.0%)
$275,400 + $642,600
$918,000
2023
$9,005 (+0.4%)
$270,000 + $630,000
$900,000
2022
$8,967
$129,627 + $302,463
$432,090
2021
$8,963 (+6.0%)
$129,627 + $302,463
$432,090
2020
$8,460 (+4.7%)
$127,085 + $296,533
$423,618
2019
$8,082 (+2.3%)
$125,782 + $293,493
$419,275
2018
$7,903 (+3.7%)
$123,316 + $287,739
$411,055
2017
$7,619 (+4.2%)
$118,528 + $276,567
$395,095
2016
$7,311 (+1.7%)
$118,528 + $276,567
$395,095
2015
$7,189 (+1.3%)
$116,205 + $271,146
$387,351
2014
$7,096 (+2.0%)
$112,218 + $261,843
$374,061
2013
$6,959 (+3.6%)
$112,218 + $261,843
$374,061
2012
$6,718 (+2.4%)
$111,711 + $260,660
$372,371
2011
$6,560 (+0.7%)
$109,521 + $255,550
$365,071
2010
$6,515 (−0.2%)
$107,374 + $250,539
$357,913
2009
$6,525 (+6.3%)
$106,572 + $248,668
$355,240
2008
$6,136
$106,826 + $249,261
$356,087
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
1,173
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 157102200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Jan 8, 2025 • Final
Building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Parking Spaces
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile
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.