This distinguished brown shingled Craftsman home sits prominently in the middle of the block. The 1914 home has been lovingly maintained & retains all it’s original period details. A built-in bench in the foyer, original woodwork & wainscoting, living room with boxed beamed ceilings, pocket doors, hardwood floors & a complete wall of built-in shelves. The main floor features a generous sized LR w/a brick fireplace flanked by original leaded glass windows. An adjoining formal dining room w/boxed ceilings & built-ins. The kitchen w/a casual eat in area and a door leading out to the yard with a newly designed patio area. Beyond the kitchen is a full bath and laundry room. Up the stairs, 4 bedrooms & a fully updated bath. One BR features a sunroom office. A newly finished attic & garage. Situated in the prized Elmwood neighborhood just a short block from College Ave shops & restaurants. Highways 13 & 24 are minutes away, and both Ashby and Rockridge BART stations are close by.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
3,240 sq ftLot Size
$1,304Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jenny Wang•DRE #01241501• Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with Julia Temple•DRE #01429857• Compass
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40978423
Redfin Estimate
$2,512,066
$312K since sold in May 2026$6,000 since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 10.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.27M) of 5 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41099247
Jul 23, 2025
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Feb 23, 2022
Sold
$2,275,000
$1,181/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40978423
Feb 23, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2022
Sold
$2,275,000
$1,181/sq ft
Feb 4, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 19, 2022
Listed
$1,595,000
$828/sq ft
+37
This distinguished brown shingled Craftsman home sits prominently in the middle of the block. The 1914 home has been lovingly maintained & retains all it’s original period details. A built-in bench in the foyer, original woodwork & wainscoting, living room with boxed beamed ceilings, pocket doors, hardwood floors & a complete wall of built-in shelves. The main floor features a generous sized LR w/a brick fireplace flanked by original leaded glass windows. An adjoining formal dining room w/boxed ceilings & built-ins. The kitchen w/a casual eat in area and a door leading out to the yard with a newly designed patio area. Beyond the kitchen is a full bath and laundry room. Up the stairs, 4 bedrooms & a fully updated bath. One BR features a sunroom office. A newly finished attic & garage. Situated in the prized Elmwood neighborhood just a short block from College Ave shops & restaurants. Highways 13 & 24 are minutes away, and both Ashby and Rockridge BART stations are close by.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,865 (+12.9%)
$669,000 + $1,561,000
$2,230,000
2024
$31,773 (+6.6%)
$724,269 + $1,689,961
$2,414,230
2023
$29,815 (+410.5%)
$674,400 + $1,573,600
$2,248,000
2022
$5,840 (+0.7%)
$82,018 + $31,652
$113,670
2021
$5,797 (+11.4%)
$82,018 + $31,652
$113,670
2020
$5,204 (+10.8%)
$80,410 + $31,031
$111,441
2019
$4,696 (+3.3%)
$79,586 + $30,713
$110,299
2018
$4,544 (+4.1%)
$78,026 + $30,111
$108,137
2017
$4,366 (+8.5%)
$74,996 + $28,942
$103,938
2016
$4,022 (+2.1%)
$74,996 + $28,942
$103,938
2015
$3,939 (+2.7%)
$73,526 + $28,374
$101,900
2014
$3,834 (+0.9%)
$71,003 + $27,401
$98,404
2013
$3,799 (+3.1%)
$71,003 + $27,401
$98,404
2012
$3,683 (+3.6%)
$70,682 + $27,277
$97,959
2011
$3,557 (+1.7%)
$69,296 + $26,742
$96,038
2010
$3,496 (−16.5%)
$67,938 + $26,218
$94,156
2009
$4,187 (+10.7%)
$67,430 + $26,022
$93,452
2008
$3,781
$67,590 + $26,084
$93,674
Tax history for 2945 Magnolia St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,865 (+12.9%)
$669,000 + $1,561,000
$2,230,000
2024
$31,773 (+6.6%)
$724,269 + $1,689,961
$2,414,230
2023
$29,815 (+410.5%)
$674,400 + $1,573,600
$2,248,000
2022
$5,840 (+0.7%)
$82,018 + $31,652
$113,670
2021
$5,797 (+11.4%)
$82,018 + $31,652
$113,670
2020
$5,204 (+10.8%)
$80,410 + $31,031
$111,441
2019
$4,696 (+3.3%)
$79,586 + $30,713
$110,299
2018
$4,544 (+4.1%)
$78,026 + $30,111
$108,137
2017
$4,366 (+8.5%)
$74,996 + $28,942
$103,938
2016
$4,022 (+2.1%)
$74,996 + $28,942
$103,938
2015
$3,939 (+2.7%)
$73,526 + $28,374
$101,900
2014
$3,834 (+0.9%)
$71,003 + $27,401
$98,404
2013
$3,799 (+3.1%)
$71,003 + $27,401
$98,404
2012
$3,683 (+3.6%)
$70,682 + $27,277
$97,959
2011
$3,557 (+1.7%)
$69,296 + $26,742
$96,038
2010
$3,496 (−16.5%)
$67,938 + $26,218
$94,156
2009
$4,187 (+10.7%)
$67,430 + $26,022
$93,452
2008
$3,781
$67,590 + $26,084
$93,674
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: ROSMEAD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,926
Building Sq. Ft: 1,926
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,240
Legal Lot Number: 6,7
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0744
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,926
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,240 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1914
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 156512900
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Muir Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.39M – $2.89M
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