Just above the stately pillars of Claremont Court, on arguably the most stunning South Berkeley street lined by a canopy of old-growth sycamores, sits this classic 1916 Italianate Craftsman — offered for the first time in 65 years. Exceptional decorative corbels, exquisite period window detailing, and pristine red gum and white oak woodwork throughout speak to both the craftsmanship of the era and the care of those who have called it home. Walk into a large entry hall, then step into a living room with original wood and glass pocket doors, which flows into a dining room with original white oak trim, crown moulding, and a built-in china cabinet. The kitchen and sun room combination opens to a large level-out deck, then just a few steps down to a lawn surrounded by established garden plantings. In addition to generously sized bedrooms and baths, a two-car garage has been expanded into a workshop with heating and skylights. A spacious basement provides bonus possibilities*, as well as a designated laundry area served by a laundry chute. Close to the Elmwood Shopping District, Emerson & John Muir elementary schools**, Monkey Island, Willard Park, and the iconic Claremont Hotel and spa. Bus lines run down College Avenue and around the corner on Derby. The 36 line connects with Rockridge BART, and the Rockridge retail area — UC Berkeley is just a short distance away. BESO score of 7.
Property Details
Price:
$1,895,000
MLS #:
41134954
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
CLAREMONT COURT
Listed Date:
May 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,240
Lot Size:
5,000 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1916
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
LAM, WOOD
Heating
ELC, FA, GAS
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Levels
U
Exterior
Architectural Style
CRF
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
STC
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
SBL, BA
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
DK
Roof
SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2909 Forest Ave Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionCLAREMONT COURT
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94705
Subdivisions in Berkeley
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Berkeley as of May 21, 2026
126
Single Family Listed
53
Avg DOM
570
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,541,199
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the CLAREMONT COURT subdivision, 2909 Forest Ave Berkeley CA is a Single Family for sale in Berkeley, CA, 94705. It is listed for $1,895,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,240 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1916. The current price per square foot is $846. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Berkeley is $570. The average listing price for Single Family in Berkeley is $1,541,199.
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