2909 Forest Ave

• Sat May 16, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  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

• Sun May 17, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

  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

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.

Current Status

New

Original Price

$1,895,000

List Price

$1,895,000

On Market Date

May 15, 2026

Property Type

Detached

D/N/S

Claremont Court

Zip Code

94705

MLS ID

41134954

APN

54170210

Year Built

1916

Stories in Building

2

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

MAXEBRDI

Origin MLS System

Bridge AOR

Bed

3

Bath

2.5 (2/1)

Parking

2

Detached, Garage, Off Street, Workshop in Garage

SQ FT

2,240

SQ FT Source

Assessor Auto-Fill

Lot SQ FT

5,000.0

Lot Acres

0.12 Acres

Pool Info

None

Kitchen

Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, 220 Volt Outlet, Breakfast Bar, Laminate Counters, Eat-in Kitchen, Electric Range/Cooktop, Disposal, Oven Built-in, Pantry

Cooling

None

Disclosures

Other - Call/See Agent

Entry Level

Exterior Details

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Flooring

Hardwood, Laminate

Foundation

Fire Place

Living Room

Heating

Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Laundry

220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer

Upper Level

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

Main Level

0.5 Bath, Main Entry

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Craftsman

Construction Status

Existing

Additional Miscellaneous Features

Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Location

Premium Lot, Rectangular Lot

Roof

Composition Shingles, Other

Water and Sewer

Public

Fee

Unavailable

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