2911 Claremont Ave Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Berkeley,CA 94705
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Elmwood
MLS Listing ID 41065922
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1918
Lot Size 3,127 Sqft
Property Description
The Claremont Firehouse was commissioned in 1914 and built by 1918 by the City of Berkeley to house one firetruck, Engine #7. Notably, designed by Walter H. Ratcliff, Jr. while he was the Berkeley City architect. A three-man dormitory was located on the second floor in order to house firemen. Over the years it has been a cultural center, a flower shop, concert space, an art gallery and always an eclectic hub of commerce style and fun. Held by the same family for over 50 years, this treasure in the Claremont is again available and ready for its next owner’s vision. Showcasing a large high ceiling gallery space and garden on the first level (the original garage for firetruck #7) and a 1 bedroom one bath with kitchen and living space on the upper level. A large roof deck on the upper level enjoys a stunning view of the pergola of the Claremont hotel. Two parking spaces are included in the lot alongside the property and one additional space on the bricks at the front. Zoned commercial/office/residential mixed use opens the possible application of this stunning building to multiple uses. Distinguishing the façade are decoratively carved projecting roof beams and six arched ornate second-story windows.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Zoning mix
Interior
Heating Wall Furnace
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Type None
Exterior
Garage Off Street,One Space
Garage Spaces 3.0
Garage Description 3.0
Pool None
Roof Type Composition,Shingle
Building
Lot Description Back Yard
Story Two
Sewer Public Sewer
New Construction No
Others
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional