NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1236 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,003,000 - $1,014,300

2 Beds
1 Bath
958 Sq Ft
$1,054/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2022

Last sale price $1,000,100 $1,044 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,839/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to San Pablo Park

About This Home

As of July 2022

This charming and vibrant 2 bedroom 1 bath home located in the South Berkeley/San Pablo Park neighborhood of Berkeley needed some love. We refinished all the floors, replaced the cabinets and counters and appliances, we remodeled the bathroom, we painted the interior and exterior and removed old tired landscaping and replaced it with fresh beautiful new plantings. We are open Sunday we hope you can come see the transformation of this lovely home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 06/02/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Williams

License #02006805

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,222

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 2,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision, Darling Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53162933

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,222

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: San Pablo to Russell
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Storage, Workshop, Counter - Solid Surface
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Int Access From Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2920
  • Parcel Number: 53162933
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2022
Closed on
Jul 22, 2022
Sold by
Vicky Provencher
Bought by
Makhijani Viren and Makhijani Lori
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Steve Williams
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,000,100
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.11%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,032,711

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,611
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.63%
Original Mortgage
$799,090
Outstanding Balance
$765,614
Interest Rate
4.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$285,106

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1998
Sold by
Williams Wayne
Bought by
Giessner Richard M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7.15%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Makhijani Viren $1,000,500 Chicago Title
Giessner Richard M $156,500 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Makhijani Viren $799,090
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $224,794
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $228,500
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $235,500
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $100,000
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $143,300
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $148,800
Previous Owner Giessner Richard M $125,000
Closed Giessner Richard M $23,440
Closed Makhijani Viren $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,000,100 -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 Sold $1,000,100 +0.1% $1,044 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2022 06/25/22 For Sale $999,000 0.0% $1,043 / Sq Ft
06/23/2022 06/23/22 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2022 06/12/22 Price Changed $999,000 -9.1% $1,043 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 For Sale $1,099,000 -- $1,147 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $14,222 $1,033,920 $312,224 $728,696
2024 $14,222 $962,000 $290,700 $678,300
2023 $13,996 $920,000 $276,000 $644,000
2022 $5,134 $228,016 $70,565 $164,451
2021 $5,124 $223,408 $69,181 $161,227
2020 $4,830 $228,046 $68,472 $159,574
2019 $4,604 $223,576 $67,130 $156,446
2018 $4,499 $219,193 $65,814 $153,379
2017 $4,320 $214,896 $64,524 $150,372
2016 $4,137 $210,683 $63,259 $147,424
2015 $4,068 $207,518 $62,308 $145,210
2014 $4,013 $203,454 $61,088 $142,366
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrea Gordon

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Andrea Gordon

    Compass

    (510) 421-6818

    8 in this area

    265 Total Sales

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  • Steve Williams

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Steve Williams

    (510) 872-2360

    1 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40991417

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1629-033-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1236 Russell St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1236 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 since 02 June 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,009,325, approximately $1,053 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 1236 Russell St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School.

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