$975,000
OPEN SUN 1PM - 4PM

1252 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94702

West Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,472/month

Total Views 1,545
2 Beds
1 Bath
852 Sq Ft
$1,144 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Spanish Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to San Pablo Park

About This Home

Charming Spanish-Inspired California Bungalow! This light-filled, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends timeless character with modern touches. Enjoy a tastefully renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard complete with a new deck, potential veggie garden area, and low-maintenance landscaping—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The detached one-car garage, complete with elegant French doors and a convenient side access door, offers incredible versatility. Whether you're envisioning a private home office, a personal gym, an art studio, or even a cozy guest retreat, this flexible space is ready to suit your lifestyle needs. With a Walk Score of 87, Bike Score of 91, you're just steps from local park, shops, restaurants, and convenient commuter options. Move-in ready and full of warmth—don’t miss this inviting bungalow!

Listing Agent

Ray Sharma

Century 21 Bay Realty License #01255064 Listed on: 05/29/2025

Century 21 Bay Realty

Co-Listing Agent

Michael Price-Brown

Century 21 Bay Realty License #01300135

Open House Schedule

  • Sunday, June 01, 2025
    1:00 to 4:00 pm
    6/1/2025 1:00:00 PM +00:00
    6/1/2025 4:00:00 PM +00:00
    Beautiful Berkeley Charmer! Don't miss this one! 2br, 1ba, centrally located. Converted garage with off street parking.
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,989

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 3,105 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Converted Garage

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Tankless Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Southwest Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53162937

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,989

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CCBRRS
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTHWEST BERKELEY
  • Directions: Ashby to San Pablo to Russell Street
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Other
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Low Maintenance
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Other, See Remarks

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Other
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3105
  • Parcel Number: 53162937

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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
2024 $11,989 $786,858 $236,057 $550,801
2023 $11,693 $771,434 $231,430 $540,004
2022 $11,449 $756,308 $226,892 $529,416
2021 $11,490 $741,480 $222,444 $519,036
2020 $10,977 $733,880 $220,164 $513,716
2019 $10,647 $719,493 $215,848 $503,645
2018 $10,474 $705,390 $211,617 $493,773
2017 $10,111 $691,560 $207,468 $484,092
2016 $9,845 $678,000 $203,400 $474,600
2015 $1,895 $35,292 $18,972 $16,320
2014 $1,847 $34,600 $18,600 $16,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2025 05/29/25 For Sale $975,000 +43.8% $1,144 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $678,000 -- --
08/28/2015 08/28/15 Sold $678,000 +19.2% $712 / Sq Ft
08/06/2015 08/06/15 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2015 07/22/15 For Sale $569,000 -- $598 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $678,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $475,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $370,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $435,478 FHA
Previous Owner $35,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41099249

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APN: 053-1629-037-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94702 West Berkeley

1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 and is currently priced at $975,000, approximately $1,144 per square foot. This property was built in 1926. 1252 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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