Seller's Agent in 2020
Kathleen Wilson
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-1712
3 in this area
50 Total Sales
1504 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $828,000 - $1,092,138
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,040
Sq Ft
$960/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Bonus Room
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
About This Home
As of November 2020Dreamy backyard with abundant sunlight has everything you want in a tranquil oasis: a generous lawn, garden beds, a curved patio, and a mature Gingko tree. Your outdoor space is easily accessed from the kitchen, which opens to the living and dining rooms. Upgrades in this remodeled Craftsman include a chef’s kitchen, designer bathroom, seismic retrofitting, and a green friendly HVAC system with hard-to-find air conditioning. An eat-in kitchen nook and a generous laundry room can both be used as plus space for offices and zoom calls. Located on a Berkeley “Healthy Street” and rated “Very Walkable and Biker’s Paradise” by Walk Score®. Enjoy San Pablo Park, South Berkeley Farmers’ Market, Creekwood Restaurant, Homemade Cafe, and Berkeley Bowl. Ashby BART less than a mile away.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Red Oak Realty License #01343881 Listed on: 09/30/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 3,745 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- Multi-Level Property
- Formal Dining Room
- Bonus Room
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Free-Standing Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stone Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Multiple Heating Units
- Air Source Heat Pump
- Individual Controls for Heating
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- South Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53161018
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Nov 4, 2020
Sold by
Diamond Llana and Caro Bruce Timothy
Bought by
Hartzell Catherine Anne and Louie Alexander
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Wilson
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
List Price
$925,000
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
2.7%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$48,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.98%
Original Mortgage
$760,000
Outstanding Balance
$676,292
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$322,243
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Caro Bruce Timothy and Diamond Ilana Rainbow
Bought by
Diamond Ilana and Caro Bruce Timothy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 5, 2018
Sold by
Marks Evan A and Marks Leslie F
Bought by
Caro Bruce Timothy and Diamond Ilana Rainbow
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 19, 2014
Sold by
Vph Reo Sfr 2013 4Q Llc
Bought by
Marks Evan A and Marks Leslie
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$531,250
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 4, 2013
Sold by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Bought by
Vph Reo Sfr 2013 4Q Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 10, 2013
Sold by
Burns Julia Pearl and The Willie J Burns & Julia Pea
Bought by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 24, 2004
Sold by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Bought by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 19, 2002
Sold by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Bought by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,250
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 10, 2002
Sold by
Burns Willie J and Burns Julia Pearl
Bought by
Burns James S and Burns Sharon J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$276,250
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 2, 2001
Sold by
Burns Willie J and Burns Julia P
Bought by
Burns Marcus Edward
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartzell Catherine Anne | $950,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Diamond Ilana | -- | None Available | |
| Caro Bruce Timothy | -- | None Available | |
| Caro Bruce Timothy | $1,005,000 | Placer Title Company | |
| Marks Evan A | $625,000 | Stewart Title Company | |
| Vph Reo Sfr 2013 4Q Llc | $422,000 | Stewart Title Company | |
| Burns James S | -- | Stewart Title Company | |
| Burns James S | -- | -- | |
| Burns James S | -- | -- | |
| Burns James S | $221,000 | Financial Title Company | |
| Burns Marcus Edward | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hartzell Catherine Anne | $760,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Caro Bruce Timothy | $750,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Marks Evan A | $531,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Vph Reo Sfr 2013 4Q Llc | $342,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Burns James S | $276,250 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $950,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/12/2020 11/12/20 | Sold | $950,000 | +2.7% | $913 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2020 10/16/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/30/2020 09/30/20 | For Sale | $925,000 | -- | $889 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,212 | $1,021,298 | $308,489 | $719,809 |
| 2024 | $15,212 | $1,002,540 | $302,442 | $705,698 |
| 2023 | $14,853 | $988,380 | $296,514 | $691,866 |
| 2022 | $14,557 | $969,000 | $290,700 | $678,300 |
| 2021 | $14,963 | $950,000 | $285,000 | $665,000 |
| 2020 | $15,134 | $1,045,601 | $313,680 | $731,921 |
| 2019 | $14,293 | $1,025,100 | $307,530 | $717,570 |
| 2018 | $10,882 | $673,350 | $215,472 | $457,878 |
| 2017 | $10,483 | $660,150 | $211,248 | $448,902 |
| 2016 | $9,902 | $647,206 | $207,106 | $440,100 |
| 2015 | $10,469 | $637,487 | $203,996 | $433,491 |
| 2014 | $7,946 | $421,600 | $126,400 | $295,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kathleen Wilson
-
Gretchen Roethle
G
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
(415) 599-6200
4 in this area
51 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40923183
APN: 053-1610-018-00
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