1524 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,330
Sq Ft
4,400
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Stone Countertops
- Home Office
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- No HOA
- 1 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of April 2024Bring your tools and imagination for this bungalow with a colonial vibe! Owned by the same family for several decades, 1524 Russell has seen plentiful family gatherings and now ready for you to restore it back to its former glory. An extra deep living room can host many guests while the charming dining room with brick fireplace is flanked with built-in cabinets. Discover hardwood flooring underneath the carpet in both bedrooms and hallways. A former sewing room may be converted into a 3rd bdrm, home office, walk-in closet or additional bath. A spacious, leveled lot with ADU* potential can be created (*Buyer to verify with City). Mature fruit trees include persimmon, orange, lemon, blueberry, and plum. Tackle your commute and grocery run with ease with BART and Berkeley Bowl being approx 1 mile away. Close proximity to fan favorites like Equinox, Sweet Adeline, UC Berkeley campus, the Claremont Club, parks, schools and all that wonderful Berkeley has to offer. Walk Score=85. Incredible potential to personalize your new home! 3D tour:
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Better Homes And Gardens Rp License #01972274 Listed on: 01/17/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,870
Year Built
- Built in 1921
Lot Details
- 4,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Rectangular Lot
- Back and Front Yard
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Utility Room
Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Stone Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Floor Furnace
- Satellite Dish
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Contra Costa Association
- Berkeley Subdivision, Fixer Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53161024
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 6, 2024
Closed on
Mar 27, 2024
Sold by
Tango Realty Solutions Llc
Bought by
Lehrach Bowell Trust and Bowell
Seller's Agent
Daniel Winkler
Winkler Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,595,000
Premium/Discount to List
$500,000
45.66%
Views
44
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
-$147,301
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.43%
Original Mortgage
$645,000
Outstanding Balance
$638,152
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$801,167
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 17, 2023
Closed on
Mar 9, 2023
Sold by
Salud Borja Lang Revocable Trust
Bought by
Tango Realty Solutions Llc
Seller's Agent
Martha Park
Better Homes And Gardens Rp
Buyer's Agent
Daniel Winkler
Winkler Real Estate Group
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$754,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,000
-2.71%
Views
120
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
105.53%
Original Mortgage
$1,026,812
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 6, 2022
Sold by
Salud Borja Lang Revocable Trust
Bought by
Salud Borja Lang Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2001
Sold by
Lang Daniel Lee
Bought by
Lang Salud B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.84%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $1,595,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $754,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $645,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,026,812 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $95,500 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $134,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $1,595,000 | -- | -- |
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $754,000 | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2024 04/02/24 | Sold | $1,595,000 | +45.7% | $829 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2024 03/21/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/17/2024 02/17/24 | For Sale | $1,095,000 | +45.2% | $569 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2023 03/21/23 | Sold | $754,000 | -8.6% | $567 / Sq Ft |
| 02/26/2023 02/26/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/23/2023 02/23/23 | Price Changed | $825,000 | +6.5% | $620 / Sq Ft |
| 02/16/2023 02/16/23 | For Sale | $775,000 | 0.0% | $583 / Sq Ft |
| 02/09/2023 02/09/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/05/2023 02/05/23 | For Sale | $775,000 | 0.0% | $583 / Sq Ft |
| 02/04/2023 02/04/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/17/2023 01/17/23 | For Sale | $775,000 | -- | $583 / Sq Ft |
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,870 | $769,080 | $230,724 | $538,356 |
| 2023 | $11,656 | $780,300 | $234,090 | $546,210 |
| 2022 | $4,501 | $143,328 | $99,568 | $50,760 |
| 2021 | $4,478 | $140,381 | $97,616 | $49,765 |
| 2020 | $4,170 | $145,869 | $96,615 | $49,254 |
| 2019 | $3,920 | $143,010 | $94,721 | $48,289 |
| 2018 | $3,815 | $140,206 | $92,864 | $47,342 |
| 2017 | $3,650 | $137,457 | $91,043 | $46,414 |
| 2016 | $3,454 | $134,762 | $89,258 | $45,504 |
| 2015 | $3,389 | $132,739 | $87,918 | $44,821 |
| 2014 | $3,326 | $130,139 | $86,196 | $43,943 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Daniel Winkler
Winkler Real Estate Group
(510) 421-4528
7 in this area
158 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Emma Morris
Red Oak Realty
(510) 508-5115
5 in this area
75 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Martha Park
Better Homes And Gardens Rp
(510) 612-1598
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
Map
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 41017159
APN: 053-1610-024-00
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