1627 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94703
South Berkeley NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $880,000 - $1,035,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
864
Sq Ft
$1,139/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
- Solid Surface Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Grove Park
About This Home
As of June 2019Nestled in a garden setting, this urban oasis is a charming vintage bungalow with a sleek makeover. The kitchen and the bathroom have been completely redone, with creative storage solutions and contemporary finishes and materials. There is a greywater system from the washer to provide extra water to the trees and shrubs, a Nest Thermostat to communicate with the heater, radiant heat in the bathroom floor nooks and crannies, built-in cupboard in the dining room and a lovely fireplace. Located on a bicycle boulevard, it is easy to get to BART, Berkeley Bowl, the Lorin Farmer's Market, the tool lending library, parks and more. With a WalkScore of 82 and a BikeScore of 100, it is a perfect place to live and leave your car at home.
Last Listed By
Mary Canavan
THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01015527 Listed on: 05/10/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $13,861
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 3,840 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Rectangular Lot
- Garden
- Back and Front Yard
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Raised Foundation
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
- Brick Fireplace
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Utility Room
- Wood Flooring
- Smart Thermostat
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Dishwasher
- Solid Surface Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Low Flow Toliet
- Low Flow Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Insulation
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Floor Furnace
- Space Heater
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Radiant Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Bridge Aor Association
- South Berkeley Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 53167311
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 10, 2019
Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Staller Eric
Bought by
Kunchai Kongporn P and Kunchai Meghan K
Seller's Agent
Mary Canavan
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$910,000
Premium/Discount to List
$161,000
21.5%
Total Days on Market
11
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
$74,228
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.23%
Original Mortgage
$726,525
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 13, 2015
Sold by
Staller Sietske
Bought by
Staller Eric
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 9, 2015
Sold by
Brunn Jonathan R and Beachy Stephen E
Bought by
Staller Eric
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$516,000
Interest Rate
3.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 20, 2007
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co
Bought by
Brunn Jonathan R and Beachy Stephen E
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$321,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 21, 2007
Sold by
Franco Raul and Franco Angelica
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Co and Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 5, 2004
Sold by
Peterson Samuel C and Peterson Miyoko F
Bought by
Franco Raul and Franco Angelica
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
5.56%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 8, 1998
Sold by
Kramer Robert
Bought by
Peterson Samuel C and Peterson Miyoko F
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 30, 1998
Sold by
Smith Jerline F
Bought by
Kramer Robert
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,110
Interest Rate
7.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 24, 1997
Sold by
Diversified Unlimited Inc
Bought by
L & A Enterprises
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 21, 1997
Sold by
Smith Jerline F
Bought by
Diversified Unlimited Inc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000
Interest Rate
7.36%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunchai Kongporn P | $910,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Staller Eric | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Staller Eric | $645,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Brunn Jonathan R | $398,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Deutsche Bank National Trust Co | $423,000 | Lsi Title | |
| Franco Raul | $450,000 | Fidelity Title Company | |
| Peterson Samuel C | $156,000 | Commonwealth Land Title | |
| Kramer Robert | $107,560 | -- | |
| L & A Enterprises | -- | -- | |
| Diversified Unlimited Inc | $2,054 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Kunchai Meghan K | $728,000 | |
| Closed | Kunchai Kongporn P | $726,525 | |
| Previous Owner | Staller Eric | $516,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Brunn Jonathan R | $182,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Brunn Jonathan R | $321,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franco Raul | $607,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Franco Raul | $531,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franco Raul | $436,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Franco Raul | $337,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Peterson Samuel C | $246,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Peterson Samuel C | $70,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Peterson Samuel C | $156,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kramer Robert | $38,110 | |
| Previous Owner | Kramer Robert | $84,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Smith Jerline | $26,799 | |
| Previous Owner | Diversified Unlimited Inc | $2,000 | |
| Closed | Franco Raul | $67,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $910,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/05/2019 06/05/19 | Sold | $910,000 | +21.5% | $1,053 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2019 05/21/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/10/2019 05/10/19 | For Sale | $749,000 | -- | $867 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,861 | $988,202 | $298,560 | $696,642 |
| 2023 | $13,590 | $975,692 | $292,707 | $682,985 |
| 2022 | $13,386 | $949,564 | $286,969 | $669,595 |
| 2021 | $13,441 | $930,808 | $281,342 | $656,466 |
| 2020 | $12,829 | $928,200 | $278,460 | $649,740 |
| 2019 | $9,779 | $684,473 | $205,342 | $479,131 |
| 2018 | $9,628 | $671,057 | $201,317 | $469,740 |
| 2017 | $9,284 | $657,900 | $197,370 | $460,530 |
| 2016 | $9,027 | $645,000 | $193,500 | $451,500 |
| 2015 | $6,381 | $434,970 | $130,491 | $304,479 |
| 2014 | $6,338 | $426,452 | $127,935 | $298,517 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2019
Mary Canavan
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
(510) 502-2012
3 in this area
30 Total Sales
-
Jodi Nishimura
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
(510) 459-0471
18 in this area
197 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40865059
APN: 053-1673-011-00
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