NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1656 Russell St Unit Upper Berkeley, CA 94703

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $968,000 - $1,335,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$1,079/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

This conveniently located, spacious and remodeled 3-bedroom, 1-bath unit features wood floors, tiles in the bathroom. It’s situated near UC Berkeley, the Berkeley Bowl, Ashby Bart, Grove Park, and the Tool Lending Library. The property is located on Bicycle boulevard and has a bike score of 98 (Biker's paradise) and a walk score of 89. The property is light and airy. Plus, you’ll enjoy the convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2014
Sold by
Chuah Cheong L
Bought by
Chuah Cheong L
Current Estimated Value
$1,186,984

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$379,808
Outstanding Balance
$282,235
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$854,713

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2003
Sold by
Liu Seung Sze and Liu Chuimei Ma
Bought by
Chuah Cheong L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$348,750
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2002
Sold by
Hau Edmond
Bought by
Liu Seung Sze and Liu Chuimei Ma

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$373,500
Interest Rate
6.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2000
Sold by
Aoki Katherine Harumi and Gauld Alexander
Bought by
Hau Edmond

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
7.9%

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
Chuah Cheong L -- Pacific Coast Title Company
Chuah Cheong L $465,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Liu Seung Sze $415,000 First American Title Guarant
Hau Edmond $260,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chuah Cheong L $379,808
Closed Chuah Cheong L $417,000
Closed Chuah Cheong $100,000
Closed Chuah Cheong L $348,750
Previous Owner Liu Seung Sze $373,500
Previous Owner Hau Edmond $208,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,750 -- --
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Rented $3,750 0.0% --
07/08/2024 07/08/24 For Rent $3,750 -- --

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
2024 $11,738 $648,134 $194,440 $453,694
2023 $11,478 $635,427 $190,628 $444,799
2022 $11,234 $622,968 $186,890 $436,078
2021 $11,236 $610,758 $183,227 $427,531
2020 $10,533 $604,500 $181,350 $423,150
2019 $10,010 $592,647 $177,794 $414,853
2018 $9,822 $581,026 $174,308 $406,718
2017 $9,474 $569,634 $170,890 $398,744
2016 $9,100 $558,464 $167,539 $390,925
2015 $8,970 $550,075 $165,022 $385,053
2014 $8,970 $539,301 $161,790 $377,511
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kyle Chuah

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kyle Chuah

    (510) 502-2288

    13 Total Sales

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California Alameda County Berkeley 94703 South Berkeley

1656 Russell St Unit Upper, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 1656 Russell St Unit Upper, Berkeley, CA 94703 and is currently estimated at $1,186,984, approximately $1,079 per square foot. 1656 Russell St Unit Upper is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Malcolm X Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and John Muir Elementary School.

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