NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $780,000 - $920,808

2 Beds
1 Bath
728 Sq Ft
$1,185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 21, 2023

Last sale price $850,000 $1,168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,708/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Security Gate
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 1-minute walk to Grove Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Conscious living comes with a small footprint at 1836 Russell Street. This fully remodeled home features two bedrooms, one bath and a quaint backyard with an automated gate offering one car driveway parking. Perfect for a young professional or a couple looking for their first home in beautiful South Berkeley, it features an open living floor plan with brand new windows, floors, bathroom and kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with LG stainless steel appliances, a five burner chef range, and a large quartz island that doubles as a dining space, giving you all the comforts of elevated Berkeley living in under 800sf. On top of having direct en suite access to the newly renovated bathroom, a beautiful double vanity with an adjustable smart LED lit mirror makes the space feel like true luxury. Both bedrooms have modular closets with multiple adjustable features that can be customized to your particular needs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Damir Emric

Compass License #02152972 Listed on: 09/27/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Eileen Townsend

Compass License #02019343

Last Buyer's Agent

James Schalich

Redfin License #02050584

Redfin

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,797

Year Built

  • Built in 1902

Lot Details

  • 1,840 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Security Gate
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5316002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,797

Year Built

Built in 1902

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBCOMPP
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTH BERKELEY
  • Directions: Martin Luther King to west on Russell Street
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Other
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms, Stone Counters, Kitchen Island, Updated Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Island, Microwave, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Security Gate
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Spaces
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1840
  • Parcel Number: 5316002
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2023
Closed on
Nov 13, 2023
Sold by
Guo Mingzhou and Guo Wenqu
Bought by
Zacks Gabrielle Sima and Doll Stephen Andrew
Seller's Agent
Damir Emric
Compass
Buyer's Agent
James Schalich
Redfin
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$850,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
6.38%
Views
81
Current Estimated Value
$862,952

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,952
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.68%
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,069
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$279,951

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2023
Closed on
Jul 25, 2023
Sold by
Wright Family Revocable Trust
Bought by
Guo Mingzhou and Lin Wenqu
Seller's Agent
Karl Schonian
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Damir Emric
Compass
List Price
$688,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-1.89%
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
105.52%
Original Mortgage
$5,000,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2010
Sold by
Wright Johnie M and Wright Family Trust
Bought by
Wright Johnie M and Sawyer Laverne Rose

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Wright Johnie M and Wright Mildred M
Bought by
Wright Johnie M and Wright Mildred M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 1998
Sold by
Wright Johnnie M
Bought by
Wright Johnnie M and Wright Mildred Maxine
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zacks Gabrielle Sima $850,000 Chicago Title
Guo Mingzhou $675,000 Chicago Title
Wright Johnie M -- None Available
Wright Johnie M -- --
Wright Johnie M -- --
Wright Johnnie M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zacks Gabrielle Sima $680,000
Previous Owner Guo Mingzhou $5,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $850,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $675,000 -- --
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Sold $850,000 +6.4% $1,168 / Sq Ft
10/18/2023 10/18/23 For Sale $799,000 0.0% $1,098 / Sq Ft
10/12/2023 10/12/23 Pending -- -- --
09/26/2023 09/26/23 For Sale $799,000 +18.4% $1,098 / Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Sold $675,000 -1.9% $927 / Sq Ft
07/10/2023 07/10/23 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2023 06/26/23 For Sale $688,000 -- $945 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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
2025 $11,797 $860,000 $260,100 $606,900
2024 $11,797 $843,000 $255,000 $595,000
2023 $1,913 $25,922 $16,260 $9,662
2022 $1,843 $25,413 $15,941 $9,472
2021 $1,820 $24,915 $15,629 $9,286
2020 $1,655 $24,659 $15,468 $9,191
2019 $1,512 $24,176 $15,165 $9,011
2018 $1,465 $23,702 $14,868 $8,834
2017 $1,382 $23,237 $14,576 $8,661
2016 $1,277 $22,782 $14,291 $8,491
2015 $1,251 $22,440 $14,076 $8,364
2014 $1,222 $22,000 $13,800 $8,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41040251

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1600-002-00