NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2238 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94705

South Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,154,000 - $1,433,721

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$1,031/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 03, 2023

Last sale price $1,250,000 $1,042 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,370/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Walk-in Shower
  • Malcolm X Elementary School Rated A
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Space Heater

About This Home

As of November 2023

Located in a very desirable area of Berkeley. Close to Berkeley Bowl and Telegraph Ave. Front house has 2 bedrooms and all original features are intact. Beautiful yard lovingly attended by tenants in the back. All units are occupied. Utilities are shared by tenants. Front house is a 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, Rear upstairs 1 Bedroom 1 bath, Basement 1 Bedroom, 1 bath. Garage was converted into a storage space.

Last Listed By

Noni Robinson

Metropolitan Realty License #00970629 Listed on: 09/08/2023

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 4,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Stucco

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Parking

  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • Walk-in Shower
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Space Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 1,200 Sq Ft Building
  • Bridge Aor Association

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,143

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Directions: Telegraph to Russell
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Basement: None
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Shower Stall(s)

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Space Heater
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4300
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2023
Closed on
Oct 30, 2023
Sold by
Lopez Hugo V and Lopez Amy R
Bought by
Peng Zhiyuan
Seller's Agent
Noni Robinson
Metropolitan Realty
Buyer's Agent
Igbinoghene Edebiri
Keller Williams
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$261,000
26.39%
Total Days on Market
22
Views
85
Current Estimated Value
$1,236,930

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$13,070
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.70%
Original Mortgage
$990,000
Outstanding Balance
$974,839
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$262,091

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2022
Sold by
Cuyahoga Partners Llc
Bought by
Lopez Hugo V and Gonzales Amy R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$816,000
Interest Rate
4.16%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2019
Closed on
Mar 4, 2020
Sold by
Dougherty Michael R
Bought by
Cuyahoga Partners Llc
Seller's Agent
Noni Robinson
Metropolitan Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gary Robinson
Metropolitan Realty
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-6.54%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.66%
Original Mortgage
$1,160,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2002
Sold by
Mehari Winta
Bought by
Tewolde Abraham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,800
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2002
Sold by
Kashani Joe and Kashani Maryam
Bought by
Tewolde Abraham

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$38,800
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1998
Sold by
Kashani Hossein and Kashani Joe
Bought by
Joe & Maryam Kashani 1998 Revocable Trus

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1995
Sold by
Attar Faramarz H
Bought by
Kashani Hossein and Kashani Roghieh

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
Peng Zhiyuan $1,250,000 Wfg National Title Insurance C
Lopez Hugo V $1,085,000 First American Title
Cuyahoga Partners Llc $700,000 First American Title Company
Tewolde Abraham -- Placer Title Company
Tewolde Abraham $392,000 Placer Title Company
Joe & Maryam Kashani 1998 Revocable Trus -- --
Kashani Hossein $84,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peng Zhiyuan $990,000
Previous Owner Lopez Hugo V $816,000
Previous Owner Cuyahoga Partners Llc $1,160,000
Previous Owner Tewolde Abraham $141,400
Previous Owner Tewolde Abraham $459,000
Previous Owner Tewolde Abraham $357,800
Previous Owner Tewolde Abraham $38,800
Previous Owner Tewolde Abraham $294,000
Closed Tewolde Abraham $19,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $700,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,250,000 -- --
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Sold $1,250,000 +26.4% $1,042 / Sq Ft
09/30/2023 09/30/23 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2023 09/08/23 For Sale $989,000 +41.3% $824 / Sq Ft
03/06/2020 03/06/20 Sold $700,000 -6.5% $438 / Sq Ft
10/21/2019 10/21/19 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2019 09/13/19 For Sale $749,000 -- $468 / 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
2024 $18,143 $1,243,000 $375,000 $875,000
2023 $16,431 $1,106,700 $332,010 $774,690
2022 $11,735 $721,391 $216,417 $504,974
2021 $11,753 $707,251 $212,175 $495,076
2020 $9,064 $529,485 $158,845 $370,640
2019 $8,651 $519,105 $155,731 $363,374
2018 $8,494 $508,928 $152,678 $356,250
2017 $8,174 $498,952 $149,685 $349,267
2016 $7,874 $489,172 $146,751 $342,421
2015 $7,766 $481,826 $144,548 $337,278
2014 $7,876 $472,390 $141,717 $330,673
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Noni Robinson

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Noni Robinson

    Metropolitan Realty

    (510) 339-4780

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Noni Robinson
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  • Igbinoghene Edebiri

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Igbinoghene Edebiri

    Keller Williams

    (510) 459-7407

    1 in this area

    13 Total Sales

    Igbinoghene Edebiri
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  • Gary Robinson

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Gary Robinson

    Metropolitan Realty

    (510) 339-4700

    1 in this area

    17 Total Sales

    Gary Robinson
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41038633

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1580-003-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 South Berkeley

2238 Russell St, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2238 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 08 September 2023 and is currently estimated at $1,236,930, approximately $1,030 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 2238 Russell St 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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