$805,000
SOLD APR 23, 2021

2421 Russell St Unit 10 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
880 Sq Ft
$315/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$915 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tile Countertops
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • End Unit
  • 4-minute walk to Bateman Park

About This Home

As of August 2021

Live in Elmwood and enjoy the good life! This 1946 two-story unit lives more like a townhouse with the living space on the main level, and two-bedrooms and full bath on the upper level. With 11 total units, this is one of only two units that face Russell Street, allowing for wonderful south-facing light throughout the day, and yet set back enough to allow for peace and quiet. The living room and dining room are well-proportioned, and lead to the original kitchen w/ updated appliances. There is access to a small shared yard. Upstairs, the front bedroom is of gracious size with a large closet. The unit comes with one covered parking spot and a generous storage unit (built in 2010). Modern conveniences include a tankless water heater, and A/C for those warmer days. This is a great home-alternative for those seeking to be in a fantastic Berkeley location. Professional HOA. College Ave shops, Cal campus, Alta Bates, Whole Foods and Rockridge BART are all within a short distance. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Roethle

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01945375 Listed on: 03/05/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Reichert

License #01078832

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,046

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Landscaped
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

HOA Fees

  • $315 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Tile Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 53169137

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common hot water, exterior maintenance, management fee, insurance, ground maintenance, reserves, trash
  • 11 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 569-0722
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • The building has rules on how big a pet can be within a unit

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,046

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$315 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Telegraph -> Russell
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Utility Room, Tile Counters
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • View: No
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit
  • Construction Type: Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Carport

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Coin Operated, Community Facility
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Laundry
  • Association Fee: 315
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-569-0722
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Number Limit, Size Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Hot Water, Exterior Maintenance, Management Fee, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Reserves, Trash

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 53169137
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 11

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2021
Closed on
Jul 7, 2021
Sold by
Avery Philip J and Bey Jamila
Bought by
Ukai Yayoi
Seller's Agent
Nancy Reichert
Buyer's Agent
Michael Minson
Keller Williams San Francisco
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$815,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
2%
Current Estimated Value
$813,762

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,238
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.51%
Original Mortgage
$733,500
Outstanding Balance
$673,628
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2021
Closed on
Apr 14, 2021
Sold by
Baughman Nicholas and Hubbard Marlene
Bought by
Avery Philip J and Bey Jamila
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Reichert
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
$56,000
7.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.51%
Original Mortgage
$644,000
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 2009
Sold by
Nichols Roger
Bought by
Baughman Nicholas and Hubbard Marlene

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,025
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2008
Sold by
Nichols Sheryl
Bought by
Nichols Roger

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$234,025
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1997
Sold by
Gaspardone Leo J and Gaspardone Jane
Bought by
Nichols Roger

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,150
Interest Rate
7.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $815,000 First American Title Company
Grant Deed $805,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $430,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $117,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $733,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $644,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,080 FHA
Previous Owner $234,025 FHA
Previous Owner $142,191 Unknown
Previous Owner $110,800 Unknown
Previous Owner $111,150 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $815,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $805,000 -- --
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Sold $815,000 +2.0% $926 / Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $799,000 -0.7% $908 / Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $805,000 +7.5% $915 / Sq Ft
03/30/2021 03/30/21 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2021 03/20/21 For Sale $749,000 0.0% $851 / Sq Ft
03/17/2021 03/17/21 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2021 03/05/21 For Sale $749,000 -- $851 / 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 $12,046 $840,925 $254,377 $593,548
2023 $11,806 $831,300 $249,390 $581,910
2022 $11,622 $808,000 $244,500 $570,500
2021 $8,070 $504,540 $153,462 $358,078
2020 $7,654 $506,298 $151,889 $354,409
2019 $7,367 $496,374 $148,912 $347,462
2018 $7,245 $486,643 $145,993 $340,650
2017 $6,982 $477,101 $143,130 $333,971
2016 $6,849 $467,748 $140,324 $327,424
2015 $6,760 $460,727 $138,218 $322,509
2014 $6,718 $451,705 $135,511 $316,194
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40940286

bridgeMLS

APN: 053-1691-037-00