NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2610 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,491 Sq Ft
4,700 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold December 24, 2020

Last sale price $1,600,000 $642 Per Sq Ft

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Cooling Available
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Greenhouse Windows
  • 5-minute walk to Willard Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

One incomparable parcel--unlimited possibilities. Discover this rare historic Golden Duplex in the coveted Elmwood district. Two distinct iconic Berkeley homes, freestanding studio, plus 2-car garage, on landscaped grounds one block from restaurants & shops on College Ave. Original two-story home built in 1906 is a spacious shingle-sided Modified Craftsman flooded by natural light with gorgeous hardwood floors & galley kitchen. Office with separate entrance is ideal for therapist/consultant. Second home, dated 1939, boasts vintage detailing & modern updates including on-demand hot water, new wiring & roof. Polished interior features large, adaptable spaces, tremendous windows, beautiful wood floors & classic California cooler. Bright studio (original carriage house) with electric/water/laundry has potential use for art, gym, shop, office or to convert to ADU. Fenced complex includes two courtyards & eco-sensitive, drip-irrigated landscaping. Garage wired for EV charging in both bays.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Herman Chan

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re License #01395481 Listed on: 12/04/2020

Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Crouch

ALL EAST BAY PROPERTIES License #01295378

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 4,700 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Front Yard Sprinklers
  • Garden

Parking

  • Garage

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Wood Shingle Exterior
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Greenhouse Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Floor Furnace

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2,491 Sq Ft Building
  • Contra Costa Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215692

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1923
  • Property Sub Type: 2HOUSES-1LOT
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Directions: Hillegass to Russell
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Basement: Partial
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Storage Area(s), Shower Stall(s)
  • Window Features: Greenhouse Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot, Level, Garden, Landscape Front
  • Construction Type: Shingles, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Front, Storage Area, Garden, Lawn Sprinkler

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Heating: Floor Furnace
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: CONTRA COSTA
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4700
  • Parcel Number: 5215692
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,600,000 -- --
12/24/2020 12/24/20 Sold $1,600,000 0.0% $642 / Sq Ft
12/16/2020 12/16/20 Pending -- -- --
12/04/2020 12/04/20 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $642 / Sq Ft
Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Herman Chan

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Herman Chan

    Golden Gate Sotheby's Int'l Re

    (415) 787-3450

    151 Total Sales

    Herman Chan
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  • Jason Crouch

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jason Crouch

    ALL EAST BAY PROPERTIES

    (510) 450-3807

    14 Total Sales

    Jason Crouch
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Map

Source: Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 40927165

Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®
California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2610 Russell St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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