NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2638 Russell St Unit 1 Berkeley, CA 94705

Elmwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $649,000 - $732,558

1 Bed
1 Bath
685 Sq Ft
$350/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold March 18, 2024

Last sale price $722,500 $1,055 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,041/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2024

Condo in 1927 Elmwood showcase building. Exceptionally well-located in the heart of it all...just a half block to cafes, shops, and restaurants in one of the oldest commercial districts of Berkeley. Lovely old details combined with fresh modern updates are grounded with matchstick hardwood floors. Original glass door knobs, wood-pane windows, and a cute phone cubby call back time. A massive shared deck is right outside the back kitchen door...to facilitate BBQ, or a daily dose of vitamin D. Other conveniences include a gas fireplace, custom closets, and dishwasher. Laundry, water, and exterior maintenance are covered by monthly dues. Near buses, BART, U.C. campus, and trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristi Roberts

Red Oak Realty License #01472139 Listed on: 02/21/2024

Red Oak Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Alissa Custer

District Homes License #01703944

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,949

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $350 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Partial Basement
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Ground Level

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52156836

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior maintenance, hazard insurance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 4 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 000-0000
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Laundry Facilities

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,949

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$350 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Benvenue then east on Russell
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: One Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Entry Location: Ground Floor Location
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ground Floor Location, No Additional Rooms, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Landscape Front
  • Foundation Details: Earthquake Braced
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Other
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Community Facility, In Basement
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: BBQ Area, Other, Laundry Free
  • Association Fee: 350
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-000-0000
  • Association: Yes
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Exterior Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Other, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4446
  • Parcel Number: 52156836
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Mar 12, 2024
Sold by
Sproul Mary B
Bought by
Sproul Richard Ogilvie
Seller's Agent
Kristi Roberts
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$722,500
Premium/Discount to List
$47,500
7.04%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$699,140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$23,360
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Mar 11, 2024
Sold by
Cross John-Paul
Bought by
Sproul Richard Ogilvie
Seller's Agent
Kristi Roberts
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Alissa Custer
District Homes
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$722,500
Premium/Discount to List
$47,500
7.04%
Views
65

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2016
Sold by
Sansom Arden K
Bought by
Cross John Paul

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2006
Sold by
Sokolove Diana and Green Joshua A
Bought by
Sansom Arden K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2004
Sold by
George Stephanie Ruth
Bought by
Sokolove Diana and Green Joshua A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$268,000
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2002
Sold by
Clemons David
Bought by
George Stephanie Ruth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,400
Interest Rate
6.86%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 1996
Sold by
Ching Gregory M and Ching Kathryn
Bought by
Clemons David

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$73,100
Interest Rate
8.42%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Source: Public Records

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
Sproul Richard Ogilvie -- Old Republic Title Company
Sproul Richard Ogilvie $722,500 Old Republic Title Company
Cross John Paul $610,000 Stewart Title Of Ca Inc
Sansom Arden K $425,000 Old Republic Title Company
Sokolove Diana $335,000 Old Republic Title Company
George Stephanie Ruth $238,000 Placer Title Company
Clemons David -- Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Sansom Arden K $308,450
Previous Owner Sansom Arden K $340,000
Previous Owner Sokolove Diana $268,000
Previous Owner George Stephanie Ruth $95,000
Previous Owner George Stephanie Ruth $190,400
Previous Owner Clemons David $73,100
Closed George Stephanie Ruth $47,600
Closed Sokolove Diana $67,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $722,500 -- --
03/18/2024 03/18/24 Sold $722,500 +7.0% $1,055 / Sq Ft
03/06/2024 03/06/24 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2024 02/21/24 For Sale $675,000 -- $985 / 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 $9,949 $736,950 $221,034 $515,916
2024 $9,949 $687,063 $208,219 $485,844
2023 $9,749 $673,454 $204,136 $476,318
2022 $9,595 $660,114 $200,134 $466,980
2021 $9,628 $647,035 $196,210 $457,825
2020 $9,176 $647,331 $194,199 $453,132
2019 $8,968 $634,643 $190,393 $444,250
2018 $8,832 $622,200 $186,660 $435,540
2017 $8,522 $610,000 $183,000 $427,000
2016 $6,783 $480,984 $144,295 $336,689
2015 $6,696 $473,764 $142,129 $331,635
2014 $6,658 $464,486 $139,346 $325,140
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kristi Roberts

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Kristi Roberts

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 388-5588

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

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  • Alissa Custer

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Alissa Custer

    District Homes

    (510) 460-5105

    1 in this area

    222 Total Sales

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41050506

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1568-036-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Elmwood

2638 Russell St Unit 1, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2638 Russell St Unit 1, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 21 February 2024 and is currently estimated at $699,140, approximately $1,020 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 2638 Russell St Unit 1 is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Emerson Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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