2638 Russell St Unit 4 Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $693,000 - $754,388
1
Bed
1
Bath
700
Sq Ft
$350/mo
HOA Fee
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Laundry Facilities
- Emerson Elementary School Rated A
- Tile Countertops
- Rectangular Lot
About This Home
As of November 2019Delightful 1-Bedroom Top Floor Condo in Prime Elmwood location a few steps from coffee, restaurants, and shops. Exterior Wow-factor. Charming interior with updated, eat-in kitchen, modern brass fixtures, superb vintage details: old knobs, matchstick floors, fireplace mantel/insert, phone cubby...the list goes on. Off-street car port parking space. Extra Basement Storage. A large common deck sits high in the tree tops. Ample shared laundry is tucked away in the basement. Conveniently located in close proximity to U.C. Berkeley, bus lines, BART, freeways, and hiking trails. Have-It-All! Open Sat/Sun 2-5.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,455
Year Built
- Built in 1927
Lot Details
- Front Yard
HOA Fees
- $350 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- Carport
Home Design
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
- Gas Fireplace
- Partial Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Free-Standing Range
- Tile Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 52156839
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
- Laundry Facilities
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2023
Sold by
Eric And Emily Blossom 2001 Trust
Bought by
Blossom Eric L
Total Days on Market
17
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 2, 2019
Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Donaldson Michael S and Woo Viviane Y
Bought by
Blossom Eric L and Blossom Emily E
Seller's Agent
Kristi Roberts
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diana Yonkouski
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$81,000
13.52%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.90%
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 18, 2003
Sold by
Woo Mur Soh and Woo Viviane Y
Bought by
Donaldson Michael S and Woo Viviane Y
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$212,000
Interest Rate
5.79%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 16, 2002
Sold by
Woo Viviane Y
Bought by
Donaldson Michael S and Woo Viviane Y
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 2002
Sold by
Woo Mursoh
Bought by
Woo Viviane Y
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 16, 1996
Sold by
Donaldson Michael S
Bought by
Woo M S and Woo Viviane Y
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
8.42%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 15, 1996
Sold by
Ching Gregory M and Ching Kathryn
Bought by
Soh Woo Viviane Y and Soh Woo Mur
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
8.42%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Eric L | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Blossom Eric L | $680,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Donaldson Michael S | $106,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Woo Mur Soh | -- | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Donaldson Michael S | -- | -- | |
| Woo Viviane Y | -- | -- | |
| Woo M S | -- | -- | |
| Soh Woo Viviane Y | -- | Placer Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Blossom Eric L | $440,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Blossom Eric L | $445,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Donaldson Michael S | $350,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Donaldson Michael S | $212,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Soh Woo Viviane Y | $85,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2025 02/04/25 | Off Market | $680,000 | -- | -- |
| 11/26/2019 11/26/19 | Sold | $680,000 | +13.5% | $971 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2019 10/19/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/02/2019 10/02/19 | For Sale | $599,000 | -- | $856 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $10,455 | $729,088 | $182,272 | $546,816 |
| 2023 | $10,666 | $714,794 | $178,698 | $536,096 |
| 2022 | $10,090 | $700,780 | $175,195 | $525,585 |
| 2021 | $10,128 | $687,044 | $171,761 | $515,283 |
| 2020 | $9,659 | $680,000 | $170,000 | $510,000 |
| 2019 | $3,169 | $165,733 | $48,507 | $117,226 |
| 2018 | $3,101 | $162,484 | $47,556 | $114,928 |
| 2017 | $2,967 | $159,299 | $46,624 | $112,675 |
| 2016 | $2,831 | $156,176 | $45,710 | $110,466 |
| 2015 | $2,787 | $153,831 | $45,023 | $108,808 |
| 2014 | $2,754 | $150,819 | $44,142 | $106,677 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Kristi Roberts
Seller's Agent in 2019
Kristi Roberts
Red Oak Realty
4 in this area
35 Total Sales
-
Diana Yonkouski
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Diana Yonkouski
(510) 368-1440
6 in this area
24 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 40884428
APN: 052-1568-039-00
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