NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,070,000 - $3,382,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,431 Sq Ft
$865/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 02, 2021

Last sale price $3,150,000 $918 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,246/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Emerson Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of March 2021

Rare Opportunity! Situated in the heart of the highly sought-after Elmwood District, this stately Berkeley brown shingle and its Coast Redwood trees stand sentinel over the neighborhood. First time on the market in nearly 60 years, this 1905 home has been refreshed for its new stewards by NurtureSource Designs, but still maintains its classic details: box-beam ceilings in the dining room, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, a “butler’s pantry,” three fireplaces and two sun porches with wall-to-wall windows. Four bedrooms on the second level, including an en suite primary with walk-in closet. Second full bath on 2nd level. The piece de resistance of 2746 Russell may be the large and bright finished attic, with a 5th bedroom and plenty of living space which could serve a multitude of uses - home office, art studio, au pair unit, kids’ playroom. One-car attached garage with interior access, and a partial basement with plenty of storage. Walk Score 94, Bike Score 87!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JENNIFER CORD

Bhg Re Reliance Partners License #01352129 Listed on: 02/01/2021

Bhg Re Reliance Partners

Co-Listed By

Matthew Cord

BHG RE Reliance Partners License #01468961

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Hunter

Vanguard Properties License #01977327

Vanguard Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $46,173

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 4,620 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Sprinklers Throughout Yard
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Trees

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Built by Classic
  • Elmwood Subdivision, Elmwood Brown Shingle Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5215671

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$46,173

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPCRO 18
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: From College Ave go east on Russell to Piedmont Av
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Green Power: Solar
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Basement: Partial
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Classic
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4620
  • Parcel Number: 5215671
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2022
Sold by
Zeller Kevin H and Zeller Lauren
Bought by
Kevin H And Lauren G Zeller Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,969,142

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Zeller Robert D and Zeller Deborah B
Bought by
Zeller Kevin and Zeller Lauren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 1, 2021
Closed on
Feb 18, 2021
Sold by
Reid Sondra C and The Joseph H Engbeck Jr Living
Bought by
Zeller Robert D and Zeller Deborah B
Seller's Agent
JENNIFER CORD
Bhg Re Reliance Partners
Buyer's Agent
Laura Hunter
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,155,000
57.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.20%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 4, 2017
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Reid Sondra G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2017
Sold by
Reid Sondra G and The Joseph H Engbeck Jr Living
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2003
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H and Joseph H Engbeck Jr Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 1998
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H and Joseph H Engbeck Jr Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 1998
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 1996
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H and Joseph H Engbeck Jr Living Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 1996
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H and Joseph H Engbeck Jr Living Tru
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1995
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 29, 1994
Sold by
Engbeck Joseph H
Bought by
Engbeck Joseph H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kevin H And Lauren G Zeller Family Trust -- --
Zeller Kevin $800,000 Placer Title Company
Zeller Robert D $3,150,000 Chicago Title Company
Reid Sondra G -- Old Republic Title Company
Engbeck Joseph H -- Old Republic Title Company
Engbeck Joseph H -- --
Engbeck Joseph H -- --
Engbeck Joseph H -- First American Title Guarant
Engbeck Joseph H -- --
Engbeck Joseph H -- North American Title Co
Engbeck Joseph H -- --
Engbeck Joseph H -- Fidelity National Title Ins
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Zeller Kevin $800,000
Previous Owner Reid Sondra G $2,857,500
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $355,000
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $230,920
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $100,000
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $265,000
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $252,000
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $250,000
Previous Owner Engbeck Joseph H $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $3,150,000 -- --
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Sold $3,150,000 +57.9% $918 / Sq Ft
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $1,995,000 -- $581 / 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 $46,173 $3,341,400 $997,920 $2,343,480
2023 $45,111 $3,261,194 $978,358 $2,282,836
2022 $44,448 $3,197,250 $959,175 $2,238,075
2021 $6,522 $85,415 $50,058 $42,357
2020 $5,799 $91,467 $49,545 $41,922
2019 $5,170 $89,675 $48,574 $41,101
2018 $9,927 $87,916 $47,621 $40,295
2017 $9,725 $86,193 $46,688 $39,505
2016 $9,306 $84,502 $45,772 $38,730
2015 $4,279 $83,233 $45,085 $38,148
2014 $4,146 $81,602 $44,201 $37,401
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40936023

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1567-001-00