NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2828 Russell St Unit A Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,831,000 - $3,057,637

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,304 Sq Ft
$891/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 02, 2016

Last sale price $2,000,000 $605 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,111/month

13 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Formal Dining Room
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2016

Perfect Elmwood Address, two blocks to everything! This handsome 4 BR/2.5BA home features great light, gracious rooms & a big country kitchen open to deck & garden. Plus a charming, legal 1BR/1BA garden cottage. PLUS a separate studio & bath ideal for home office. Walk Score 91; a walker's paradise.

Last Listed By

Carolyn Jones

THE GRUBB CO. INC. License #01179391 Listed on: 07/06/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,444

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,550 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned 1110

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 052156602300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,444

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.150367
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBOPACU 01
  • Subdivision Name: ELMWOOD
  • Directions: Ashby to Piedmont to Russell
  • Architectural Style: Prairie
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Range/Oven Free Standing

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heating: Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • 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

  • Zoning: 1110
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6550
  • Parcel Number: 052156602300
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Tract: 4237.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2016
Closed on
Jul 23, 2016
Sold by
Allen Patricia Jackson and Jackson Bruce W
Bought by
Allen Cori M and Park Sarah Jae Ae
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Jones
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Buyer's Agent
Faye Keogh
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
List Price
$1,850,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
8.11%
Total Days on Market
13
Current Estimated Value
$2,944,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$944,319
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2005
Sold by
Allen Patricia Jackson and Family By Pass Trust
Bought by
Allen Patricia Jackson and Family By Pass Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,911
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 16, 2003
Sold by
Jackson Patricia Ludder
Bought by
Jackson Patricia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2002
Sold by
Jackson Patricia Ludder
Bought by
Jackson Patricia L and The Bruce W & Patricia L Jacks

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2002
Sold by
Jackson Patricia L and Jackson Bruce W
Bought by
Jackson Patricia Ludder

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 2002
Sold by
Allen Richard
Bought by
Jackson Patricia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,700
Interest Rate
7.13%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 1999
Sold by
Jackson Patricia L
Bought by
Jackson Patricia L and The Bruce W & Patricia L Jacks

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 1993
Sold by
Jackson Patricia L and Jackson Bruce W
Bought by
Jackson Patricia L and Marital Deduction Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$49,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

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
Allen Cori M $2,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Allen Patricia Jackson -- Fidelity National Title Co
Jackson Patricia L -- --
Jackson Patricia L -- Chicago Title Co
Jackson Patricia Ludder -- Chicago Title Co
Jackson Patricia L -- Chicago Title Co
Jackson Patricia L -- Old Republic Title Company
Jackson Patricia L -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Allen Cori M $533,000
Closed Allen Cori M $625,500
Previous Owner Allen Patricia Jackson $290,911
Previous Owner Jackson Patricia Ludder $300,700
Previous Owner Jackson Patricia L $300,700
Previous Owner Jackson Patricia L $100,000
Previous Owner Jackson Patricia L $49,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,000,000 -- --
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Sold $2,000,000 +8.1% $605 / Sq Ft
07/20/2016 07/20/16 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2016 07/06/16 For Sale $1,850,000 -- $560 / 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 $33,444 $2,268,619 $739,576 $1,536,043
2023 $32,347 $2,231,000 $725,075 $1,505,925
2022 $32,616 $2,180,259 $710,859 $1,476,400
2021 $32,739 $2,137,379 $696,923 $1,447,456
2020 $31,377 $2,122,400 $689,780 $1,432,620
2019 $29,621 $2,080,800 $676,260 $1,404,540
2018 $28,971 $2,040,000 $663,000 $1,377,000
2017 $28,012 $2,000,000 $650,000 $1,350,000
2016 $7,217 $177,891 $48,549 $129,342
2015 $7,060 $175,218 $47,819 $127,399
2014 $7,021 $171,787 $46,883 $124,904
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Carolyn Jones

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Carolyn Jones

    THE GRUBB CO. INC.

    (510) 501-1717

    5 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    Carolyn Jones
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  • Gini Erck

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Gini Erck

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 338-1339

    1 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Gini Erck
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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Faye Keogh

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40747688

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1566-023-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2828 Russell St Unit A, Berkeley, CA

Homes for Sale in Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 2828 Russell St Unit A, Berkeley, CA 94705 since 06 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $2,944,319, approximately $891 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 2828 Russell St Unit A is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including John Muir Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School, and Malcolm X Elementary School.

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