NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2946 Russell St Berkeley, CA 94705

Claremont Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,094,000 - $3,583,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,345 Sq Ft
$995/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 08, 2020

Last sale price $2,925,000 $874 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,049/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • John Muir Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Monkey Island Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

The home you will want! Very coveted location, wonderful condition, an update and sleek traditional with perfect floor plan and a south-facing garden. The moldings throughout are gorgeous, the living and dining room flow to the kitchen/family room, which opens to a sunny deck with a few steps down to the beautifully landscaped garden/lawn with fountain. Upstairs are three bedrooms including a gorgeous master suite with balcony, beautifully remodeled hall bath and a playroom/sunroom/office with a peek of SF views! A dedicated media room with built-ins, large video screen and top quality audio equipment, occupies most of this lower level, which opens to the rear garden. There is also a large laundry room and full bath. A leased solar system is in place, a 1+ garage plus tandem parking for multiple cars and a Tesla charging station. The location is superior, centrally located to the Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley Tennis Club, hiking trails, Peets Co, bus line & BART.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Faye Keogh

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #00988354 Listed on: 07/28/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 5,590 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Elmwood Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 52156511

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood
  • Directions: Ashby to Pine to Russell
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: All showings by appt only w executed PEAD submitted after touring virtually following COVID protocol. Tour home at 2946RussellSt.com. Contact agent for disclosures. No lockbox. Sq.ft of home and lot not verified or guaranteed by Listing Agent nor Seller. Sale is subject to closing of replacement property. Sellers are currently in escrow. Sellers may need possession until Sept. 28.
  • remarks22: FAYE KEOGH - Cell: 510-220-6373 - The home you will want! Very coveted location, wonderful condition, an update and sleek traditional with perfect floor plan and a south-facing garden. The moldings throughout are gorgeous, the living and dining room flow to the kitchen/family room, which opens to a sunny deck with a few steps down to the beautifully landscaped garden/lawn with fountain. Upstairs are three bedrooms including a gorgeous master suite with balcony, beautifully remodeled hall bath and a playroom/sunroom/office with a peek of SF views! A dedicated media room with built-ins, large video screen and top quality audio equipment, occupies most of this lower level, which opens to the rear garden. There is also a large laundry room and full bath. A leased solar system is in place, a 1+ garage plus tandem parking for multiple cars and a Tesla charging station. The location is superior, centrally located to the Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley Tennis Club, hiking trails, Peets Co, bus line & BART.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Other
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Zoned, Solar
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5590
  • Parcel Number: 52156511

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Whillock Asa and Chan Coralie M
Bought by
Whillock Asa and Chan Coralie Min
Current Estimated Value
$3,329,947

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2020
Closed on
Aug 31, 2020
Sold by
Newcomb Steven E and Newcomb Lucinda F
Bought by
Whillock Asa and Chan Coralie M
Seller's Agent
Faye Keogh
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
List Price
$2,695,000
Sold Price
$2,925,000
Premium/Discount to List
$230,000
8.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.48%
Original Mortgage
$2,193,750
Outstanding Balance
$1,950,383
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,379,564

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2020
Sold by
Kelly Robert J and Hoberman Jane C
Bought by
Kelly Robert and Hoberman Jane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$398,430
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2008
Sold by
Traub Jennifer A and The Jennifer A Traub Revocable
Bought by
Newcomb Steven E and Newcomb Lucinda F

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 21, 2000
Sold by
Swan Roy and Swan Taran
Bought by
Traub Jennifer A and Jennifer A Traub Revocable Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1999
Sold by
Feiger Philip Revocable Living Trust and Harold R
Bought by
Swan Roy and Swan Taran

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$584,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
Source: Public Records

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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
Whillock Asa -- None Available
Whillock Asa $2,925,000 Placer Title Company
Kelly Robert -- Title Connect Inc
Newcomb Steven E -- Old Republic Title Company
Traub Jennifer A -- Old Republic Title Company
Swan Roy $730,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Whillock Asa $2,193,750
Previous Owner Kelly Robert $398,430
Previous Owner Swan Roy $584,000
Closed Swan Roy $73,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $2,925,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,925,000 -- --
09/08/2020 09/08/20 Sold $2,925,000 +8.5% $874 / Sq Ft
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Pending -- -- --
07/28/2020 07/28/20 For Sale $2,695,000 -- $806 / 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 $43,238 $3,166,077 $949,823 $2,216,254
2024 $43,238 $3,104,010 $931,203 $2,172,807
2023 $42,402 $3,043,170 $912,951 $2,130,219
2022 $41,768 $2,983,500 $895,050 $2,088,450
2021 $41,960 $2,925,000 $877,500 $2,047,500
2020 $36,175 $2,590,367 $777,110 $1,813,257
2019 $34,976 $2,539,591 $761,877 $1,777,714
2018 $34,449 $2,489,805 $746,941 $1,742,864
2017 $33,332 $2,440,987 $732,296 $1,708,691
2016 $31,302 $2,300,000 $690,000 $1,610,000
2015 $30,718 $2,250,000 $675,000 $1,575,000
2014 $27,471 $1,962,000 $588,600 $1,373,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Faye Keogh

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Faye Keogh

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 220-6373

    26 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Faye Keogh
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  • Jodi Nishimura

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    2 in this area

    194 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40914239

bridgeMLS

APN: 052-1565-011-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94705 Claremont

2946 Russell St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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