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$678,000
● House - Off Market

1252 Russell St

Berkeley, CA 94702
bedrooms
2 Beds
bathrooms
1 Bath
square feet
952 Ft²
$897,860
RealtyHop Estimate
57.80%
Since Sep 1, 2015
CA-San Francisco
Primary Model

About This Property

A charming 2 bedroom 1 bath, Spanish inspired California Bungalow.  This light filled sunny home is move-in ready. Kitchen and bath tastefully updated. New Hardwood floors, new deck in spacious backyard, veggie beds, and low maintence plants. Walk score of 86! Close to shops, commute and eateries!
Unit Size
952 Ft²
Days on Market
37 days
Land Size
0.07 acres
Price per sqft
$598
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1926

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Last updated: 4 months ago (bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40708487)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Jul 9, 2025 Sold
Sold
Jun 19, 2025 In contract -
In contract
Jun 13, 2025 Price Decreased $949,888
↓ $25K (2.6%)
Price Decreased
May 29, 2025 Listed by Century 21 Bay Realty $975,000
Listed by Century 21 Bay Realty
Charming Spanish-Inspired California Bungalow! This light-filled, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends timeless character with modern touches. Enjoy a tastefully renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard complete with a new deck, potential veggie garden area, and low-maintenance landscaping—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The detached one-car garage, complete with elegant French doors and a convenient side access door, offers incredible versatility. Whether you're envisioning a private home office, a personal gym, an art studio, or even a cozy guest retreat, this flexible space is ready to suit your lifestyle needs. With a Walk Score of 87, Bike Score of 91, you're just steps from local park, shops, restaurants, and convenient commuter options. Move-in ready and full of warmth—don’t miss this inviting bungalow!
Aug 28, 2015 Sold
Sold
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Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1926
  • Effective Year Built: 1926
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Bedroom Count: 2
  • Bathroom Count: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 17
  • Building Style: 16
  • Exterior Walls Type: 0
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 0
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 7
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3,105
  • Total Building Area: 852
  • Building Area: 852
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 0
  • Heating: 0
  • Heated Square Feet: 852
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: SAN PABLO PARK MAP 02
  • Land Acres: 0000000071
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 1100
  • Legal Description 1: LOT: 00037 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1629

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Berkeley Unified School District
  • Census Tract: 423300

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 4-A3
  • Parcel: 53-1629-37
  • Block: A
  • Lot: 14
  • Municipality: CITY OF BERKELEY
  • Latitude: 37.8539
  • Longitude: -122.285

    Address

  • Full Address: 1252 Russell St
  • Address - House Number: 1252
  • Address - Street Name: Russell
  • Address - Suffix Type: St
  • State: CA
  • City Name: Berkeley
  • Carrier Code: C054
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2424
  • Zip Code: 94702

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $1,144,858
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 13-000

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2071
  • Valuation Date: Jul 12, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 71
  • Final Value: 1,059,808
  • High Value: 1,279,334
  • Low Value: 840,283

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2022
  • Assessed Total Value: $756,308
  • Assessed Land Value: $226,892
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $529,416

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 24, 2015
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 27, 2015
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 36
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2015238903
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 15, 2015
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: May 12, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $475,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1252 Russell Street built and last sold?
The property at 1252 Russell Street was built in 1926 and last sold on Aug 24, 2015 for $678,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1252 Russell Street is $922,640.
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