new - 1 day on rocket

1534 Russell St, Berkeley, CA, 94703

$995,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,056 SqFt
$942/SqFt
House

Location

Image provided by Mapbox

Get An Agent. Get A Mortgage.

Save BIG.

Rocket Homes logo

1534 Russell St, Berkeley$995,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$10,000*

1.25% Loan Amount

Rocket Homes logo

Still Have Questions? Contact Us.

Contact Us Phone Number1 (855) 200-2001

Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingUncovered Parking Spaces 2+
Year Built1925
HeatingNatural Gas, Wall Furnace
CoolingNone
FireplaceGas Log, Living Room
MLS #324084123
Lot Size0.10 Acres
StatusActive

About 1534 Russell St

This charming Berkeley home features an updated kitchen and bathroom. From the covered front porch you walk into a welcoming living room with a fireplace that was recently converted to a gas insert. In the formal dining room, you will find a gorgeous, original built-in cabinet. Next, head into the kitchen and you will find everything the home gourmet needs including a 36-inch Verona double oven with 5 burners, dishwasher, French door refrigerator and ample cabinets, there's room for an island or table and chairs. The double doors off the kitchen lead to a sun-drenched deck and yard, where you will find mature fruit trees (fig, apple, plum, Asian pear and a blueberry bush) plus a custom brick barbecue. The garage has been converted to a studio with a playful exterior of painted flowers and was once featured on a walking tour. The oversize guest bedroom has a unique feature wall of winter birch trees. The primary bedroom is up a short flight of stairs. Both bedrooms have closet organizers with built in dressers. The roof and gutters were replaced in November 2023.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Stories: 1
  • Living Area: 1,056 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
  • Office Phone: (707) 583-7000, 330197
  • Listing Agent: Virginia Grainger, Katie & Jake Taylor Katie & Jake Taylor

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Range, Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Wood
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: See Remarks
  • Lot Size: 0.10 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Cooling: None

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Ashby, go north on Sacramento and right onto Russell St.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $995,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $942/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $7,692
  • Tax Year: 2021
House and calculator

What can I afford?

Understand what home price range makes sense for your budget.

Housing Market Comparison

See how this home compares to others in Berkeley, CA.

Map thumbnail provided by MapBox

Berkeley, CA

City

Med. Sold Price

$1.3M

Med. Price/SqFt

$907

Avg. Days On Market

27

# of Sold Homes

54

1534 Russell St vs Berkeley

1 DAY ON ROCKET

-26 Days

$995,000

-$402.6K Less

$942/SqFt

+$35 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $402.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $35/SqFt more than other homes in Berkeley, CA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BAREIS MLS
  • MLS Number: #324084123

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
  • Office Phone: (707) 583-7000, 330197
  • Listing Agent: Virginia Grainger, Katie & Jake Taylor Katie & Jake Taylor

IDXCopyright © 2024 by Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

The data relating to real estate on this web site is provided through a cooperative data exchange program of the Bay Area Real Estate Information Services, Inc. Multiple Listing Service (BAREIS MLS) in which this real estate broker participates. The properties displayed are only the properties in the MLS's database approved by the cooperating listing Brokers to be displayed. Properties listed by brokers other than the broker owning this website are identified with the name of the listing broker's company, and name of the Listing Agent. Property information is provided by the listing broker. Information provided is not guaranteed to be accurate by BAREIS MLS, and you are advised to verify facts that are important to you. BAREIS MLS does not create, control, or review the property data displayed on this site and takes no responsibility for the content of such records. IDX information being provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin in the sale, rental or financing of housing.
Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 10/27/2024, 12:55:50 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jun 14, 2002Home Sold
$351,000
Dec 31, 2001Home Sold
$275,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$7,692$479,016
2020$7,691$474,105
2019$7,224$464,811
2018$6,953$455,698
2017$6,953$446,766

History based on county public records data.

Payment Calculator

$5,034

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$3,050

Powered By

Rocket Mortgage

Advertisement

NMLS#3030

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

school-card-donut-826660
7
/10

  • Malcolm X Elementary School

  • 1731 Prince St

  • 0.28 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

school-card-donut-826661
6
/10

  • Washington Elementary School

  • 2300 Martin Luther King Jr Way

  • 0.85 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

school-card-donut-826662
7
/10

  • Leconte Elementary School

  • 2241 Russell St

  • 0.87 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $30,926. Typical income of Berkeley, CA residents is less than $35k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

Frequently Asked Questions About 1534 Russell St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1534 Russell St property is $995,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1534 Russell St is a house located in Berkeley, California, 94703.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 1534 Russell St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $7,692 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on June 14, 2002 for $351,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1534 Russell St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1534 Russell St is 1,056 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1534 Russell St is 1925.

Rocket Homes›California›Alameda County›Berkeley›94703›1534 Russell St

This home is located at 1534 Russell St in Berkeley, CA and zip code 94703 in the South Berkeley neighborhood. This 1,056 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 25, 2024 and is currently priced at $995,000.

Over 37 listings were sold over their listed price in September 2024 in Berkeley, CA. In the same period over 11 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. Between August 2024 and September 2024, Berkeley, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 20.1%. The median list price of listings available in September 2024 was $1,397,600, while the average time on the real estate market was 27 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

More Resources