SOLD 05/23/2023
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Off the market 2 beds 1 bath 876 sqft
Sunny two bedroom home with lovely back garden and tons of extra space in basement/garage. Located just across the street from the popular San Pablo park, this home features owned solar panels, updated kitchen and a dining room with original built-in china cabinet. Newly installed gas fireplace/heater, refinished hardwood and fir floors make this a cozy spot. Downstairs is a one-car garage, laundry room and plentiful storage or project spaces. The kitchen opens to a rear deck overlooking the fenced back yard with chicken coop, a blooming wisteria, mature plantings and lovely southern exposure light. Berkeley Bowl West is just blocks away, BART is a mile away. San Pablo Park features tennis courts, community center, baseball diamond, basketball courts and toddler play areas.
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Property details
876 sqft interior area
Property type
Home
Interior area
876 sqft
Land area
3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Price per sqft
$1,210/sqft
Address
1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA, 94702
City of California
Berkeley
County
Alameda
Previous price
$895,000
Sold price
$1,060,000
nr.of parking places
2
Style
Bungalow
Year Built
1924
Solar
Photovoltaics
Neighborhood
West End
District
Berkeley Map Area 7
Stories
Other
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Interior Features
5 rooms, 2 parking places
Beds
2
Baths
1
Floors
Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Stories
Other
Security
Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Property Condition
Existing
Parking
2
Garage & Parking
Attached, Garage, Off Street, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front
Rooms
5
# of fireplaces
1
Fireplaces
Insert, Gas, Living Room
Laundry Features
Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
Heathing & Cooling
None, Other, Fireplace Insert
Kitchen features
Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Other rooms
Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances
Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Basement
Full
Listed by
Colleen Larkin, THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Name
Colleen Larkin
License number
00874780
Brokerage company
THE GRUBB CO. INC.
MLS #
41024528
Buyer agent
Name
Taylor Lee
Brokerage company
KW Advisors
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Mortgage
$3,255
Taxes
$0
HOA dues
$0
Mortgage
$212,000 / 20%
2.28%
30 years
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$3,255 / month
Exterior Features
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Roof
Shingle
Construction
Siding - Other
Pool
None
Yard
Back Yard, Front Yard
Lot details
TMK #53162938
Lot Description
Regular, Front Yard
Parcel nr.
53162938
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People living in West End
38%
Families with children
National average: 39%
54%
Non family households
326,215
Population
$132,354
Average Income
Age & gender
Median age 37 years
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Commute types
49% commute by car
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Education level
34% have bachelor education
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Number of employees
2% work in management
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Vehicles available
46% have 1 vehicle
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Vehicles by gender
46% have 1 vehicle
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Housing market insights for
$1.31m
Neighborhood average
sales price*
sales price*
$1.15m
Neighborhood median
sales price*
sales price*
528
Number
of sales*
of sales*
Housing type
35% are single detacheds
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Rooms
33% of the houses have 4 or 5 rooms
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Bedrooms
52% have 2 or 3 bedrooms
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Owners vs Renters
57% are renters
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17.5 / 20
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15-20
Most Walkable
10-15
Above Average
5-10
Below Average
1-5
Least Walkable
Walkability according to the National Walkability Index
Price history
Sold May 23, 2023
West End Median sales price 2023
| Bedrooms | Med. price | % of listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 beds | $1.06m | 100% |
| Date | Event | Price | $/sqft | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Sold | $1,060,000 | 1210.05 | Public Record |
| May 23, 2023 | Price Increase | $1,060,000 +18.44% | 1210.05 | MLS #41024528 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | New Listing | $895,000 +188.71% | 1021.69 | MLS #41024528 |
| Sep 7, 2001 | Sold | $310,000 | 353.88 | Public Record |
| Sep 7, 2001 | Price Increase | $310,000 +19.69% | 353.88 | MLS #21026983 |
| Aug 9, 2001 | Under contract | $259,000 | 295.66 | MLS #21026983 |
| Jul 27, 2001 | New Listing | $259,000 +94.74% | 295.66 | MLS #21026983 |
| May 21, 1997 | Sold | $133,000 | 151.83 | Public Record |
| May 21, 1997 | Price Decrease | $133,000 -4.18% | 151.83 | MLS #26112979 |
| Apr 5, 1997 | Under contract | $138,800 | 158.45 | MLS #26112979 |
| Nov 20, 1996 | New Listing | $138,800 | 158.45 | MLS #26112979 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1256 Russell St
What is 1256 Russell St?
1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA, 94702 is a single family home located in the West End neighborhood in the city of Berkeley, California with zipcode 94702. This single family home has 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom with an interior area of 876 sqft.
Which year was this home built?
This home was build in 1924.
Which year was this property last sold?
This property was sold in 2023.
What is the full address of this Home?
1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA, 94702.
Are grocery stores nearby?
The closest grocery stores are Berkeley Bowl West, 0.31 miles away and Gateway Grocery, 0.8 miles away.
What is the neighborhood like?
The West End neighborhood has a population of 326,215, and 38% of the families have children. The median age is 37.54 years and 49% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 57% is renter.
Based on information from the bridgeMLS as of 05-17-2024. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Listing last updated on: May 24, 2023
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The closest grocery stores are Berkeley Bowl West, 0.31 miles away and Gateway Grocery, 0.8 miles away.
The West End neighborhood has a population of 326,215, and 38% of the families have children. The median age is 37.54 years and 49% commute by car. The most popular housing type is "single detached" and 57% is renter.
*Neighborhood & street median sales price are calculated over sold properties over the last 6 months.
