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Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
3,119 sq ftLot Size
$1,071Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Colin Hill•DRE #01361558• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate RP
Bought with Carmen Grim•DRE #00976960• BHG MASON-MCDUFFIE REAL ESTATE
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40171764
Jan 8, 2007
Listing Removed
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Jan 4, 2007
Price Changed
$525,000
$550/sq ft
Sep 1, 2006
Price Changed
$499,000
$523/sq ft
Sep 1, 2006
Sold
$499,000
$523/sq ft
Jul 25, 2006
Price Changed
$499,000
$523/sq ft
Jul 24, 2006
Price Changed
$525,000
$550/sq ft
Jul 20, 2006
Price Changed
$499,000
$523/sq ft
May 31, 2006
Listed
$525,000
$550/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 2006
Sold
$499,000
$523/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,965 (+9.7%)
$204,560 + $477,307
$681,867
2024
$10,905 (+2.7%)
$200,550 + $467,950
$668,500
2023
$10,619 (+2.4%)
$196,618 + $458,777
$655,395
2022
$10,365 (−0.2%)
$188,985 + $440,966
$629,951
2021
$10,385 (+5.3%)
$188,985 + $440,966
$629,951
2020
$9,859 (+3.9%)
$185,280 + $432,321
$617,601
2019
$9,493 (+1.8%)
$183,381 + $427,889
$611,270
2018
$9,322 (+3.7%)
$179,786 + $419,502
$599,288
2017
$8,993 (+3.3%)
$172,807 + $403,217
$576,024
2016
$8,703 (+1.4%)
$172,807 + $403,217
$576,024
2015
$8,579 (+4.7%)
$169,419 + $395,313
$564,732
2014
$8,193 (+11.5%)
$156,000 + $364,000
$520,000
2013
$7,345 (+12.3%)
$156,000 + $364,000
$520,000
2012
$6,543 (−9.9%)
$135,600 + $316,400
$452,000
2011
$7,258 (−6.3%)
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
2010
$7,750 (−0.2%)
$138,300 + $322,700
$461,000
2009
$7,769 (+1.6%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2008
$7,648
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
Tax history for 1207 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,965 (+9.7%)
$204,560 + $477,307
$681,867
2024
$10,905 (+2.7%)
$200,550 + $467,950
$668,500
2023
$10,619 (+2.4%)
$196,618 + $458,777
$655,395
2022
$10,365 (−0.2%)
$188,985 + $440,966
$629,951
2021
$10,385 (+5.3%)
$188,985 + $440,966
$629,951
2020
$9,859 (+3.9%)
$185,280 + $432,321
$617,601
2019
$9,493 (+1.8%)
$183,381 + $427,889
$611,270
2018
$9,322 (+3.7%)
$179,786 + $419,502
$599,288
2017
$8,993 (+3.3%)
$172,807 + $403,217
$576,024
2016
$8,703 (+1.4%)
$172,807 + $403,217
$576,024
2015
$8,579 (+4.7%)
$169,419 + $395,313
$564,732
2014
$8,193 (+11.5%)
$156,000 + $364,000
$520,000
2013
$7,345 (+12.3%)
$156,000 + $364,000
$520,000
2012
$6,543 (−9.9%)
$135,600 + $316,400
$452,000
2011
$7,258 (−6.3%)
$120,000 + $280,000
$400,000
2010
$7,750 (−0.2%)
$138,300 + $322,700
$461,000
2009
$7,769 (+1.6%)
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
2008
$7,648
$150,000 + $350,000
$500,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,119 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1923
Sq. Ft.
954
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 166301600
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Nov 1, 2023 • Final
Minor
Remove existing roofing materials and install a new roofing assembly.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Below Building Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub
Interior Features
Interior Features: Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Upper Level Features: 1 Bedroom
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Vinyl, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Laminate,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Brick
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 954
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Property Information
Living Area: 954
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1923
Lot Information
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Size Square Feet: 3119
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Level
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Sump Pump, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Gravity
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 954
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,119 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1923
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 166301600
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 82° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Berkeley, CA • 94702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$971,000 – $1.18M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2006. This data may not match public records. Learn more.