Wonderful triplex in highly desirable South Berkeley neighborhood. One block from the ever-evolving San Pablo Park. Close to public transportation, freeways, Berkeley Bowl etc. Upper unit has 3 bedrooms 1 bath, with FP in living room and oak floors, rental income: 2850.71/month. Street level 2 units - one is an updated studio unit with dual pane windows the other is a 1 bed 1 bath unit with a living room, rental income: 1597.4/month. All units have own washer and dryer. Nicely sized, shared outdoor patio area with storage sheds, rental income: 1735.7/month. Off street parking. 3 years new roof, well maintained. Owner fixed the leaking shown on inspection report and replaced new tankless water heater. All units are tenant occupied. All stable, good tenants. Please do not disturb without an appointment with listing agent.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41093903
Dec 31, 2025
Listing Removed
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MLSListings #ML81879795
Apr 25, 2022
Sold
$1,178,000
$637/sq ft
Apr 13, 2022
Pending
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Mar 26, 2022
Price Changed
$1,170,000
$632/sq ft
Mar 26, 2022
Relisted
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Mar 11, 2022
Listing Removed
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Feb 25, 2022
Listed
$1,229,990
$665/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40801073
Nov 30, 2017
Sold
$940,000
$508/sq ft
Nov 3, 2017
Pending
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Oct 18, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$484/sq ft
SDMLS #301752233
Dec 1, 2017
Sold
$940,000
$508/sq ft
Oct 18, 2017
Listed
$895,000
$484/sq ft
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Handsome triplex in highly desireable South Berkeley neighborhood. One block from the ever-evolving San Pablo Park. Close to public transportation, freeways, Berkeley Bowl etc. Upper unit has 3 bedrooms 1 bath, with FP in living room and oak floors. Street level 2 units - one is an updated studio unit with dual pane windows the other is a 1 bed 1 bath unit with a living room. All units have own washer and dryer. Nicely sized, shared outdoor patio area with storage sheds. Off street parking. Open 10/29 2-4
Handsome triplex in highly desireable South Berkeley neighborhood. One block from the ever-evolving San Pablo Park. Close to public transportation, freeways, Berkeley Bowl etc. Upper unit has 3 bedrooms 1 bath, with FP in living room and oak floors. Street level 2 units - one is an updated studio unit with dual pane windows the other is a 1 bed 1 bath unit with a living room. All units have own washer and dryer. Nicely sized, shared outdoor patio area with storage sheds. Off street parking. Open 10/29 2-4:30
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40491634
May 11, 2011
Sold
$321,000
$174/sq ft
Feb 3, 2011
Pending
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Feb 2, 2011
Relisted
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Feb 2, 2011
Price Changed
$379,500
$205/sq ft
Feb 1, 2011
Pending
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Jan 10, 2011
Contingent
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Jan 7, 2011
Price Changed
$393,200
$213/sq ft
Jan 7, 2011
Relisted
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Dec 20, 2010
Contingent
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Dec 19, 2010
Relisted
—
Dec 19, 2010
Price Changed
$407,453
$220/sq ft
Nov 29, 2010
Price Changed
$417,900
$226/sq ft
Oct 23, 2010
Pending
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Oct 17, 2010
Price Changed
$439,900
$238/sq ft
Oct 8, 2010
Listed
$499,900
$270/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40451315
Feb 19, 2010
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40379470
Mar 2, 2009
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40307990
Mar 10, 2008
Listing Removed
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40119517
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$730,000
$395/sq ft
Dec 1, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 19, 2005
Listed
$749,000
$405/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40120601
Dec 23, 2005
Sold
$730,000
$395/sq ft
Dec 1, 2005
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2005
Listed
$749,000
$405/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #25109751
Oct 4, 1996
Sold
$152,500
$82/sq ft
Aug 20, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jun 29, 1995
Listed
$139,000
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,490 (+8.3%)
$382,527 + $892,563
$1,275,090
2024
$17,991 (+2.0%)
$375,028 + $875,065
$1,250,093
2023
$17,632 (+15.4%)
$367,677 + $857,913
$1,225,590
2022
$15,277 (−0.3%)
$455,680 + $552,177
$1,007,857
2021
$15,320 (+5.3%)
$455,680 + $552,177
$1,007,857
2020
$14,544 (+3.7%)
$446,747 + $541,352
$988,099
2019
$14,020 (+1.6%)
$442,170 + $535,806
$977,976
2018
$13,797 (+114.3%)
$433,500 + $525,300
$958,800
2017
$6,437 (+4.4%)
$106,304 + $248,044
$354,348
2016
$6,163 (+1.5%)
$106,304 + $248,044
$354,348
2015
$6,073 (−1.8%)
$104,220 + $243,181
$347,401
2014
$6,183
$100,645 + $234,838
$335,483
2013
$6,180 (+3.7%)
$100,645 + $234,838
$335,483
2012
$5,958 (−22.5%)
$100,190 + $233,777
$333,967
2011
$7,683 (−12.6%)
$98,226 + $229,194
$327,420
2010
$8,791 (−23.9%)
$136,016 + $317,371
$453,387
2009
$11,558 (+3.8%)
$168,600 + $393,400
$562,000
2008
$11,136
$232,402 + $542,273
$774,675
Tax history for 1226 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,490 (+8.3%)
$382,527 + $892,563
$1,275,090
2024
$17,991 (+2.0%)
$375,028 + $875,065
$1,250,093
2023
$17,632 (+15.4%)
$367,677 + $857,913
$1,225,590
2022
$15,277 (−0.3%)
$455,680 + $552,177
$1,007,857
2021
$15,320 (+5.3%)
$455,680 + $552,177
$1,007,857
2020
$14,544 (+3.7%)
$446,747 + $541,352
$988,099
2019
$14,020 (+1.6%)
$442,170 + $535,806
$977,976
2018
$13,797 (+114.3%)
$433,500 + $525,300
$958,800
2017
$6,437 (+4.4%)
$106,304 + $248,044
$354,348
2016
$6,163 (+1.5%)
$106,304 + $248,044
$354,348
2015
$6,073 (−1.8%)
$104,220 + $243,181
$347,401
2014
$6,183
$100,645 + $234,838
$335,483
2013
$6,180 (+3.7%)
$100,645 + $234,838
$335,483
2012
$5,958 (−22.5%)
$100,190 + $233,777
$333,967
2011
$7,683 (−12.6%)
$98,226 + $229,194
$327,420
2010
$8,791 (−23.9%)
$136,016 + $317,371
$453,387
2009
$11,558 (+3.8%)
$168,600 + $393,400
$562,000
2008
$11,136
$232,402 + $542,273
$774,675
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,040 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1918
Sq. Ft.
1,850
Year built
1918
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
053 162903000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Aug 21, 2023 • Final
Minor
Remove and replace a wall heater in a residential building.
HVAC
Mar 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
Remove a water heater and install outdoor tankless water heaters. Install a dedicated gas line.
Gas
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Parking Description: Common Parking Area, On Street, Parking Area
Parking Spaces: 3
Interior
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Electric, Wall Furnace
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
# of Units in Building (Total): 3
Annual Rental Income: $73,000
Annual Gross Income: $73,000
Gross Rent Multiplier: 16.03
Gross Scheduled Income: $73,000
Total Expenses: $4,000
Unit Type 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Baths (Full): 1
Approx Sq. Ft.: 980
Rent: $2,851
Unit Type 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Approx Sq. Ft.: 620
Rent: $1,597
Unit Type 3 Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Approx Sq. Ft.: 390
Rent: $1,736
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Tile
Building Information
# of Buildings: 1
Subclass: Triplex
Concrete Slab
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,850
Security Features: Other (See Remarks)
Special Features: Parking
Property Information
Ownership Type: Individual
Property Primary ID: 675371
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.0698
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: triplex
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
Annual Tax Amount: $0
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Meters: Separate Electric, Separate Gas, Separate Water
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: Berkeley Unified
High School District: Berkeley Unified
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,850
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,040 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: 1918
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 162903000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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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
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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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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.40M – $1.69M
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