Very Sweet Witch's Hat Bungalow! Sunny and bright, this bungalow features fresh paint in and out, new carpet, dining room, large landscaped garden with hot tub and near San Pablo Park, shopping, dining and transportation. Fantastic alternative to a condo!
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
3,060 sq ftLot Size
$1,016Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gene Della Maggiora•DRE #01351875• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Sheril Madden•DRE #01228854• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40229579
Mar 26, 2007
Sold
$460,000
$513/sq ft
Feb 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Dec 9, 2006
Listed
$489,000
$546/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 8, 1999
Sold
$185,000
$206/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 15, 1998
Sold
$50,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,196 (+9.3%)
$188,572 + $440,003
$628,575
2024
$9,329 (+2.1%)
$184,875 + $431,376
$616,251
2023
$9,134 (+1.8%)
$181,251 + $422,921
$604,172
2022
$8,971 (−0.2%)
$174,215 + $406,502
$580,717
2021
$8,991 (+5.5%)
$174,215 + $406,502
$580,717
2020
$8,522 (+3.9%)
$170,799 + $398,532
$569,331
2019
$8,200 (+1.7%)
$169,048 + $394,446
$563,494
2018
$8,063 (+3.7%)
$165,735 + $386,715
$552,450
2017
$7,774 (+3.2%)
$159,301 + $371,703
$531,004
2016
$7,529 (+1.3%)
$159,301 + $371,703
$531,004
2015
$7,430 (+4.7%)
$156,178 + $364,417
$520,595
2014
$7,097 (+13.5%)
$144,000 + $336,000
$480,000
2013
$6,252 (+12.6%)
$144,000 + $336,000
$480,000
2012
$5,550 (−8.6%)
$121,800 + $284,200
$406,000
2011
$6,072 (+0.2%)
$108,000 + $252,000
$360,000
2010
$6,059 (−0.9%)
$121,500 + $283,500
$405,000
2009
$6,114 (−9.5%)
$121,800 + $284,200
$406,000
2008
$6,754
$121,800 + $284,200
$406,000
Tax history for 1227 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,196 (+9.3%)
$188,572 + $440,003
$628,575
2024
$9,329 (+2.1%)
$184,875 + $431,376
$616,251
2023
$9,134 (+1.8%)
$181,251 + $422,921
$604,172
2022
$8,971 (−0.2%)
$174,215 + $406,502
$580,717
2021
$8,991 (+5.5%)
$174,215 + $406,502
$580,717
2020
$8,522 (+3.9%)
$170,799 + $398,532
$569,331
2019
$8,200 (+1.7%)
$169,048 + $394,446
$563,494
2018
$8,063 (+3.7%)
$165,735 + $386,715
$552,450
2017
$7,774 (+3.2%)
$159,301 + $371,703
$531,004
2016
$7,529 (+1.3%)
$159,301 + $371,703
$531,004
2015
$7,430 (+4.7%)
$156,178 + $364,417
$520,595
2014
$7,097 (+13.5%)
$144,000 + $336,000
$480,000
2013
$6,252 (+12.6%)
$144,000 + $336,000
$480,000
2012
$5,550 (−8.6%)
$121,800 + $284,200
$406,000
2011
$6,072 (+0.2%)
$108,000 + $252,000
$360,000
2010
$6,059 (−0.9%)
$121,500 + $283,500
$405,000
2009
$6,114 (−9.5%)
$121,800 + $284,200
$406,000
2008
$6,754
$121,800 + $284,200
$406,000
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,060 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1913
Sq. Ft.
896
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 166401400
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
Oct 25, 2021 • Final
Minor
Install a flush-mounted rooftop photovoltaic system with solar modules and microinverters.
Electrical
Solar
Jun 17, 2021 • Final
Minor
Remove existing roofing material down to the wood deck and install new composition shingles.
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Main Entry
Window Features: Window Coverings
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Room Information
Kitchen Features: 220 Volt Outlet,Counter - Laminate,Gas Range/Cooktop,Refrigerator
Rooms Total: 4
Basement: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Shingles
Building Area Total: 896
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
Living Area: 896
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1908
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3060
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Level, Regular
Zoning: 1001
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Wall Furnace
Location
School Information
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 896
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,060 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1913
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 166401400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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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.
11.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$866,000 – $1.05M
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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.