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Off market jul 2025 for $950K

$1,077,481

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,693/mo

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952

sq ft

1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

Charming Spanish-Inspired California Bungalow! This light-filled, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends timeless character with modern touches. Enjoy a tastefully renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard complete with a new deck, potential veggie garden area, and low-maintenance landscaping—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The detached one-car garage, complete with elegant French doors and a convenient side access door, offers incredible versatility. Whether you're envisioning a private home office, a personal gym, an art studio, or even a cozy guest retreat, this flexible space is ready to suit your lifestyle needs. With a Walk Score of 87, Bike Score of 91, you're just steps from local park, shops, restaurants, and convenient commuter options. Move-in ready and full of warmth—don’t miss this inviting bungalow!

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

3,105 sq ftLot Size

$1,132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Ray Sharma •DRE #01255064 • Century 21 Bay Realty

Listed by Michael Price-brown •DRE #01300135 • Century 21 Masters

Bought with Diana Yonkouski •DRE #01034286 • BAY AREA PROPERTIES

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41099249

Redfin Estimate

$1,077,481

$127K since sold in July 2025$12K since September

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This home's estimate is 11% lower than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$910,000
A
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SOLD JUL 4, 2026
$1,600,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,105,000
C
2 beds1 bath862 sq ft
1079 66th St, Oakland, CA 94608
SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$1,340,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,067 sq ft
2435 Valley St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD OCT 16, 2025
$1,110,000
E
2 beds1 bath986 sq ft
2723 Acton St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,200,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,137 sq ft
1701 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94703

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Market trends in 94702, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

129.9%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 1252 Russell St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41099249

Jul 9, 2025

Sold

$950,000

$998/sq ft

Jun 18, 2025

Pending

—

Jun 12, 2025

Price Changed

$949,888

$998/sq ft

May 28, 2025

Listed

$975,000

$1,024/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40708487

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

$678,000

$712/sq ft

Aug 7, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 22, 2015

Listed

$569,000

$598/sq ft

+20

Public Records

May 15, 2015

Sold

$475,000

$499/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,927 (+7.8%)

$285,000 + $665,000

$950,000

2024

$11,989 (+2.5%)

$240,778 + $561,817

$802,595

2023

$11,693 (+2.1%)

$236,057 + $550,801

$786,858

2022

$11,449 (−0.4%)

$226,892 + $529,416

$756,308

2021

$11,490 (+4.7%)

$226,892 + $529,416

$756,308

2020

$10,977 (+3.1%)

$222,444 + $519,036

$741,480

2019

$10,647 (+1.7%)

$220,164 + $513,716

$733,880

2018

$10,474 (+3.6%)

$215,848 + $503,645

$719,493

2017

$10,111 (+2.7%)

$207,468 + $484,092

$691,560

2016

$9,845 (+419.5%)

$207,468 + $484,092

$691,560

2015

$1,895 (+2.7%)

$203,400 + $474,600

$678,000

2014

$1,846 (+6.4%)

$18,600 + $16,000

$34,600

2013

$1,735 (+3.1%)

$18,600 + $16,000

$34,600

2012

$1,683 (+5.3%)

$18,516 + $15,928

$34,444

2011

$1,599 (−0.5%)

$18,153 + $15,616

$33,769

2010

$1,607 (+2.4%)

$17,797 + $15,310

$33,107

2009

$1,570 (+13.7%)

$17,664 + $15,195

$32,859

2008

$1,381

$17,706 + $15,231

$32,937

Tax history for 1252 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,927 (+7.8%)

$285,000 + $665,000

$950,000

2024

$11,989 (+2.5%)

$240,778 + $561,817

$802,595

2023

$11,693 (+2.1%)

$236,057 + $550,801

$786,858

2022

$11,449 (−0.4%)

$226,892 + $529,416

$756,308

2021

$11,490 (+4.7%)

$226,892 + $529,416

$756,308

2020

$10,977 (+3.1%)

$222,444 + $519,036

$741,480

2019

$10,647 (+1.7%)

$220,164 + $513,716

$733,880

2018

$10,474 (+3.6%)

$215,848 + $503,645

$719,493

2017

$10,111 (+2.7%)

$207,468 + $484,092

$691,560

2016

$9,845 (+419.5%)

$207,468 + $484,092

$691,560

2015

$1,895 (+2.7%)

$203,400 + $474,600

$678,000

2014

$1,846 (+6.4%)

$18,600 + $16,000

$34,600

2013

$1,735 (+3.1%)

$18,600 + $16,000

$34,600

2012

$1,683 (+5.3%)

$18,516 + $15,928

$34,444

2011

$1,599 (−0.5%)

$18,153 + $15,616

$33,769

2010

$1,607 (+2.4%)

$17,797 + $15,310

$33,107

2009

$1,570 (+13.7%)

$17,664 + $15,195

$32,859

2008

$1,381

$17,706 + $15,231

$32,937

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,105 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1926

Sq. Ft.

852

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

053 162903700

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Converted Garage, Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry Features: Hookups Only
Street Level Features: 1 Bath, 2 Bedrooms, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range/Cooktop,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 952

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Low Maintenance
Fencing: Partial Fence, Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 952
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1926

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3105
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped

Utilities

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 852
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,105 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1926
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 162903700

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

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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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

$1.02M – $1.24M

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Home values near 1252 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1234 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 853 Sq. Ft.	$1,184,981
1225 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1197 Sq. Ft.	$989,831

Address	Redfin Estimate
1236 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 958 Sq. Ft.	$1,000,545
1227 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$892,474

Address	Redfin Estimate
1248 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 872 Sq. Ft.	$880,225
1221 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,343

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