OFF MARKET

Off market may 2023 for $1M

$1,144,065

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,032/mo

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876

sq ft

1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

3,105 sq ftLot Size

$1,306Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Colleen Larkin •DRE #00874780 • THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Bought with Taylor Lee •DRE #02142974 • Keller Williams San Francisco

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41024528

Redfin Estimate

$1,144,065

$84K since sold in May 2023$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,105,000
A
2 beds1 bath862 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$910,000
B
2 beds1 bath912 sq ft
1329 67th St, Berkeley, CA 94702
SOLD JUL 4, 2026
$1,600,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
1226 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94702
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 14, 2026
$1,225,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1644 Ashby Ave, 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

130.0%

2.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

13d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 1256 Russell St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41024528

May 23, 2023

Sold

$1,060,000

$1,210/sq ft

May 2, 2023

Pending

—

Apr 18, 2023

Listed

$895,000

$1,022/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21026983

Sep 7, 2001

Sold

$310,000

$354/sq ft

Aug 9, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Jul 27, 2001

Listed

$259,000

$296/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #26112979

May 21, 1997

Sold

$133,000

$152/sq ft

Apr 5, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Nov 20, 1996

Listed

$138,800

$158/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 12, 1995

Sold

$123,000

$140/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 18, 1989

Sold

$90,500

$103/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,567 (+7.8%)

$337,461 + $787,410

$1,124,871

2024

$15,372 (+104.7%)

$330,847 + $771,976

$1,102,823

2023

$7,511 (+2.1%)

$324,360 + $756,840

$1,081,200

2022

$7,358

$129,456 + $302,066

$431,522

2021

$7,361 (+6.2%)

$129,456 + $302,066

$431,522

2020

$6,932 (+4.7%)

$126,918 + $296,144

$423,062

2019

$6,620 (+1.9%)

$125,617 + $293,108

$418,725

2018

$6,498 (+3.8%)

$123,155 + $287,362

$410,517

2017

$6,257 (+3.9%)

$118,374 + $276,206

$394,580

2016

$6,025 (+1.4%)

$118,374 + $276,206

$394,580

2015

$5,940 (+0.9%)

$116,053 + $270,792

$386,845

2014

$5,888 (−0.7%)

$112,072 + $261,502

$373,574

2013

$5,932 (+3.7%)

$112,072 + $261,502

$373,574

2012

$5,718 (+2.4%)

$111,566 + $260,321

$371,887

2011

$5,582 (+1.1%)

$109,379 + $255,218

$364,597

2010

$5,521 (−1.1%)

$107,234 + $250,214

$357,448

2009

$5,582 (+4.8%)

$106,433 + $248,345

$354,778

2008

$5,328

$106,686 + $248,935

$355,621

Tax history for 1256 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$16,567 (+7.8%)

$337,461 + $787,410

$1,124,871

2024

$15,372 (+104.7%)

$330,847 + $771,976

$1,102,823

2023

$7,511 (+2.1%)

$324,360 + $756,840

$1,081,200

2022

$7,358

$129,456 + $302,066

$431,522

2021

$7,361 (+6.2%)

$129,456 + $302,066

$431,522

2020

$6,932 (+4.7%)

$126,918 + $296,144

$423,062

2019

$6,620 (+1.9%)

$125,617 + $293,108

$418,725

2018

$6,498 (+3.8%)

$123,155 + $287,362

$410,517

2017

$6,257 (+3.9%)

$118,374 + $276,206

$394,580

2016

$6,025 (+1.4%)

$118,374 + $276,206

$394,580

2015

$5,940 (+0.9%)

$116,053 + $270,792

$386,845

2014

$5,888 (−0.7%)

$112,072 + $261,502

$373,574

2013

$5,932 (+3.7%)

$112,072 + $261,502

$373,574

2012

$5,718 (+2.4%)

$111,566 + $260,321

$371,887

2011

$5,582 (+1.1%)

$109,379 + $255,218

$364,597

2010

$5,521 (−1.1%)

$107,234 + $250,214

$357,448

2009

$5,582 (+4.8%)

$106,433 + $248,345

$354,778

2008

$5,328

$106,686 + $248,935

$355,621

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,105 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1924

Sq. Ft.

876

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

053 162903800

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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street, Below Building Parking, Enclosed, Garage Faces Front

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Tub

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Storage, Workshop, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Features: Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
Street Level Features: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Range/Oven Free Standing,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen
Rooms Total: 5
Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Living Room
Basement: Full

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Siding - Other
Building Area Total: 876

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Front Porch
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 876
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1924

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 3105
Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.07
Lot Features: Regular, Front Yard

Utilities

Green Features Information
Green Energy Generation: Solar

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 876
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,105 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: 1924
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 162903800

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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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

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 1256 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1236 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 958 Sq. Ft.	$998,941
1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 952 Sq. Ft.	$1,089,458

Address	Redfin Estimate
1248 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 872 Sq. Ft.	$892,820
1227 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 896 Sq. Ft.	$910,682

Address	Redfin Estimate
1225 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1197 Sq. Ft.	$993,448
1221 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1055 Sq. Ft.	$1,315,343

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