Sunny home in the heart of vibrant South Berkeley surrounded by a large garden with fruit trees. Steps to public transportation, bicycle boulevard & renowned Berkeley Bowl market. Charming details including plentiful windows, wood paneled ceilings and French doors to deck create a warm environment.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
4,050 sq ftLot Size
$1,263Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tania Balazs Jacard•DRE #01469906• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Anja Plowright•DRE #01351797• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Bought with Colette Ford•DRE #01158883• The Grubb Co. Inc.
The front yard as well as the backyard is beautifully landscaped with a secret garden feel to it. The downstairs ceiling is wood paneled and appealing. There is a main level and second level outdoor deck that overlooks the backyard. There appears to...
be dual zone temp control with an upstairs and downstairs thermostat.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40757033
Oct 11, 2016
Sold
$1,005,000
$984/sq ft
Oct 11, 2016
Sold
$1,005,000
$984/sq ft
Sep 30, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$729,000
$714/sq ft
Sep 13, 2016
Listed
$729,000
$714/sq ft
Sunny home in the heart of vibrant South Berkeley surrounded by a large garden with fruit trees. Steps to public transportation, bicycle boulevard & renowned Berkeley Bowl market. Charming details including plentiful windows, wood paneled ceilings and French doors to deck create a warm environment.
Public Records
May 19, 1988
Sold
$190,000
$186/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 1985
Sold
$125,500
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,450 (+7.4%)
$503,102 + $686,586
$1,189,688
2024
$16,243 (+2.4%)
$493,238 + $673,124
$1,166,362
2023
$15,865 (+1.9%)
$483,569 + $659,929
$1,143,498
2022
$15,565 (−0.4%)
$464,792 + $634,305
$1,099,097
2021
$15,632 (+4.6%)
$464,792 + $634,305
$1,099,097
2020
$14,941 (+3.0%)
$455,680 + $621,870
$1,077,550
2019
$14,508 (+1.5%)
$451,010 + $615,496
$1,066,506
2018
$14,288 (+2.9%)
$442,170 + $603,432
$1,045,602
2017
$13,886 (+167.1%)
$425,000 + $580,000
$1,005,000
2016
$5,199 (+1.5%)
$425,000 + $580,000
$1,005,000
2015
$5,121 (+1.0%)
$92,162 + $215,046
$307,208
2014
$5,068 (+0.5%)
$89,000 + $207,668
$296,668
2013
$5,043 (+3.7%)
$89,000 + $207,668
$296,668
2012
$4,863 (+2.6%)
$88,599 + $206,731
$295,330
2011
$4,739 (+0.3%)
$86,862 + $202,678
$289,540
2010
$4,723
$85,159 + $198,704
$283,863
2009
$4,726 (+5.6%)
$84,523 + $197,220
$281,743
2008
$4,477
$84,724 + $197,689
$282,413
Tax history for 2129 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,450 (+7.4%)
$503,102 + $686,586
$1,189,688
2024
$16,243 (+2.4%)
$493,238 + $673,124
$1,166,362
2023
$15,865 (+1.9%)
$483,569 + $659,929
$1,143,498
2022
$15,565 (−0.4%)
$464,792 + $634,305
$1,099,097
2021
$15,632 (+4.6%)
$464,792 + $634,305
$1,099,097
2020
$14,941 (+3.0%)
$455,680 + $621,870
$1,077,550
2019
$14,508 (+1.5%)
$451,010 + $615,496
$1,066,506
2018
$14,288 (+2.9%)
$442,170 + $603,432
$1,045,602
2017
$13,886 (+167.1%)
$425,000 + $580,000
$1,005,000
2016
$5,199 (+1.5%)
$425,000 + $580,000
$1,005,000
2015
$5,121 (+1.0%)
$92,162 + $215,046
$307,208
2014
$5,068 (+0.5%)
$89,000 + $207,668
$296,668
2013
$5,043 (+3.7%)
$89,000 + $207,668
$296,668
2012
$4,863 (+2.6%)
$88,599 + $206,731
$295,330
2011
$4,739 (+0.3%)
$86,862 + $202,678
$289,540
2010
$4,723
$85,159 + $198,704
$283,863
2009
$4,726 (+5.6%)
$84,523 + $197,220
$281,743
2008
$4,477
$84,724 + $197,689
$282,413
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1939
Sq. Ft.
1,021
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
053 168601300
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Sep 13, 2022 • Final
Minor
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths
Interior Features
Interior Features: No Additional Rooms, Laminate Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2016. This data may not match public records. Learn more.