Charming renovated 1920 Bungalow with many original Craftsman details including beautiful woodwork, wainscoting, gorgeous stone fireplace, built-ins, & sliding glass wood doors between living & dining areas. Renovations include a two-story modern design foundation support system w/many seismic upgrades, newly refinished hardwood floors w/a radiant heating system added, plumbing upgrades include copper piping and a tankless water heater, electrical wiring upgraded, updated kitchen w/lots of cabinets & counter space, stainless-steel appliances including a gas stove, remodeled bath w/a shower inside a clawfoot tub, insulation added under roof, sewer lateral already replaced, new exterior paint, new interior paint and much more! Fenced level spacious backyard w/many fruit trees & a detached garage. Most of the long driveway is fenced to provide space to park vehicles securely off-street. Excellent lower Elmwood location near restaurants, BART, parks & only 2 blocks to Berkeley Bowl Market.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,386 sq ftLot Size
$1,267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lloyd Jung•DRE #00700751• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Terry Solomon-tilley•DRE #01992351• Compass
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40879084
Sep 26, 2019
Sold
$1,405,000
$1,175/sq ft
Sep 6, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 21, 2019
Listed
$995,000
$832/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40542954
Nov 23, 2011
Sold
$541,000
$452/sq ft
Nov 21, 2011
Pending
—
Oct 29, 2011
Pending
—
Oct 20, 2011
Price Changed
$525,000
$439/sq ft
Sep 13, 2011
Listed
$569,000
$476/sq ft
+10
Charming 1920 bungalow w/many orig. Craftsman features. Beautiful woodwork & wood flrs, gorgeous stone frpl & blt-ins. Owned by same family since 1952. Great So. Berk. nghbrhd nr Berk. Bowl, Whole Foods, transportation. Walkscore=92--"Walker's Paradise." Many fruit trees in bkyd.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,229 (+10.4%)
$470,183 + $1,202,694
$1,672,877
2024
$21,938 (+7.3%)
$460,965 + $1,179,115
$1,640,080
2023
$20,452 (+1.8%)
$451,928 + $1,094,498
$1,546,426
2022
$20,095 (−0.5%)
$434,381 + $1,013,555
$1,447,936
2021
$20,190 (+3.8%)
$434,381 + $1,013,555
$1,447,936
2020
$19,448 (+105.1%)
$425,866 + $993,689
$1,419,555
2019
$9,485 (+1.8%)
$421,500 + $983,500
$1,405,000
2018
$9,321 (+3.7%)
$182,743 + $426,401
$609,144
2017
$8,986 (+3.2%)
$175,649 + $409,848
$585,497
2016
$8,705 (+1.4%)
$175,649 + $409,848
$585,497
2015
$8,586 (+0.7%)
$172,205 + $401,812
$574,017
2014
$8,524 (−3.7%)
$166,297 + $388,027
$554,324
2013
$8,852 (+10.3%)
$166,297 + $388,027
$554,324
2012
$8,025 (+299.0%)
$165,546 + $386,274
$551,820
2011
$2,011
$162,300 + $378,700
$541,000
2010
$2,013 (+1.6%)
$29,471 + $15,118
$44,589
2009
$1,982 (+12.1%)
$29,251 + $15,005
$44,256
2008
$1,768
$29,321 + $15,041
$44,362
Tax history for 2150 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,229 (+10.4%)
$470,183 + $1,202,694
$1,672,877
2024
$21,938 (+7.3%)
$460,965 + $1,179,115
$1,640,080
2023
$20,452 (+1.8%)
$451,928 + $1,094,498
$1,546,426
2022
$20,095 (−0.5%)
$434,381 + $1,013,555
$1,447,936
2021
$20,190 (+3.8%)
$434,381 + $1,013,555
$1,447,936
2020
$19,448 (+105.1%)
$425,866 + $993,689
$1,419,555
2019
$9,485 (+1.8%)
$421,500 + $983,500
$1,405,000
2018
$9,321 (+3.7%)
$182,743 + $426,401
$609,144
2017
$8,986 (+3.2%)
$175,649 + $409,848
$585,497
2016
$8,705 (+1.4%)
$175,649 + $409,848
$585,497
2015
$8,586 (+0.7%)
$172,205 + $401,812
$574,017
2014
$8,524 (−3.7%)
$166,297 + $388,027
$554,324
2013
$8,852 (+10.3%)
$166,297 + $388,027
$554,324
2012
$8,025 (+299.0%)
$165,546 + $386,274
$551,820
2011
$2,011
$162,300 + $378,700
$541,000
2010
$2,013 (+1.6%)
$29,471 + $15,118
$44,589
2009
$1,982 (+12.1%)
$29,251 + $15,005
$44,256
2008
$1,768
$29,321 + $15,041
$44,362
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,386 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1930
Sq. Ft.
1,473
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 158200400
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
Jan 29, 2024 • Active
Plan check
Remodel
Jan 12, 2023 • Active
Pre-app
ADU
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 1
# of Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Updated Baths
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2019. This data may not match public records. Learn more.