Welcome to a highly sought-after situation: a Golden Duplex* in one of Berkeley's favorite neighborhoods. The 2+ bedroom upstairs unit would make an ideal owner’s unit, having the most posh updates, extra space, and lots of natural light. The lower unit has 2+ bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Smart updates throughout the 2-flat building, including kitchens and baths. Each unit has its own washer/dryer. Edwardian era details, move-in condition, and amazing location, make this a great opportunity. Cal is just blocks away, as is Ashby BART station. Local grocery shopping includes Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods. There are many restaurants, specialty stores, and entertainment venues nearby. The Elmwood shopping area is a favorite destination. “Walker’s & Biker’s Paradise” say our friends at Walkscore.com. * "Golden Duplex" means it's exempt from city rent control when one unit is owner occupied - see the Berkeley Rent Board website for details.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
2,440 sq ftLot Size
$628Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Mark Hardwicke•DRE #01352634• BHG RE Reliance Partners
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41049920
Mar 29, 2024
Sold
$1,500,000
$573/sq ft
Feb 29, 2024
Pending
—
Feb 14, 2024
Listed
$1,395,000
$533/sq ft
SDMLS #301753841
Jan 17, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2015
Listed
$699,000
$267/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40761373
Nov 22, 2016
Sold
$1,350,000
$515/sq ft
Nov 3, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 19, 2016
Listed
$1,225,000
$468/sq ft
+23
Beautifully updated Golden Duplex in one of Berkeley's best neighborhoods-minutes to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, College Ave shops & restaurants. Two 2/1 units both with HWF & updated kitchens & baths. Sunny, light, airy. Extra attic space & bonus work space. Open Sun 10/30, 2-4:30pm.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40746219
Aug 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40721925
Jan 11, 2016
Sold
$880,000
$336/sq ft
Nov 19, 2015
Pending
—
Nov 9, 2015
Listed
$799,000
$305/sq ft
SDMLS #301752453
Dec 23, 2015
Sold
$880,000
$336/sq ft
Nov 9, 2015
Listed
$799,000
$305/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,231 (+6.2%)
$468,180 + $1,092,420
$1,560,600
2024
$23,764 (+0.2%)
$459,000 + $1,071,000
$1,530,000
2023
$23,717 (+1.5%)
$398,233 + $1,137,810
$1,536,043
2022
$23,373 (−0.3%)
$382,770 + $1,093,630
$1,476,400
2021
$23,450 (+5.0%)
$382,770 + $1,093,630
$1,476,400
2020
$22,344 (+2.5%)
$375,266 + $1,072,190
$1,447,456
2019
$21,799 (+2.7%)
$371,420 + $1,061,200
$1,432,620
2018
$21,233 (+3.1%)
$364,140 + $1,040,400
$1,404,540
2017
$20,604 (+282.7%)
$350,000 + $1,000,000
$1,350,000
2016
$5,384 (+2.2%)
$350,000 + $1,000,000
$1,350,000
2015
$5,267 (−26.6%)
$51,013 + $92,915
$143,928
2014
$7,180 (+40.4%)
$49,263 + $89,728
$138,991
2013
$5,114 (+2.9%)
$49,263 + $89,728
$138,991
2012
$4,970 (+3.0%)
$49,040 + $89,322
$138,362
2011
$4,823 (+1.0%)
$48,079 + $87,571
$135,650
2010
$4,777 (+4.8%)
$47,136 + $85,855
$132,991
2009
$4,559 (+10.3%)
$46,784 + $85,213
$131,997
2008
$4,134
$46,896 + $85,416
$132,312
Tax history for 2214 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,231 (+6.2%)
$468,180 + $1,092,420
$1,560,600
2024
$23,764 (+0.2%)
$459,000 + $1,071,000
$1,530,000
2023
$23,717 (+1.5%)
$398,233 + $1,137,810
$1,536,043
2022
$23,373 (−0.3%)
$382,770 + $1,093,630
$1,476,400
2021
$23,450 (+5.0%)
$382,770 + $1,093,630
$1,476,400
2020
$22,344 (+2.5%)
$375,266 + $1,072,190
$1,447,456
2019
$21,799 (+2.7%)
$371,420 + $1,061,200
$1,432,620
2018
$21,233 (+3.1%)
$364,140 + $1,040,400
$1,404,540
2017
$20,604 (+282.7%)
$350,000 + $1,000,000
$1,350,000
2016
$5,384 (+2.2%)
$350,000 + $1,000,000
$1,350,000
2015
$5,267 (−26.6%)
$51,013 + $92,915
$143,928
2014
$7,180 (+40.4%)
$49,263 + $89,728
$138,991
2013
$5,114 (+2.9%)
$49,263 + $89,728
$138,991
2012
$4,970 (+3.0%)
$49,040 + $89,322
$138,362
2011
$4,823 (+1.0%)
$48,079 + $87,571
$135,650
2010
$4,777 (+4.8%)
$47,136 + $85,855
$132,991
2009
$4,559 (+10.3%)
$46,784 + $85,213
$131,997
2008
$4,134
$46,896 + $85,416
$132,312
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,440
Year renovated
2025
Sq. Ft.
2,619
Year built
1910
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
052 158100400
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 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 14, 2016 • Active
Plan check
Remodel
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
Total # of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Updated Baths, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2024. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.