Located in one of the best areas of Berkeley! Walk score of 93. Walker's paradise so daily errands do not require a car. Close to UC Berkeley, Whole Foods, Berkeley Bowl, the bustling area of Telegraph, the Berkeley Rep, great restaurants, and so much more. The front house need some work. The rear units were improved last year. New walls, bathrooms, floors, kitchen and landscaped yard. There are 2 approved ADU application that has expired but can be reinstated. Sewer lateral compliant.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,300 sq ftLot Size
$971Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Antonia Robinson•DRE #00970629• Metropolitan Realty
Bought with Igbinoghene Edebiri•DRE #02145259• Keller Williams
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41038633
Nov 3, 2023
Sold
$1,250,000
$1,042/sq ft
Oct 1, 2023
Pending
—
Sep 8, 2023
Listed
$989,000
$824/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 23, 2022
Sold
$1,085,000
$904/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40882248
Mar 6, 2020
Sold
$700,000
$583/sq ft
Oct 21, 2019
Pending
—
Sep 13, 2019
Listed
$749,000
$624/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 2, 2002
Sold
$392,000
$327/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 1995
Sold
$84,000
$70/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 1985
Sold
$115,500
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,635 (+8.2%)
$390,150 + $910,350
$1,300,500
2024
$18,143 (+10.4%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2023
$16,431 (+40.0%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2022
$11,735 (−0.2%)
$216,417 + $504,974
$721,391
2021
$11,753 (+29.7%)
$216,417 + $504,974
$721,391
2020
$9,064 (+4.8%)
$212,175 + $495,076
$707,251
2019
$8,651 (+1.9%)
$158,845 + $370,640
$529,485
2018
$8,494 (+3.9%)
$155,731 + $363,374
$519,105
2017
$8,174 (+3.8%)
$149,685 + $349,267
$498,952
2016
$7,874 (+1.4%)
$149,685 + $349,267
$498,952
2015
$7,766 (−1.4%)
$146,751 + $342,421
$489,172
2014
$7,875 (−0.3%)
$141,717 + $330,673
$472,390
2013
$7,901 (+3.8%)
$141,717 + $330,673
$472,390
2012
$7,614 (+3.5%)
$141,077 + $329,181
$470,258
2011
$7,357 (+1.2%)
$138,311 + $322,727
$461,038
2010
$7,270 (−1.0%)
$135,599 + $316,399
$451,998
2009
$7,343 (+4.6%)
$134,587 + $314,037
$448,624
2008
$7,021
$134,907 + $314,783
$449,690
Tax history for 2238 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,635 (+8.2%)
$390,150 + $910,350
$1,300,500
2024
$18,143 (+10.4%)
$382,500 + $892,500
$1,275,000
2023
$16,431 (+40.0%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2022
$11,735 (−0.2%)
$216,417 + $504,974
$721,391
2021
$11,753 (+29.7%)
$216,417 + $504,974
$721,391
2020
$9,064 (+4.8%)
$212,175 + $495,076
$707,251
2019
$8,651 (+1.9%)
$158,845 + $370,640
$529,485
2018
$8,494 (+3.9%)
$155,731 + $363,374
$519,105
2017
$8,174 (+3.8%)
$149,685 + $349,267
$498,952
2016
$7,874 (+1.4%)
$149,685 + $349,267
$498,952
2015
$7,766 (−1.4%)
$146,751 + $342,421
$489,172
2014
$7,875 (−0.3%)
$141,717 + $330,673
$472,390
2013
$7,901 (+3.8%)
$141,717 + $330,673
$472,390
2012
$7,614 (+3.5%)
$141,077 + $329,181
$470,258
2011
$7,357 (+1.2%)
$138,311 + $322,727
$461,038
2010
$7,270 (−1.0%)
$135,599 + $316,399
$451,998
2009
$7,343 (+4.6%)
$134,587 + $314,037
$448,624
2008
$7,021
$134,907 + $314,783
$449,690
*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
3
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,314 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
1,240
Year built
1945
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Alameda County
APN
052 158000300
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
Apr 29, 2021 • Final
Pre-app
ADU
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: 2
Parking Features: Off Street, Parking Lot
Interior
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage, Shower Stall(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
Multi-Unit Information
Number Of Units Total: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 1,200
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Storage
Property Information
Living Area: 1200
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: DUPLEX
Year Built: 1950
Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 4300
Lot Size Area: 0.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.1
Lot Features: Level
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Space Heater
Cooling: No Air Conditioning
Location
Community Information
Community Features: Play Area
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,240
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4,314 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 158000300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° 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
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Sun exposure
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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5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.34M
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Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2023. This data may not match public records. Learn more.