This Storybook Victorian-style home in lower Elmwood blends timeless elegance with contemporary updates. Upon entering, you're welcomed by a spacious living room featuring graceful coved ceilings, refinished hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The formal dining room, complete with charming fireplace and original built-in cabinetry, offers an inviting space for gathering. Thoughtfully redesigned, the kitchen boasts designer-style finishes paired effortlessly with brand-new appliances (2025), reflecting an eclectic yet tasteful aesthetic. The first floor includes a remodeled full bathroom and a flex room suitable for an office, den, or guest bedroom. Upstairs, the inviting landing connects three bedrooms and a renovated full bathroom. Outside, the sunny backyard provides an idyllic spot for relaxing, while the landscaped front garden enhances the home's lovely curb appeal. The driveway provides off-street parking. Extensive upgrades include a new energy-efficient roof (2025), two-zone furnace system, and updates to the electrical and plumbing systems. Conveniently located just a short stroll from College Avenue’s vibrant restaurants and shopping, Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, and Ashby BART station, this captivating turn-key home embodies Berkeley living at its finest.
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
2,310 sq ftLot Size
$1,151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Devin Ratoosh•DRE #01820096• Red Oak Realty
Listed by David Ratoosh•DRE #00901536• Red Oak Realty
Bought with Morgana Von Stauffenberg•DRE #02158317• Red Oak Realty
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41093551
May 8, 2025
Sold
$1,550,000
$1,057/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2025
Listed
$1,095,000
$746/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41057733
Sep 5, 2024
Sold
$780,000
$532/sq ft
Jul 5, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2024
Relisted
—
Jun 7, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2024
Listed
$949,888
$648/sq ft
+18
!904 built Victorian home waiting for your love and affection. Bring your designer, your architect, your contractor and make this home your very own.... AS-IS sale Property features 4 bedrooms and two baths.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,880 (+80.6%)
$474,300 + $1,106,700
$1,581,000
2024
$7,684 (+85.3%)
$312,000 + $468,000
$780,000
2023
$4,148 (−0.7%)
$47,353 + $18,508
$65,861
2022
$4,175 (+0.7%)
$45,514 + $17,790
$63,304
2021
$4,145 (+7.6%)
$45,514 + $17,790
$63,304
2020
$3,854 (+6.9%)
$44,622 + $17,441
$62,063
2019
$3,605 (+3.3%)
$44,164 + $17,262
$61,426
2018
$3,489 (+4.4%)
$43,299 + $16,923
$60,222
2017
$3,343 (+6.7%)
$41,617 + $16,266
$57,883
2016
$3,134 (+2.3%)
$41,617 + $16,266
$57,883
2015
$3,063 (+2.6%)
$40,801 + $15,947
$56,748
2014
$2,986 (+7.1%)
$39,401 + $15,400
$54,801
2013
$2,787 (+3.0%)
$39,401 + $15,400
$54,801
2012
$2,706 (+4.0%)
$39,223 + $15,331
$54,554
2011
$2,602 (+0.4%)
$38,454 + $15,030
$53,484
2010
$2,592 (+1.4%)
$37,700 + $14,735
$52,435
2009
$2,557 (+12.2%)
$37,419 + $14,625
$52,044
2008
$2,279
$37,508 + $14,660
$52,168
Tax history for 2314 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,880 (+80.6%)
$474,300 + $1,106,700
$1,581,000
2024
$7,684 (+85.3%)
$312,000 + $468,000
$780,000
2023
$4,148 (−0.7%)
$47,353 + $18,508
$65,861
2022
$4,175 (+0.7%)
$45,514 + $17,790
$63,304
2021
$4,145 (+7.6%)
$45,514 + $17,790
$63,304
2020
$3,854 (+6.9%)
$44,622 + $17,441
$62,063
2019
$3,605 (+3.3%)
$44,164 + $17,262
$61,426
2018
$3,489 (+4.4%)
$43,299 + $16,923
$60,222
2017
$3,343 (+6.7%)
$41,617 + $16,266
$57,883
2016
$3,134 (+2.3%)
$41,617 + $16,266
$57,883
2015
$3,063 (+2.6%)
$40,801 + $15,947
$56,748
2014
$2,986 (+7.1%)
$39,401 + $15,400
$54,801
2013
$2,787 (+3.0%)
$39,401 + $15,400
$54,801
2012
$2,706 (+4.0%)
$39,223 + $15,331
$54,554
2011
$2,602 (+0.4%)
$38,454 + $15,030
$53,484
2010
$2,592 (+1.4%)
$37,700 + $14,735
$52,435
2009
$2,557 (+12.2%)
$37,419 + $14,625
$52,044
2008
$2,279
$37,508 + $14,660
$52,168
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,310 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1906
Sq. Ft.
1,467
Year built
1906
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 157901800
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 23, 2026 • Final
Plan check
Remodel
Jan 30, 2025 • Final
Minor
Tear off the existing roof and install new shingles. Install new plywood decking across the entire roof.
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
Parking Features: Off Street, Space Per Unit - 1, Uncovered Parking Space
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Window
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2025. This data may not match public records. Learn more.