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About this home
A Little Storybook Magic in Lower Elmwood | Cute as a cupcake, this classic 1906 Storybook Victorian is bursting with personality, colorful charm, and a whole lot of heart. With its soft blue-green exterior, rosy pink front door, whimsical architectural details, and lush garden setting, 2314 Russell makes you smile before you even step inside. Beyond the front door, vintage character meets fresh, playful design. Sunlight pours through generous windows, original wood floors bring warmth, and thoughtful pops of color give every room personality. The living room is bright and inviting, while the adjoining dining room opens to an exquisitely renovated kitchen featuring warm wood cabinetry, beautiful stone countertops, custom tilework, and a generous entertaining peninsula. A delightful mix of old and new, with right amount of unexpected. With four bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, and 1,588 square feet, the floor plan offers flexibility for everyday living. Three bedrooms are conveniently located together upstairs, while a main-level fourth bedroom makes an ideal guest room or home office. Tucked into Berkeley's beloved Lower Elmwood neighborhood, just four blocks from the shops, cafés, restaurants, and boutiques along College Ave, this is Berkeley living at its best. Whole Foods is just two blocks away, with Berkeley Bowl, Burma Superstar's Berkeley outpost, and an abundance of local favorites close by. UC Berkeley and the vibrant Elmwood and Rockridge shopping districts are easily accessible, while nearby Ashby BART, bus lines, and convenient freeway connections make getting around and commuting refreshingly simple. Sweet, spirited, and wonderfully situated, 2314 Russell is a little slice of Berkeley magic. HES 2 (compliant).
Single-familyProperty Type
1906Year Built
2,310 sq ftLot Size
$661Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gretchen Roethle•DRE #01945375• Salt & Pine Real Estate
Listed by Shannon Mitchell•DRE #01957821• Salt & Pine Real Estate
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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About
LeConte
LeConte, located between Shattuck Avenue and Telegraph Avenue, is a residential and academic Berkeley neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a campus-edge buzz. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Telegraph Avenue corridor near Dwight Way, where record shops, indie bookstores, coffee counters, and late-night bites set a steady street rhythm. Craftsman bungalows and classic Berkeley brown-shingle homes mix with small apartment buildings along quieter side streets. UC Berkeley’s southside paths and bike traffic shape daily movement. Community pillars include Moe’s Books, the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall.
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Offer insights
2314 Russell St · $1,049,000
$1.2M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.2M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
4 days
The average home goes pending in 15 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
109.5%
Most homes are selling 9% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Breakfast bar
Pantry
Updated kitchen
Window coverings
Crawl-space basement
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 3 upstairs and 1 on the street level
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms: 1 full bathroom upstairs and 1 half bathroom on the street level
Kitchen
Stone counters
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Gas range
Free-standing range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in kitchen
220-volt outlet
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout
Tile flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating
Exterior features
Front and back yards
Garden and play area
Automatic sprinklers
Landscaped front and back yards
Low-maintenance landscaping
Fenced
Deck
Patio
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Off-street parking
Construction
Built in 1906
Vinyl and wood siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Tankless water heater
ENERGY STAR-qualified appliances
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41152514
Oct 29, 2026
Listed
$1,049,000
$661/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41093551
May 8, 2025
Sold
$1,550,000
$976/sq ft
May 1, 2025
Pending
—
Apr 16, 2025
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41057733
Sep 5, 2024
Sold
$780,000
$491/sq ft
Jul 5, 2024
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2024
Relisted
—
Jun 7, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 27, 2024
Listed
*
There are no remarks available.
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
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
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,467
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total 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.
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
Berkeley, CA • 94705
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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63
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48
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.9 hrs
4.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2314 Russell St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $576,000 and $1,500,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $576K to $1.5M.