Exceptionally Elmwood! A block up from College Ave.. Built in 1911 with wonderful period details, gorgeous windows, generous size rooms, updated kitchen, great yard and unusually large garage with good off street parking. Needs some work, but a gracious floor plan from which to start.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
5,280 sq ftLot Size
$887Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Barbara Hardacre•DRE #01421764• Compass
Bought with Bebe Mcrae•DRE #00875159• The Grubb Co. Inc.
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40613834
Redfin Estimate
$2,636,766
$202K since sold in October 2021$28K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 6.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.81M) of 5 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40613834
Jun 26, 2013
Sold
$1,650,000
$555/sq ft
May 22, 2013
Pending
—
May 8, 2013
Listed
$1,195,000
$402/sq ft
+12
Exceptionally Elmwood! A block up from College Ave.. Built in 1911 with wonderful period details, gorgeous windows, generous size rooms, updated kitchen, great yard and unusually large garage with good off street parking. Needs some work, but a gracious floor plan from which to start.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40244410
Mar 22, 2007
Sold
$1,384,000
$466/sq ft
Mar 7, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Feb 24, 2007
Listed
$1,020,000
$343/sq ft
+4
In fabulous Elmwood District - a golden opportunity to make this cosmetic fixer a jewel ! This 3++/2.5 has great bones - original 1911 detailing, hdwd floors, butler staircase, fireplace, great floor plan. Short walk to College and The Claremont Hotel and Spa. Superb location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,068 (+7.7%)
$790,707 + $1,991,764
$2,782,471
2024
$35,332 (+2.0%)
$775,206 + $1,808,815
$2,584,021
2023
$34,647 (+1.5%)
$760,012 + $1,773,361
$2,533,373
2022
$34,128 (+22.3%)
$730,500 + $1,704,500
$2,435,000
2021
$27,902 (+5.2%)
$730,500 + $1,704,500
$2,435,000
2020
$26,516 (+3.6%)
$563,121 + $1,313,951
$1,877,072
2019
$25,602 (+1.6%)
$557,350 + $1,300,483
$1,857,833
2018
$25,208 (+3.4%)
$546,425 + $1,274,992
$1,821,417
2017
$24,379 (+2.9%)
$525,209 + $1,225,489
$1,750,698
2016
$23,698 (+1.3%)
$525,209 + $1,225,489
$1,750,698
2015
$23,397 (+0.8%)
$514,913 + $1,201,465
$1,716,378
2014
$23,221 (+22.8%)
$497,247 + $1,160,243
$1,657,490
2013
$18,914 (+7.7%)
$497,247 + $1,160,243
$1,657,490
2012
$17,557 (−4.1%)
$388,500 + $906,500
$1,295,000
2011
$18,313 (+0.2%)
$356,700 + $832,300
$1,189,000
2010
$18,284 (−0.7%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2009
$18,407 (−6.6%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2008
$19,711
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
Tax history for 2805 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$38,068 (+7.7%)
$790,707 + $1,991,764
$2,782,471
2024
$35,332 (+2.0%)
$775,206 + $1,808,815
$2,584,021
2023
$34,647 (+1.5%)
$760,012 + $1,773,361
$2,533,373
2022
$34,128 (+22.3%)
$730,500 + $1,704,500
$2,435,000
2021
$27,902 (+5.2%)
$730,500 + $1,704,500
$2,435,000
2020
$26,516 (+3.6%)
$563,121 + $1,313,951
$1,877,072
2019
$25,602 (+1.6%)
$557,350 + $1,300,483
$1,857,833
2018
$25,208 (+3.4%)
$546,425 + $1,274,992
$1,821,417
2017
$24,379 (+2.9%)
$525,209 + $1,225,489
$1,750,698
2016
$23,698 (+1.3%)
$525,209 + $1,225,489
$1,750,698
2015
$23,397 (+0.8%)
$514,913 + $1,201,465
$1,716,378
2014
$23,221 (+22.8%)
$497,247 + $1,160,243
$1,657,490
2013
$18,914 (+7.7%)
$497,247 + $1,160,243
$1,657,490
2012
$17,557 (−4.1%)
$388,500 + $906,500
$1,295,000
2011
$18,313 (+0.2%)
$356,700 + $832,300
$1,189,000
2010
$18,284 (−0.7%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2009
$18,407 (−6.6%)
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
2008
$19,711
$375,000 + $875,000
$1,250,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Dec 17, 2025 • Final
Plan check
Remodel
Sep 10, 2024 • 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
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY VILLA
Living Sq. Ft: 2,972
Building Sq. Ft: 2,972
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP 12 PG 2 BLK C PART OF LOT 35
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,280
Legal Lot Number: 35
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1212
County Use Description: 2 UNITS SFR DETTACHED DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,972
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,280 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: 1919
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 169801500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emerson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.51M – $3.03M
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