ELMWOOD. Fabulous Small house on a fabulous Big block. Architect designed in the 40s, built around a beautiful courtyard which sends light into every room. Level entry, all level living. This smaller home has the charm and style of a much larger one, truly spacious public rooms and both bedrooms large and light. The kitchen and bathrooms are charming and of their time, ready for updating or to move in and enjoy a well- functioning retro feel. A block up the street is the Claremont Swim and Tennis club, the Berkeley Tennis Club, Peets and Fournee. A few blocks in the other direction is every kind of shopping and fine dining. And the post office. And the Elmwood Theater. A few more blocks is UC Berkeley. Every kind of transportation is easily reachable.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,240 sq ftLot Size
$1,323Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carolyn Jones•DRE #01179391• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41015049
Jan 13, 2023
Sold
$2,615,000
$1,415/sq ft
Dec 16, 2022
Pending
—
Dec 1, 2022
Listed
$1,825,000
$988/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1980
Sold
$45,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,686 (−11.3%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2024
$35,735 (+339.5%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2023
$8,130 (+3.3%)
$800,190 + $1,867,110
$2,667,300
2022
$7,873 (+0.2%)
$285,574 + $93,960
$379,534
2021
$7,859 (+6.9%)
$285,574 + $93,960
$379,534
2020
$7,355 (+5.6%)
$279,975 + $92,118
$372,093
2019
$6,967 (+2.2%)
$277,105 + $91,174
$368,279
2018
$6,815 (+4.0%)
$271,672 + $89,386
$361,058
2017
$6,555 (+4.6%)
$261,125 + $85,916
$347,041
2016
$6,268 (+1.7%)
$261,125 + $85,916
$347,041
2015
$6,166 (+2.1%)
$256,005 + $84,231
$340,236
2014
$6,038 (+0.5%)
$247,221 + $81,341
$328,562
2013
$6,010 (+3.6%)
$247,221 + $81,341
$328,562
2012
$5,800 (+2.5%)
$246,105 + $80,974
$327,079
2011
$5,656 (+0.5%)
$241,280 + $79,386
$320,666
2010
$5,626 (−0.3%)
$236,550 + $77,830
$314,380
2009
$5,642 (+5.9%)
$234,783 + $77,249
$312,032
2008
$5,329
$235,341 + $77,432
$312,773
Tax history for 2912 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$31,686 (−11.3%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2024
$35,735 (+339.5%)
$660,000 + $1,540,000
$2,200,000
2023
$8,130 (+3.3%)
$800,190 + $1,867,110
$2,667,300
2022
$7,873 (+0.2%)
$285,574 + $93,960
$379,534
2021
$7,859 (+6.9%)
$285,574 + $93,960
$379,534
2020
$7,355 (+5.6%)
$279,975 + $92,118
$372,093
2019
$6,967 (+2.2%)
$277,105 + $91,174
$368,279
2018
$6,815 (+4.0%)
$271,672 + $89,386
$361,058
2017
$6,555 (+4.6%)
$261,125 + $85,916
$347,041
2016
$6,268 (+1.7%)
$261,125 + $85,916
$347,041
2015
$6,166 (+2.1%)
$256,005 + $84,231
$340,236
2014
$6,038 (+0.5%)
$247,221 + $81,341
$328,562
2013
$6,010 (+3.6%)
$247,221 + $81,341
$328,562
2012
$5,800 (+2.5%)
$246,105 + $80,974
$327,079
2011
$5,656 (+0.5%)
$241,280 + $79,386
$320,666
2010
$5,626 (−0.3%)
$236,550 + $77,830
$314,380
2009
$5,642 (+5.9%)
$234,783 + $77,249
$312,032
2008
$5,329
$235,341 + $77,432
$312,773
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,240
Year renovated
1944
Sq. Ft.
1,848
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
052 156500300
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Dec 5, 2025.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Dec 30, 2025 • Final
Minor
Remove and replace an existing gas water heater with a new heat pump water heater and storage tank.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 2
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not show owner updates. Learn more.