Off Market Sep 2020 for $2.9M

$3,530,437

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,873/mo

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3,345

sq ft

2946 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

The home you will want! Very coveted location, wonderful condition, an update and sleek traditional with perfect floor plan and a south-facing garden. The moldings throughout are gorgeous, the living and dining room flow to the kitchen/family room, which opens to a sunny deck with a few steps down to the beautifully landscaped garden/lawn with fountain. Upstairs are three bedrooms including a gorgeous master suite with balcony, beautifully remodeled hall bath and a playroom/sunroom/office with a peek of SF views! A dedicated media room with built-ins, large video screen and top quality audio equipment, occupies most of this lower level, which opens to the rear garden. There is also a large laundry room and full bath. A leased solar system is in place, a 1+ garage plus tandem parking for multiple cars and a Tesla charging station. The location is superior, centrally located to the Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley Tennis Club, hiking trails, Peets Co, bus line & BART.

Single-familyProperty Type

1913Year Built

5,590 sq ftLot Size

$1,055Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Faye Keogh •DRE #00988354 • The Grubb Co. Inc.

Bought with Jodi Nishimura •DRE #01762935 • Compass

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•Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40914239

Redfin Estimate

$3,530,437

$605K since sold in September 2020$123K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.95M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$3,500,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$3,305,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,825 sq ft
17 Eucalyptus Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
44 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
$2,150,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft
44 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,300,000
D
3 beds3.5 baths2,284 sq ft
25 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$3,350,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,736 sq ft
6434 Regent St, Oakland, CA 94618
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,100,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths3,025 sq ft
267 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 2946 Russell St

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40914239

Sep 8, 2020

Sold

$2,925,000

$874/sq ft

Sep 8, 2020

Sold

$2,925,000

$874/sq ft

Aug 5, 2020

Pending

—

Jul 28, 2020

Listed

$2,695,000

$806/sq ft

Jul 28, 2020

Listed

$2,695,000

$806/sq ft

+35

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40371681

Oct 20, 2008

Sold

$2,200,000

$658/sq ft

Oct 9, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 2008

Listed

$1,950,000

$583/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20038875

Dec 1, 2000

Sold

$1,705,000

$510/sq ft

Nov 17, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Nov 1, 2000

Listed

$1,195,000

$357/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29031650

Nov 15, 1999

Sold

$730,000

$218/sq ft

Sep 30, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 1999

Listed

$695,000

$208/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,611 (+7.8%)

$968,812 + $2,260,562

$3,229,374

2024

$43,238 (+2.0%)

$949,823 + $2,216,254

$3,166,077

2023

$42,402 (+1.5%)

$931,203 + $2,172,807

$3,104,010

2022

$41,768 (−0.5%)

$895,050 + $2,088,450

$2,983,500

2021

$41,960 (+16.0%)

$895,050 + $2,088,450

$2,983,500

2020

$36,175 (+3.4%)

$877,500 + $2,047,500

$2,925,000

2019

$34,976 (+1.5%)

$777,110 + $1,813,257

$2,590,367

2018

$34,449 (+3.4%)

$761,877 + $1,777,714

$2,539,591

2017

$33,332 (+6.5%)

$732,296 + $1,708,691

$2,440,987

2016

$31,302 (+1.9%)

$732,296 + $1,708,691

$2,440,987

2015

$30,718 (+11.8%)

$690,000 + $1,610,000

$2,300,000

2014

$27,471 (+10.2%)

$588,600 + $1,373,400

$1,962,000

2013

$24,920 (+13.7%)

$588,600 + $1,373,400

$1,962,000

2012

$21,923 (−4.2%)

$517,500 + $1,207,500

$1,725,000

2011

$22,879 (+0.3%)

$457,500 + $1,067,500

$1,525,000

2010

$22,805 (−12.5%)

$480,000 + $1,120,000

$1,600,000

2009

$26,076 (−3.8%)

$480,000 + $1,120,000

$1,600,000

2008

$27,108

$552,300 + $1,288,700

$1,841,000

Tax history for 2946 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$46,611 (+7.8%)

$968,812 + $2,260,562

$3,229,374

2024

$43,238 (+2.0%)

$949,823 + $2,216,254

$3,166,077

2023

$42,402 (+1.5%)

$931,203 + $2,172,807

$3,104,010

2022

$41,768 (−0.5%)

$895,050 + $2,088,450

$2,983,500

2021

$41,960 (+16.0%)

$895,050 + $2,088,450

$2,983,500

2020

$36,175 (+3.4%)

$877,500 + $2,047,500

$2,925,000

2019

$34,976 (+1.5%)

$777,110 + $1,813,257

$2,590,367

2018

$34,449 (+3.4%)

$761,877 + $1,777,714

$2,539,591

2017

$33,332 (+6.5%)

$732,296 + $1,708,691

$2,440,987

2016

$31,302 (+1.9%)

$732,296 + $1,708,691

$2,440,987

2015

$30,718 (+11.8%)

$690,000 + $1,610,000

$2,300,000

2014

$27,471 (+10.2%)

$588,600 + $1,373,400

$1,962,000

2013

$24,920 (+13.7%)

$588,600 + $1,373,400

$1,962,000

2012

$21,923 (−4.2%)

$517,500 + $1,207,500

$1,725,000

2011

$22,879 (+0.3%)

$457,500 + $1,067,500

$1,525,000

2010

$22,805 (−12.5%)

$480,000 + $1,120,000

$1,600,000

2009

$26,076 (−3.8%)

$480,000 + $1,120,000

$1,600,000

2008

$27,108

$552,300 + $1,288,700

$1,841,000

*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

Baths

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,590 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1945

Sq. Ft.

3,258

Year built

1913

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Alameda County

APN

052 156501100

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Tandem

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 4
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Solid Surface, Tub, Updated Baths
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Skylight, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Updated Baths

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Media, Rec/Rumpus Room, Utility Room, Counter - Solid Surface, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Features: 220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer
Upper Level Features: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Primary Bedrm Suite - 1
Street Level Features: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
Fireplaces Total: 1
Has Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Hardwood Flrs Throughout

Room Information
Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface,Counter - Stone,Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven Built-in,Refrigerator,Updated Kitchen,Other
Rooms Total: 9
Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Wood Burning
Basement: Crawl Space, Partial

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Building Area Total: 3,345

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Sprinklers Automatic, Storage
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Living Area: 3345
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1913

Lot Information
Lot Size Square Feet: 5590
Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Features: Regular

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Electric: Photovoltaics Third-Party Owned
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Solar

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,258
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 5,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 156501100

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

John Muir Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Willard Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

8/10 Air Factor

14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

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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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Estimated sale price

$3.35M – $4.06M

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Home values near 2946 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2928 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2877 Sq. Ft.	$2,950,765
2955 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$1,849,748

Address	Redfin Estimate
2966 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3049 Sq. Ft.	$2,786,209
2943 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4207 Sq. Ft.	$4,215,137

Address	Redfin Estimate
2933 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4066 Sq. Ft.	$2,797,779
2937 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$2,668,857

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