Off Market1803d on marketHistoric · 97 yrs
2851 Russell St
Berkeley, CA, 94705 • Elmwood • Alameda County
$5,130,400
$1455/sqft
5Beds
4Baths
3,527Sqft
0.17 acLot
1929Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Water · City
Character Home
Built 1929 · 97 years of history
2 Fireplaces
Cozy heat source
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
18 views
People checking out this listing
1803 days on market
Established listing
$1,455/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1929 · Historic
Designed in 1929 by Walter H. Ratcliff + strikingly remodeled, this grand Tudor is beautifully sited on a large gated lot and surrounded by lovely mature gardens. Elegant arched entryway leads to the grand living room with vaulted 10' ceilings and coved stucco walls. Large casement windows for sunny interior. Stunning remodeled eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry, state of the art appliances and modern lighting. Office and 2 BRs downstairs open to terraced gardens w. fruit trees, lush plantings, fountain + sitting areas. Detached garage functions as artist studio. Upstairs, 3 gorgeous additional BRs including the master suite. Full height basement w. ample space for a workshop, additional studio + storage. Meticulously maintained. Distinctive architectural features + gleaming hardwood floors, seismically upgraded and improved foundation + updated systems. A rare opportunity near College Ave, Rockridge BART and just steps to the Claremont Hotel.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$32,307/month
Principal & Interest$25,466
Property Tax$5,130
Insurance$1,710
Down payment20% ($1,026,080)
3%50%
Est. 6.32% rate · 30yr fixed · $4,104,320 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1929
HeatingForced air, Gas
Parking2 Parking spaces
Lot7,501 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1929
Systems
HeatingForced air, Gas
RoofComposition
Constructionwood frame
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Detached, Off-street
BasementPartially finished
Fireplaces2
Lot7,501 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodElmwood
Parcel53170144
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Garbage disposal
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Trash compactor
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Forced air
Gas
Laundry
Dryer
In Closet
Washer
Exterior Features
Exterior
Stucco
Parking
Garage - Detached
Off-street
Construction
wood frame
Views
Water
City
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Walk In Closet
Dining Room
Family Room
Master Bath
Office
Workshop
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market1803
Est. value$5,130,400
Est. rent$7,866/mo
Tax rate1.22%
Price/sqft$1455
Last sold$4,795,000
Tour days6
Views18
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Berkeley, CA, 94705
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 15, 2021Listing Removed——bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Apr 30, 2021Sold$4,795,000$1,360bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Apr 6, 2021Pending Sale$4,795,000$1,360bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Feb 25, 2021Listed For Sale$4,795,000$1,360bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Aug 7, 2018Sold$3,337,000$946bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Jul 26, 2018Pending Sale$2,795,000$792THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Jul 11, 2018Listed For Sale$2,795,000$792THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Jan 30, 1996Sold$579,500$164Public Record
Listing Removed—
Dec 15, 2021•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$4,795,000
Apr 30, 2021•$1,360/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$4,795,000
Apr 6, 2021•$1,360/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Listed For Sale$4,795,000
Feb 25, 2021•$1,360/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Sold$3,337,000
Aug 7, 2018•$946/sqft•bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR
Pending Sale$2,795,000
Jul 26, 2018•$792/sqft•THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Listed For Sale$2,795,000
Jul 11, 2018•$792/sqft•THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Sold$579,500
Jan 30, 1996•$164/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025—$5,190,203
Apr 8, 2024$68,567$5,088,453
Apr 8, 2023$67,229$4,988,717
Apr 8, 2022$66,470$4,890,900
Apr 8, 2021$51,211$3,530,978
Apr 8, 2020$48,638$3,403,740
Apr 8, 2019$47,199$3,337,000
Apr 8, 2018$16,023$846,051
Apr 8, 2017$16,023$829,466
Apr 8, 2016$15,364$813,206
Apr 8, 2015$14,854$800,996
Apr 8, 2014$14,854$785,308
Apr 8, 2013—$781,762
Apr 8, 2012—$766,434
Apr 8, 2011—$751,408
Apr 8, 2010—$745,792
Apr 8, 2009—$747,566
Apr 8, 2008—$732,910
Apr 8, 2007—$718,544
Apr 8, 2006—$704,457
Apr 8, 2005—$690,648
Apr 8, 2004—$677,111
Apr 8, 2003—$664,704
Apr 8, 2002—$651,671
Apr 8, 2001$10,482$638,893
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Local context around this listing
Berkeley, CA • Alameda County
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Nearby zip codes
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