Does Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is parking easy in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 76% of users say parking is easy

Is Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are the streets well-lit in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say streets are well-lit

Do kids play outside in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say kids play outside

Is a car needed in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 56% of users say car is needed

Are neighbors friendly in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say neighbors are friendly

Does Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say there's holiday spirit

Would people walk alone at night in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 54% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are yards well-kept in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say there's wildlife

Do residents of Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 38% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 36% of users say there are community events

What is 1256 Russell St estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is $1,047,400 .

What is the price history for 1256 Russell St?

1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,060,000 in May 2023.

Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?

Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Berkeley?

The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.

How big is the lot at 1256 Russell St?

The lot at 1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.07 acres (3,092 sq ft).

Does 1256 Russell St have a garage?

Yes, 1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has a garage.

OFF MARKET

$1,047,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
876 sqft

1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702

Southwest Berkeley

Est. Refi. Payment $6,976/mo*

Refinance Your Home

Currently Off Market - Sold May 23, 2023 for $1,060,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$1.05M

Since last month

$5K (+0.5%)

Since last year

$57K (+5.8%)

Since last sale

$13K (-1.2%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +45% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
October 2026	$1.05M
September 2026	$1.05M
August 2026	$1.04M
July 2026	$1.04M
June 2026	$1.04M
May 2026	$1.05M
April 2026	$1.04M
March 2026	$1.05M
February 2026	$1.05M
January 2026	$980K
2025
December 2025	$984K
November 2025	$995K
October 2025	$1.01M
September 2025	$990K
August 2025	$994K
July 2025	$1.02M
June 2025	$1.02M
May 2025	$1.04M
April 2025	$1.02M
March 2025	$1.03M
February 2025	$1.04M
January 2025	$1.03M
2024
December 2024	$1.08M
November 2024	$1.1M
October 2024	$1.09M
September 2024	$1.08M
August 2024	$1.1M
July 2024	$1.14M
June 2024	$1.12M
May 2024	$1.15M
April 2024	$1.14M
March 2024	$1.14M
February 2024	$1.15M
January 2024	$1.1M
2023
December 2023	$1.06M
November 2023	$1.07M
October 2023	$1.04M
September 2023	$1.09M
August 2023	$1.08M
July 2023	$1.06M
June 2023	$1.06M
March 2023	$950K
February 2023	$926K
January 2023	$920K
2022
December 2022	$925K
November 2022	$961K
October 2022	$982K
September 2022	$975K
August 2022	$979K
July 2022	$1.04M
June 2022	$1.08M
May 2022	$1.11M
April 2022	$1.13M
March 2022	$1.13M
February 2022	$1.05M
January 2022	$1.03M
2021
December 2021	$1.02M
November 2021	$1.03M
October 2021	$1.03M
September 2021	$1.02M
August 2021	$1.04M
July 2021	$1.07M
June 2021	$1.07M
May 2021	$1.08M
April 2021	$1.08M
March 2021	$986K
February 2021	$964K
January 2021	$971K
2020
December 2020	$961K
November 2020	$951K
October 2020	$946K
September 2020	$924K
August 2020	$901K
July 2020	$887K
June 2020	$896K
May 2020	$892K
April 2020	$897K
March 2020	$890K
February 2020	$868K
January 2020	$866K
2019
December 2019	$845K
November 2019	$846K
October 2019	$867K
September 2019	$866K
August 2019	$892K
July 2019	$856K
June 2019	$856K
May 2019	$821K
April 2019	$742K
March 2019	$741K
February 2019	$738K
January 2019	$760K
2018
December 2018	$745K
November 2018	$768K
October 2018	$772K
September 2018	$762K
August 2018	$764K
July 2018	$762K
June 2018	$797K
May 2018	$791K
April 2018	$783K
March 2018	$771K
February 2018	$771K
January 2018	$798K
2017
December 2017	$769K
November 2017	$760K
October 2017	$746K
September 2017	$762K
August 2017	$685K
July 2017	$667K
June 2017	$762K
May 2017	$763K
April 2017	$714K
March 2017	$739K
February 2017	$747K
January 2017	$737K
2016
December 2016	$732K
November 2016	$739K
October 2016	$721K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
2723 Acton St, Berkeley, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$1,110,000	10/16/25	2	1	986
3000 Acton St, Berkeley, CA	0.17	Single-Family Home	$1,015,000	03/03/26	2	1	1,026
1079 66th St, Oakland, CA	0.34	Single-Family Home	$1,105,000	08/26/26	2	1	862
1342 Russell St, Berkeley, CA	0.14	Single-Family Home	$950,000	12/29/25	3	1	1,136
1329 67th St, Berkeley, CA	0.27	Single-Family Home	$910,000	06/10/26	2	1	912
1068 66th St, Oakland, CA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$875,000	06/17/26	2	1	918
1242 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA	0.05	Single-Family Home	$1,200,000	08/25/26	3	2	858
1237 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$881,000	04/28/26	2	2	1,190
1235 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA	0.09	Single-Family Home	$1,050,000	08/26/26	2	2	2,090
2829 California St, Berkeley, CA	0.43	Single-Family Home	$1,050,000	03/17/26	3	1	962

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
1260 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$1,129,600	2	1	1,121	Off Market
1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$945,100	2	1	952	Off Market
1255 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.01	$930,700	2	1	1,254	Off Market
1253 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,076,400	2	2	1,150	Off Market
1251 Burnett St #1251, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	-	1	1	500	Off Market
1251 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$650,400	1	1	430	Off Market
1261 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$945,100	2	1	866	Off Market
1248 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$853,600	2	1	872	Off Market
2900 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,053,000	4	4	2	Off Market
1247 Burnett St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,102,600	2	2	1,422	Off Market
2908 Mabel St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.02	$1,380,100	3	2	2,694	Off Market
1244 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	$1,110,900	3	1	1,093	Off Market
1237 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	-	Studio	-	4,048	Off Market
1237 Russell St #4, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	-	Studio	1	450	Off Market
1237 Russell St #7, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	-	1	1	-	Off Market
1237 Russell St #9, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	-	Studio	1	500	Off Market
1237 Russell St #10, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	-	Studio	1	500	Off Market
1237 Russell St #1, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	$1,141,100	Studio	1	400	Off Market
1237 Russell St #6, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	-	Studio	1	450	Off Market
1229 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702	0.03	$1,728,600	4	2	1,688	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1924

876 sqft

$1,196/sqft

Garage

About this House

What's unique:Owned solar panelsBasketball courtsUpdated kitchenRefinished hardwoodOne-car garageRear deck

This single-family home is located at 1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA. 1256 Russell St is in the Southwest Berkeley neighborhood in Berkeley, CA and in ZIP code 94702. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 876 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3092 sqft and was built in 1924.

1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 876 sqft single-family home in Southwest Berkeley, built in 1924. It last sold for $1,060,000 on May 23, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,047,400, with a rent estimate of $3,972/month.

Home Details for 1256 Russell St

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1924Year Updated: 1924
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 3092 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
May 23, 2026 Source: CRMLS #41024528	ListingRemoved	$895,000
May 23, 2023 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41024528	Sold	$1,060,000
May 2, 2023 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41024528	Pending	$895,000
Apr 18, 2023 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41024528	Listed For Sale	$895,000
Sep 13, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$310,000
May 21, 1997 Source: N/A	Sold	$133,000
Oct 12, 1995 Source: N/A	Sold	$123,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$1,124,871

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.49M

$4.17KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

129.6%

0.9%MoM

Price per sq ft

$963

$0MoM

Available listings

120

3MoM

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What Locals Say about Southwest Berkeley

At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
76 % Say parking is easy
70 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
57 % Say streets are well-lit
56 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say car is needed
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say yards are well-kept
44 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
36 % Say there are community events

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Stacey Murphy
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10mo ago
"I’ve lived here for 27 years and it keeps getting better. Berkeley bowl west, city sports gym, ucsf/john Muir clinic, new restaurants, and lovely parks."
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"It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
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Stacey M.
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5y ago
"Houses have a lot of character. Not all alike. Walkable restaurant, breweries, cafes. Great public transit to city on AC transit or casual carpool. Some people keep chickens, goats or bees. Nearby public tennis courts and park."
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Tonja_12000
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6y ago
"The Fourth of July at the Berkeley Marina every year attracts hundreds of people and it’s such a great event"
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Fiona K.
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6y ago
"An easy walk to Bart makes for a simple commute to downtown SF, Berkeley, or Oakland! There are also bus lines nearby"
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Elizabeth.arnoldkung
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6y ago
"A dog lovers neighborhood - people are very polite and pickup after themselves. Never have any issues with any dog owners "
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6y ago
"There are plenty of places to sniff around and enough patches of grass keep my dog occupied. We have great access to both Emeryville and Berkeley Marinas and both are within a 10 minute drive - a big bonus when It comes to great places for me AND my dog!"
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"They would love that everybody is very. I’ve people pick up after their dogs using the bathroom many parks in Berkeley "
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6y ago
"They would love this area because people are very nice the weather is always perfect people walk their dogs through dawn to night no problems at all "
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Jason R.
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7y ago
"sokay, bit sleepy, not much pulse, lots of high end stores, nowhere to buy milk......................................"
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Jason R.
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7y ago
"southwest berkeley is a nice mix of people, activities, heritage, newness and has its own distinctive east bay flavor"
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7y ago
"My family has lived in this area for 50 years. It’s breathtakingly beautiful, extremely friendly neighbours, you feel like u r living in nature but you are a 10 minute walk to major shops and restaurants on Solano. I’m at peace her"
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Jason.rzepka
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7y ago
"west berkeley is an appealing neighborhood -- largely walkable, with character, lots of amenities nearby. biggest knocks are the cool breeze off the bay, bart isn't nearby and you can't easily access everyday items like milk or toilet paper."
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7y ago
"35 mins door to door to downtown SF via BART from Ashby Station. Easy bike parking and typically car spaces at Ashby if you arrive by 845am"
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JP
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7y ago
"The walks one can take through the Berkeley Hills keeps one focused on beauty and inner peace because you are surrounded by the natural world of redwoods, live oak trees hundreds of years old, soaring birds, extraordinary light at sunset, and did I say beauty. Truly amazing weather as well. Best place in country to live well if you can afford it"
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Lisa L.
12y ago
"This is a diverse neighborhood, w/families, singles, and older people. It is close to public transportation, a large park (dogs, tennis, ball games, rec center) and an excellent full-service market. Public school 3 blocks away. Lots of community involvement, block parties, etc. Close to a main thoroughfare yet actual street traffic is light."
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Frequently asked questions about 1256 Russell St

What is 1256 Russell St estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is $1,047,400.
What is the price history for 1256 Russell St?
1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,060,000 in May 2023.
Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?
Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Berkeley?
The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.49M. That is down $4.17K from the prior month.
How big is the lot at 1256 Russell St?
The lot at 1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.07 acres (3,092 sq ft).
Does 1256 Russell St have a garage?
Yes, 1256 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has a garage.