Does Ashby, Berkeley, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 95% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Ashby, Berkeley, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Ashby, Berkeley, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 83% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Ashby, Berkeley, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

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

As of early 2026, 67% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in Ashby, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 66% of users say parking is easy

Are neighbors friendly in Ashby, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say neighbors are friendly

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

As of early 2026, 60% of users say yards are well-kept

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

As of early 2026, 55% of users say streets are well-lit

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

As of early 2026, 52% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Is a car needed in Ashby, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 51% of users say car is needed

Are there community events in Ashby, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say there are community events

Do kids play outside in Ashby, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say kids play outside

Is Ashby, Berkeley, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's quiet

Is there wildlife in Ashby, Berkeley, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say there's wildlife

Does Ashby, Berkeley, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there's holiday spirit

What is the price history for 1611 Russell St?

1611 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,440,000 in December 2019.

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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.

What do residents say about the Ashby neighborhood?

Residents describe the Ashby neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Ashby, Berkeley .

Does 1611 Russell St have parking?

Yes, 1611 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

OFF MARKET

$2,440,000

Last sold price

10 Beds
5 Baths
3,758 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

1611 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703

Ashby

Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 17, 2019 for $2,440,000

Home Value

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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
1619 Fairview St, Berkeley, CA	0.38	Multi-Family Home	$1,300,000	09/12/25	8	4	3,733
3118 King St, Berkeley, CA	0.32	Multi-Family Home	$2,285,000	09/03/25	6	4	2,472
1819 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA	0.41	Multi-Family Home	$1,450,000	03/05/26	7	5	2,960
3114 California St, Berkeley, CA	0.31	Multi-Family Home	$1,350,000	04/23/26	7	4	3,190
62nd St, Berkeley, CA	0.69	Multi-Family Home	$1,275,000	04/14/26	10	5	3,936
6628 Helen Ct, Oakland, CA	0.60	Multi-Family Home	$1,625,000	05/20/26	12	4	3,840
2340 Grant St, Berkeley, CA	0.68	Multi-Family Home	$1,440,000	12/08/25	8	5	4,297
2140 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA	0.71	Multi-Family Home	$1,650,000	07/10/26	6	5	3,327
3029 Wheeler St, Berkeley, CA	0.69	Multi-Family Home	$3,200,000	08/17/26	6	6	3,439
2914 Stanton St, Berkeley, CA	0.23	Multi-Family Home	$1,250,000	09/25/25	5	3	2,355

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
2829 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.05	$1,050,000	3	1	962	Recently Sold
1610 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.04	$2,038,000	3	2.5	1,788	Recently Sold
2814 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.09	$900,100	5	3	1,882	Off Market
1614 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.04	$1,195,000	5	4	3,017	For Sale
2911 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.06	$1,065,600	6	4	1,856	Off Market
1534 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.08	$1,045,800	2	1	1,056	Off Market
2846 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.07	$955,000	4	2	1,410	Recently Sold
1611 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.06	$925,000	4	2	1,536	Off Market
1619 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.06	$889,800	3	1	1,234	Off Market
2930 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.08	$1,510,300	5	2	1,946	Off Market
1524 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.10	$1,602,900	3	3	1,924	Off Market
1543 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703	0.09	$1,183,100	3	2	1,128	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1961

Lot Size

0.36 acres

Living Area

3,758 sqft

About this House

1611 Russell Street is a ±1961 vintage, 10 unit, multifamily property in a strong Berkeley rental market. The building is ±7,898 SF on a ±15,695 SF parcel. There are 10 two bedroom, units with desirable floor plans, averaging ±752 SF. An ±260 SF studio is currently out of service with an opportunity to be reclaimed by the new owner. PG&E is individually metered. Heat is gas wall. Cooking is gas. Individual water heaters & meters. The property includes a large 1W/1D laundry room. The property has a large rear yard, formerly a nursery. The 1611 Russell Street location has good proximity to BART, freeways and rapid transit. It is just 8 minutes, 1.6 miles, to Cal. Community retail and services are conveniently nearby. Contiguous 2875 California Street, eight 2/1 units is on the market for $2,100,000. Together 1611 Russell and 2875 California is available for $4,600,000, equating to $255,556 a unit and a ±5.0% cap rate. Please, see attached documents for the Offering Memorandum.

1611 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 10 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,758 sqft multi-family in Ashby, built in 1961. It last sold for $2,440,000 on Dec 17, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,416/month.

Home Details for 1611 Russell St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: Wall, GasHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyRefrigerator

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Exterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage Parking Spaces: 10

Community
Units in Building: 10

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Dec 17, 2019 Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40884796	Sold	$2,440,000
Oct 22, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$2,500,000
Oct 4, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$2,500,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2026	Unavailable	$2,716,242

Additional Cost

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.52M

$28.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

130.6%

2.6%MoM

Price per sq ft

$967

$12MoM

Available listings

116

23MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Ashby

At least 108 Trulia users voted on each feature.

95 % Say there are sidewalks
94 % Say it's dog friendly
83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
80 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
67 % Say people would walk alone at night
66 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say car is needed
48 % Say there are community events
48 % Say kids play outside
45 % Say it's quiet
45 % Say there's wildlife
43 % Say there's holiday spirit

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Sydni Lunt
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1y ago
"Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
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4y ago
"we care for each neighborhood, and watch out for one another in this big community. From helping the elderly to supporting the youth it's one big fest of communities colliding together and having each other backs. Let's not forget the big parties and many fusion restaurants they have to offer. With its diversity of multicultural foods the possibilities are endless and of course let's not forget our classics to New York style pizza to traditional Mexican cuisine it's an abyss of nothing but delicious food coming your way "
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4y ago
"Lots of dogs in the area. However many dog owners do NOT pick up after their dogs. Very frustrating and gross. "
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4y ago
"Great area for small families and people who have animals. Alot of parks and good schools. Also there are many good food places in the area."
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4y ago
"still have to watch your kids but all in all it's a good area to live in. Your family will be safe for the most part. "
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4y ago
"Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
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4y ago
"I’ve lived here for five years and have noticed most people are nice and public transit is very accessible. There’s a nice farmers market and great coffee shops. "
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5y ago
"This is a great neighborhood for families with lots of parks nearby. it's off the beaten path so there aren't many issues with vagrants or homeless drug addicts."
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5y ago
"We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
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Saida A.
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6y ago
"Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
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Denise C.
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6y ago
"my community is perfect for children safe to walk at night close to all transportation bus and Bart local restaurants very convenient two blocks from each convenience store or grocery store very satisfied with the neighborhood everyone is friendly and know each other by the first name basis"
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Youngmanrobin2
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6y ago
"I love Berkeley because every house has its own unique charm and character. I adore craftsman style house I love the juxtaposition between the dark wood and white walls "
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Ajd
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7y ago
"Lots of people with dogs. A couple of parks nearby for them to play in. Easy to walk dog on Bike friendly streets."
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Pantsofflandolf
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7y ago
"It’s got a lot of character, it’s foliage is pretty, and there’s a lot of restaurants and public transit."
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Alex A.
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7y ago
"I hop on BART at Ashby every morning and I’m in downtown San Francisco in about 30 minutes. The trains are crowded, but it’s a reliable commute. "
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Angiehiranoshin
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7y ago
"The Grove park has lots of friendly people with well behaved dogs. The park supplies waste bags and has plenty of space with grass for the dogs to play/run. "
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Ajd
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7y ago
"Good mix of social classes. Very walkable. Diverse. Can walk to restaurants and grocery stores. Has kids parks as well."
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Weber a.
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7y ago
"It is lovely for walking and very friendly. Very convenient for everything and a short walk downtown. "
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7y ago
"There are many other dog in the neighborhood so there are many opportunities for good and bad interactions. Also people tend to drive fast so if your dog gets loose there is a good chance they may get hit. "
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Theresakuuipo
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8y ago
"great community. blocks away from local high school, hospital and shopping and food. local bus lines are extremely reliable."
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Maria A. S.
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8y ago
"Peaceful, lots of greenery, safe, access to everything nearby. People are friendly and there are many block parties happening which increase sense of community. "
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Mark7arlan
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8y ago
" The view from my apartment an the way the fog rolls in morning and evening.Being close to the Ocean,nothing beats that. Not owning a car is no problem there are plenty of ways to get around. "
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Janepantsyr
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8y ago
"Very friendly neighborhood, great shops all around. Dog friendly. Great for commuters. I’ve lived here a little over 3 years and love it."
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Frequently asked questions about 1611 Russell St

What is the price history for 1611 Russell St?
1611 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $2,440,000 in December 2019.
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 $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
What do residents say about the Ashby neighborhood?
Residents describe the Ashby neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Ashby, Berkeley.
Does 1611 Russell St have parking?
Yes, 1611 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.