1703 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703
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OFF MARKET

1703 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94703

Ashby
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 930 sqft

$1,136,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,891/mo*
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$1,136,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $6,891/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
930 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.14M
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$35K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$140K (+14%)
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 +13% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.14M
July 2026$1.14M
June 2026$1.16M
May 2026$1.18M
April 2026$1.15M
March 2026$1.17M
February 2026$1.15M
January 2026$1.1M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
1701 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$625,000
03/10/26
2
1
927
1741 Derby St, Berkeley, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$965,000
05/07/26
2
1
780
2913 King St, Berkeley, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
07/31/26
2
1
1,165
2829 California St, Berkeley, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
03/17/26
3
1
962
2910 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$925,000
02/07/26
2
1
1,126
2051 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$900,000
12/11/25
2
1
1,137
1612 Carleton St, Berkeley, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,020,000
04/27/26
2
2
850
1637 Woolsey St, Berkeley, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$635,000
11/24/25
2
1
756
1705 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$800,000
11/05/25
3
2
1,620
1415 67th St, Berkeley, CA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$881,000
08/25/25
2
1
849

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
2846 McGee Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.03
$955,000
4
2
1,410
Recently Sold
1649 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.05
$1,497,400
7
3
-
Off Market
2913 King St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.06
$1,100,000
2
1
1,165
Recently Sold
1631 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.09
$1,252,800
7
4
2,910
Off Market
1610 Oregon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.11
$2,038,000
3
2.5
1,788
Recently Sold
1614 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.11
$1,195,000
5
4
3,017
For Sale
2926 Ellis St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.10
$1,000,000
3
1
1,438
For Sale
1619 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.12
$888,300
3
1
1,234
Off Market
1641 Stuart St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.14
$1,834,800
3
3
1,825
Off Market
2829 California St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.14
$1,050,000
3
1
962
Recently Sold
2939 King St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.11
$1,668,200
4
2.5
2,721
Off Market
1611 Julia St, Berkeley, CA 94703
0.13
$924,300
4
2
1,536
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1703 Russell St.
  • Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1905
Living Area
930 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,222

About this House

Reimagined bungalow, extensively and creatively remodeled in the 2000s by former architect-owners, including new foundation, electrical and plumbing. Built-in cabinets/shelves/nooks throughout stylishly maximize the functionality of the living space. Newly refinished wood floors; wood doors and windows and exposed joists add arch. detail, warmth and light. Sustainable materials include reclaimed wood, exposed plaster laths, and Richlite (resin-infused paper) counters. Huge finished attic loft, with skylights and windows opening onto a sunny roof deck, invites relaxation and creativity. A cozy breakfast room/den overlooks the shaded back yard w/magical playhouse, jacaranda & bamboo. The fenced, sunny front yard features a brick patio/grape arbor, fruit trees, roses & bougainvillea. 2 sheds (1 w/power) are perfect for bike storage, potting, or your passion. Ideally located on a Bicycle Boulevard, close to Berkeley Bowl, Grove Park, and Ashby BART. Truly a unique and inspiring property!
1703 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 930 sqft single-family home in Ashby, built in 1905. It last sold for $1,000,000 on Jul 17, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,136,000, with a rent estimate of $3,656/month.

Home Details for 1703 Russell St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition, OtherDeckExterior: Other, WoodGarden

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Updated: 1905
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2238 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 17, 2020
Source: CCAR #40907365
Sold
$1,000,000
Jun 5, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$895,000
Jul 21, 2016
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40746609
Sold
$1,000,000
Jul 7, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$729,000
Jun 25, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$729,000

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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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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
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
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  • Saida A.
    "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.
    "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
    "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
    "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
    "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.
    "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
    "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
    "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.
    "It is lovely for walking and very friendly. Very convenient for everything and a short walk downtown. "
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  • Unspecified
    "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
    "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.
    "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
    " 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
    "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 1703 Russell St

  • What is 1703 Russell St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1703 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is $1,136,000.
  • What is the price history for 1703 Russell St?
    1703 Russell St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,000,000 in July 2020.
  • 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.
  • Does 1703 Russell St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1703 Russell St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1703 Russell St?
    The lot at 1703 Russell St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft).

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