2638 Russell St #1
Berkeley, CA 94705
Elmwood
1 Bed
1 Bath
685 sqft
1 Bed
1 Bath
685 sqft
Local Information
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- Schools4 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
- Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Condo
Year Built
1927
Living Area
685 sqft
Price/Sqft
$990
Parking
None
HOA
$350/Monthly
About this House
Condo in 1927 Elmwood showcase building. Exceptionally well-located in the heart of it all...just a half block to cafés, shops, and restaurants in one of the oldest commercial districts of Berkeley. Lovely old details combined with fresh modern updates are grounded with matchstick hardwood floors. Original glass door knobs, wood-pane windows, and a cute phone cubby call back time. A massive shared deck is right outside the back kitchen door...to facilitate BBQ, or a daily dose of vitamin D. Other conveniences include a gas fireplace, custom closets, and dishwasher. Laundry, water, and exterior maintenance are covered by monthly dues. Near buses, BART, U.C. campus, and trails.
2638 Russell St #1, Berkeley, CA 94705 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 685 sqft condo in Elmwood, built in 1927. It last sold for $722,500 on Mar 18, 2024 (7% above the $675,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2022 with an asking price of $3,400 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 20, 2022. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $677,900, with a rent estimate of $2,611/month.
Home Details for 2638 Russell St #1
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Kitchen |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 685 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In BasementRefrigerator |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: InsertHas a Fireplace |
Gas & Electric Electric: No Solar |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Window CoveringsFlooring: Tile, Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Levels: One StoryEntry Location: Ground Floor LocationFloors: Tile, Wood |
Security Security: Security Alarm - Owned |
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Exterior Home Features Exterior: Landscape FrontFoundation: Earthquake BracedNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: None |
Pool Pool: None |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1927 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: CondominiumArchitecture: Other |
Building Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction |
Property Information Condition: ExistingParcel Number: 52156836 |
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Price List Price: $675,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Mar 06 2024 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Berkeley |
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Building Area Building Area: 685 Square Feet |
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Units in Building: 4 |
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HOA Fee Includes: Other, Reserves, Insurance, Water, Sewer, Trash, Hazard Insurance, Common Area Maint, Exterior MaintenanceHOA Name: NOT LISTEDHOA Phone: 510-000-0000Has an HOAHOA Fee: $350/Monthly |
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Lot Area: 4356 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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Mls Number: 41050506 |
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HOA Amenities: Other,BBQ Area,Laundry Free |
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Kristi Roberts DRE #01472139, (510) 388-5588
Red Oak Realty
Bought with: Alissa Custer DRE #01703944, (510) 460-5105, District Homes
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR, MLS#41050506
Price History for 2638 Russell St #1
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 03/18/2024 | $722,500 | Sold | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050506 |
| 03/08/2024 | $675,000 | Pending | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050506 |
| 02/21/2024 | $675,000 | Listed For Sale | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41050506 |
| 07/20/2022 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 07/13/2022 | $3,500 | PriceChange | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 07/11/2022 | $3,400 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 08/16/2021 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rental Manager | |
| 07/29/2021 | $3,200 | PriceChange | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 07/27/2021 | $3,000 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rental Manager |
| 06/20/2018 | $3,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 06/13/2018 | $3,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 05/05/2018 | $3,250 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 04/27/2018 | $3,150 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 09/01/2016 | $610,000 | Sold | bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #40751067 |
| 07/14/2006 | $425,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 06/17/2004 | $335,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 07/02/2002 | $238,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Berkeley
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.54M
$117KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
127.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$979
$63MoM
Available listings
138
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $736,950 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2638 Russell St #1
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.13 | Condo | $720,000 | 05/14/26 | 1 | 1 | 925 | |
0.14 | Condo | $735,000 | 07/31/26 | 1 | 1 | 1,018 | |
0.28 | Condo | $600,000 | 08/08/25 | 1 | 1 | 808 | |
0.35 | Condo | $645,000 | 06/04/26 | 1 | 1 | 732 | |
0.40 | Condo | $562,725 | 03/12/26 | 2 | 1 | 553 | |
0.51 | Condo | $550,000 | 10/28/25 | 1 | 1 | 700 | |
0.38 | Condo | $730,000 | 03/18/26 | 2 | 1 | 845 | |
0.38 | Condo | $667,500 | 11/12/25 | 2 | 1 | 845 | |
0.51 | Condo | $460,000 | 07/21/26 | 1 | 1 | 700 |
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Assigned Schools
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- Berkeley High School
- 9-12
- Public
- 3218 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThe school has great teachers and traditional education for the most part . My issue with the social aspect is that they don't have a dress code. I understand we are in Berkeley CA and there are nudists but that's different. They allow their girls to wear very tight daisy dukes that show not only the gluteos maximus but the genitals. This has been an ongoing going issue for almost ten years and I really don't understand why. I feel the students should be educated on why it's a bad idea. The students have off campus lunch and harass passer bys and spread what ever infections they have with those genitals shorts. Aside from this real big issue there are some ok teachers there that are trustworthyParent Review9mo ago - Emerson Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 283 Students
7/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe absolutely loved Emerson and thrilled that our child is a student there. The principal Ms. Holmes is amazing and is constantly going above and beyond for the students. Emerson is one of the smaller elementary schools in Berkeley but feel fortunate that there is such a great sense of community among the parents.Parent Review1y ago - Sylvia Mendez Elementary
- K-5
- Public
- 379 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageEs una escuela muy complementaria porque laConexión entre el personal y las familias es increíble!Parent Review2y ago - Malcolm X Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 469 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AveragePhenomenal school is every way. Diverse and welcome in learning community with high quality teachers in TK and K. My student has thrived here and I can’t wait to see what next school year brings. The after school staff really connected with my student and principal Hunt is a very dedicated. Don’t skip the potluck and movie nights as well as other school functions like back to school etc. they are so so worth it. Forgot to mention one of the best aspects, the specialists! My student has dance, garden, nutrition/ wellness, and art!Parent Review3y ago - Willard Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 596 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageWe had a horrible time at Willard. While some of the teachers were excellent (we had some great math teachers, for example) and we loved the cooking and gardening programs, bullying was a huge problem that, despite many, many complaints to the school, went un-addressed. My child was bullied mercilessly by another child the entire time and that other child would basically play innocent - it was never dealt with beyond that. My child is in high school now and we have spent thousands of dollars in therapy to help them get their confidence and sense of self back. I'm not sure whether that will ever happen. Additionally, although some teachers were fantastic, there were many others who were not, and those set a negative tone for the entire experience for us.Parent Review2y ago - John Muir Elementary School
- K-5
- Public
- 293 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageJohn Muir is a phenomenal school and has only been getting better in recent years. Excellent principal and leadership team that led the school to receive the National Blue Ribbon School Award in 2024. Very involved community and a beautiful school campus; enrichment opportunities for students abound. We're so grateful to be a part of this amazing school community.Parent Review1y ago 
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100 % Say it's dog friendly
96 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
91 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
90 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say there are sidewalks
75 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
68 % Say streets are well-lit
61 % Say parking is easy
57 % Say yards are well-kept
54 % Say it's quiet
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
42 % Say there's wildlife
38 % Say there are community events
22 % Say car is needed
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