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2851 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

  • $4,502,000

    Last sold 04/30/2021 for $4.79M

  • 6

    bed

  • 5

    bath

  • 4,257

    Sqft ($1,126/Sqft)

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About 2851 Russell St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1929
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 7,500 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
In the heart of the Claremont, this spectacular top-to-bottom dwell-style remodel is a bold transformation of old + new. Designed by Dan Brunn (LA architect) for active family living, utmost comfort, understated luxury + high-tech efficiency, it combines the 1929 Walter Ratcliff stone exterior with an ultra-modern new interior. Sunny + open floor plan downstairs spans the entire length of the home w cathedral ceilings, floating walls, wide plank natural oak floors, radiant heat. In back, wall-to-wall opening w full height glass sliders creates indoor-outdoor flow. Top-of-the line finishes throughout incl. sleek chef’s kitchen w custom Poliform cabinetry, 6-burner Miele cooktop, double oven, 2 dishwashers + huge pantry. Office/guest room w full bath on entry level + private guest suite w kitchenette downstairs. 4 addl bedrooms upstairs incl. a luxurious primary suite w vaulted ceilings + office. Romantic gardens + workshop. Stunning design + utmost luxury in Berkeley’s best location!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Colette Ford
Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40938076 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 14 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Zoned
Heating Zoned, Individual Rm Controls, Radiant
Levels/Style Two Story, 2, Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Sold
SubType Detached
Living Area 4257
Lot Size (SqFt) 7500
Lot Size (Acres) 0.17
Year Built 1929
Builder Name Royal Lyon
Property Condition Existing
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 5
# Full Baths 5
# Bedrooms 6
Total # of Rooms 10
Laundry 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Updated Kitchen
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
# Fireplaces 2
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom, Wood Burning
Exterior
Roof Composition Shingles
Construction Stucco
Parking Detached, Off Street, Secured, Workshop In Garage, Garage Door Opener
Lot Description Premium Lot
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity No Solar
Water Source Public
Pool None
Location
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County Alameda
Subdivision Elmwood
Elementary School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Directions Ashby>Pine>Russel
APN 53170144
$4.5M
Range: $4M-$4.99M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $1,125/month
Gross rent multiplier: 355.3
  • Apr 2021
    mls logo MLS # 40938076
  • Apr 30, 2021 Sold
    $4,795,000
  • Apr 30, 2021 Sold
    $4,795,000
  • Apr 6, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Apr 6, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Feb 25, 2021 Listed
    $4,795,000
  • Feb 25, 2021 Listed
    $4,795,000 (+43.7%)
  • Aug 2018
    mls logo MLS # 40829650
  • Aug 7, 2018 Sold
    $3,337,000
  • Aug 7, 2018 Sold
    $3,337,000 (+19.4%)
  • Jul 26, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Jul 11, 2018 Listed
    $2,795,000
  • Jul 11, 2018 Listed
    $2,795,000
  • 2851 Russell St
    $4.79M
  • Claremont Elmwood
    $1.29M -21% y/y
  • 94705
    $1.99M +11% y/y
  • Berkeley
    $1.09M -8% y/y
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Emerson Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
John Muir Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
7/10
Malcolm X Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Willard Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Berkeley Unified School District
8/10
Berkeley High School
public Grades 9-12
Berkeley Unified School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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