Charming Spanish-Inspired California Bungalow! This light-filled, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home blends timeless character with modern touches. Enjoy a tastefully renovated kitchen and bathroom, hardwood floors, and a spacious backyard complete with a new deck, potential veggie garden area, and low-maintenance landscaping—perfect for entertaining or relaxing. The detached one-car garage, complete with elegant French doors and a convenient side access door, offers incredible versatility. Whether you're envisioning a private home office, a personal gym, an art studio, or even a cozy guest retreat, this flexible space is ready to suit your lifestyle needs. With a Walk Score of 87, Bike Score of 91, you're just steps from local park, shops, restaurants, and convenient commuter options. Move-in ready and full of warmth—don’t miss this inviting bungalow!
Sold for $950,000 on 07/09/25
$950,000
1252 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702
2beds
952sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
3,049.2 Square Feet Lot
$947,700 Zestimate®
$998/sqft
$3,861 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 15, 2025 at 06:48am
Listed by:
Ray Sharma DRE #01255064 510-728-7653,
Century 21 Bay Realty,
Michael Price-Brown DRE #01300135 510-499-6777,
Century 21 Bay Realty
Bought with:
Diana Yonkouski, DRE #01034286
BAY AREA PROPERTIES
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41099249

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Hookups Only, Other
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Other, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 952
- Total interior livable area: 952 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Converted Garage, Detached, Other, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One Story
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Low Maintenance
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial Fence,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
- Features: Level, Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 53162937
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: No Solar
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
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Estimated market value
$947,700
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