For sale

$928,000

1708 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703

5beds

3baths

2,178sqft

$6,679/mo

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Duplex

Built in 1963

-- sqft lot

$1,249,300 Zestimate^®

$426/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Exceptional South Berkeley Duplex – Prime Investment Opportunity! Discover this well-maintained South Berkeley duplex in exceptional condition, offering an excellent opportunity for investors or owner-occupants. The property features two spacious units: a ground-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom residence and an upper-level 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence. Additional highlights include a separate laundry room, generous storage closets, two covered carport parking spaces, and separate PG&E and water meters. Ideally situated in a convenient South Berkeley location near Kaiser Permanente, Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART Station, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities. A wonderful opportunity to own a versatile, well-maintained duplex in the heart of Berkeley. An excellent addition to any real estate investment portfolio!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,178
Total interior livable area: 2,178 sqft

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport, Covered, Space Per Unit - 1
Has carport: Yes

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot, Back Yard

Details

Parcel number: 5316042
Special conditions: Standard
Other equipment: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Property subtype: Duplex
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 1963

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: South Berkeley

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Berkeley

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $426/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,077,572
Date on market: 11/10/2026

Estimated market value

$1,249,300

$1.12M - $1.39M

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/11/2026	Listed for sale	$928,000-3.9%$426/sqft
Source: CCAR #41153524 Report a problem
11/1/2019	Sold	$966,000-13.8%$444/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/28/2019	Listing removed	$1,120,000$514/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Bay #40838212 Report a problem
5/17/2019	Price change	$1,120,000-5.9%$514/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Bay #40838212 Report a problem
2/26/2019	Price change	$1,190,000-4.8%$546/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Bay #40838212 Report a problem
10/30/2018	Price change	$1,250,000-7.4%$574/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Bay #40838212 Report a problem
10/5/2018	Price change	$1,350,000-6.9%$620/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty East Bay #40838212 Report a problem
9/12/2018	Listed for sale	$1,450,000$666/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #40838212 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2026	--	$1,077,572 +2%
2025	$20,601 +10.2%	$1,056,446 +2%
2024	$18,699 +2.7%	$1,035,735 +2%
2023	$18,204 +0.1%	$1,015,429 +2%
2022	$18,178 -0.2%	$995,520 +2%
2021	$18,210 +5.3%	$976,007 +1%
2020	$17,300 +189.9%	$966,000 +1282.1%
2019	$5,968 +7.6%	$69,893 +2%
2018	$5,545	$68,523 +2%
2017	$5,545 +6.9%	$67,179 +2%
2016	$5,187 +3.6%	$65,862 +1.5%
2015	$5,008	$64,873 +2%
2014	$5,008	$63,602 +0.5%
2013	--	$63,315 +2%
2012	--	$62,074 +2%
2011	--	$60,856 +0.8%
2010	--	$60,402 -0.2%
2009	--	$60,546 +2%
2008	--	$59,358 +2%
2007	--	$58,194 +192.2%
2006	--	$19,915 -64.4%
2005	--	$55,935 +2%
2004	--	$54,839 +1.9%
2003	--	$53,834 +2%
2002	--	$52,779 +2%
2001	$2,323	$51,743