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1538 Russell St

Berkeley, CA 94703
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,929

Sqft

SqFt4,480

Sqft(Lot)

Some homes simply provide a place to live. Others create a feeling the moment you walk through the door. This exceptional A-frame is one of those rare homes. Blending timeless architecture with beautifully curated updates, it offers warm, light-filled interiors, soaring ceilings, and inviting gathering spaces designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. Beyond its beautiful living areas, the home offers remarkable flexibility with a finished bonus attic that is ideal as a potential 4th bedroom, media room, creative studio, playroom, or additional workspace, as well as a detached office perfect for today's work-from-home lifestyle, a private gym, or an inspiring artist's retreat. Step outside and discover a backyard that feels like your own private sanctuary, complete w ith a spacious deck, pergola, mature landscaping, and multiple outdoor spaces designed for relaxing, entertaining, and creating lasting memories. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully improved over the years, this home reflects decades of pride of ownership, with meaningful updates that preserve its character while embracing modern comfort. Even more remarkable, this home has had only two owners since it was built in 1903—a rare testament to how deeply cherished this property has been for more than a century. Whether you're hosting friends beneath the pergola, working from the detached office, or enjoying quiet evenings beneath the dramatic rooflines that define this iconic A-frame, every space has been thoughtfully designed to inspire connection, creativity, and comfort .Homes that offer this level of architectural distinction, versatility, rich history, and indoor-outdoor living rarely come to market. This is more than a home: it's a legacy property that captures the timeless charm of Berkeley while offering the space, flexibility, and lifestyle today's buyers have been searching for. Home Energy Score of 2.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,549,888

AD Id : 88280856

MLS Id : 41140985

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 4,480 Sqft

Living Area Size : 1,929

Year Built : 1903

County : Alameda

Subdivision: Southern Colonization Comp

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Roofing Information

    Shingle

    Flooring Information

    Carpet, SeeRemarks, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features

    Attic
    Roof: Shingle
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Gravity Has Cooling: Yes

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1903
    Construction Materials: WoodSiding
    Stories: 2
    Patio And Porch Features: Deck
    Pool Features: None
    Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 4480 Lot Size Acres: 0.1028 Lot Size Source: Measured Lot Size Square Feet: 4,480 Lot Description: BackYard,FrontYard,Garden,SprinklersTimer,Yard

    Property Information

    Subdivision: SOUTH BERKELEY Source Property Type: Residential Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 123

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $1549888
    Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 53161028

  • Location Information

    Direction: Cross Street: California St.
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/23/2026 @ 11:18

MLS: 41140985 LISTED BY: Marco Rodriguez, Genesis Real Estate 510-222-5520 SOURCE: CRMLS

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