1211 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

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Property Overview:

1211 Russell St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1908. It offers 1,088 sq. ft. of living space with a one-level floor plan featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The home includes a front porch, separate dining room, living room, kitchen, laundry room with back entrance, and a parking garage. The estimated home value is $879,600.
Note: This property is a Fixer Upper—please do not disturb tenants.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population:

    • Community of 14,250 residents (15% growth since 2000)
    • 51.2% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.83%)
    • Second-largest: 35-44 years (15.89%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 15.5% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 23% (higher than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Yu Ming Charter, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Berkeley Technology Academy
    • Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average (975)

  • Job Market:

    • 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%)

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $48,557
    • Average annual spending: $42,137

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

Property Features:

  • One-level floor plan: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, separate dining room, kitchen
  • Front porch at entrance
  • Laundry room with back entrance to backyard for outdoor enjoyment
  • Parking garage
  • Fixer Upper—opportunity for renovation and customization
  • Walk score: 90, Bike score: 92
  • Minutes to San Pablo Park (outdoor amenities, sports, relaxation)
  • Centrally located: Close to shopping, dining, BART, University of California Berkeley, parks, and schools

Location Benefits:

  • Vibrant, walkable community with easy access to public transportation
  • Proximity to San Pablo Park for recreation and entertainment
  • Convenient to Berkeley Bowl, shops, dining, and top schools
  • Ideal for families, commuters, and those seeking Berkeley’s urban lifestyle
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2022-02-17 Off Market NaN
2022-10-28 For Sale 657000.00
2022-11-09 For Sale 675000.00
2022-11-30 For Sale 599000.00
2023-01-24 Pending NaN
2023-02-07 Pending NaN
2023-02-09 Sold 540000.00
2024-08-30 For Sale 999999.00
2024-08-31 For Sale NaN
2024-11-16 Sold 1199000.00
2024-11-20 Pending NaN
2024-12-18 For Sale NaN
2025-01-13 Pending 698749.75
2025-02-13 For Sale 1199000.00
2025-03-05 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.28
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.37
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.54
MIKE ROBERTS COLOR PRODUCTIONS 6707 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009133190 0.69
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.70
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.70
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.82
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.87
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP EMERYVILLE 5899 Peladeau Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAT080032113 0.93
GRANT LABORATORIES 6020 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1424, USA N N NF 0 CAD093982866 0.93

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.17
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.22
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.37
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.46
ELECTRO-COATINGS OF CALIFORNIA INC 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 17 2023 Yes 9471WLCTRC893CA 0.47
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.47
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.50
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.54
CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC. DBA CMC FONTANA - EMERYVILLE 6655 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1031, USA 2 2008 N/A 94608CMCST6655H 0.54
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.54

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.13
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.24
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.28
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.32
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.46
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.73
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.89
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 4
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 2

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 3

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 1
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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