1229 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

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Property Overview:

1229 Russell St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1908. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,688 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and is currently valued at approximately $928,300.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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 include Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Yu Ming Charter, and Berkeley Technology Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1,112 (566 Math, 546 English)—above the state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

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

  • Demographics:

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

  • 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.

  • Cost of Living:

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

Property Features:

  • Garden-rich and lovingly maintained with quintessential Berkeley style.
  • Spacious living room with bay windows and Craftsman dining room featuring wood ceiling detail.
  • Recently updated kitchen—ideal for entertaining.
  • Sunny office space (listed as 4th bedroom) overlooking the garden.
  • French doors open to a charming backyard with native plants and outdoor dining space.
  • Ground floor: Ample bedroom and full bath.
  • Upstairs: Two large bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and a spacious, updated bathroom with double vanity.
  • Ideal location: Near San Pablo Park, Berkeley Bowl West, bus lines, and Ashby BART.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable neighborhood with easy access to parks, grocery stores, and public transportation.
  • Perfect for families, garden enthusiasts, and those seeking classic Berkeley charm.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1997-05-15 Sold 142000
2012-12-06 Rental 142000
2023-03-31 Rental 60000
2025-04-02 For Sale 1185000
2025-04-11 Pending NaN
2025-05-01 Sold 1750000
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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 0.32
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.39
ELECTRO-COATINGS IND 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA N N NF 0 CAD009116211 0.51
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.59
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.73
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.73
MIKE ROBERTS COLOR PRODUCTIONS 6707 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009133190 0.73
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.86
GRANT LABORATORIES 6020 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1424, USA N N NF 0 CAD093982866 0.90
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.90

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 0.21
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.27
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.41
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.49
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.52
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.55
CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC. DBA CMC FONTANA - EMERYVILLE 6655 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1031, USA 2 2008 N/A 94608CMCST6655H 0.58
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.58
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.58
COULTER STEEL & FORGE CO 1494 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 24 1997 N/A 94608CLTRS14946 0.65

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 0.17
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.28
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.31
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.37
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.47
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.77
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.84
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.96
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.98
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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 3
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 2

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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