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Berkeley, CA

$1,549,888

1538 Russell St, Berkeley, CA
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,929
Sq Ft
1903
Built
13
Days listed

About this home

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 with 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.

Facts & features

Interior
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2 full, 0 half
Living area
1,929 sq ft
Interior features
Attic
Flooring
Carpet, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Heating
Gravity
Levels
Two
Exterior & lot
Lot size
0.103 acres (4,480 sq ft)
Pool
None
Year built
1903
Parking
Carport, Other, Rv Access Parking, One Space
Parking spaces
5
Community
County
Alameda
Listing details
Status
Active
Property type
Single Family Residence
Days on market
13
Listed
2026-07-09
Terms
Cash, Conventional
Parcel #
53161028
MLS #
41140985
Listed by
Marco Rodriguez · Genesis Real Estate

Location

Price history

Listed
$1,549,888 · 2026-07-09
Days on market
13
Current price
$1,549,888
Financing

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Estimated monthly payment
$9,723
$7,837 principal & interest · $1,886 taxes & insurance
$309,978
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Loan $1,239,910

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Listing courtesy of Genesis Real Estate. © 2026. The multiple listing data appearing on this website is owned and copyrighted by California Regional Multiple Listing Service, Inc. ("CRMLS") and is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Information provided is for the consumer's personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties the consumer may be interested in purchasing. All data, including but not limited to all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. Last updated July 26, 2026 Equal Housing Opportunity.

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