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Price: $2,995,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 3 full, 2 half
Living Area SqFt: 3,381
Status: Active
Property Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Size Acres: 0.08
Lot Size SqFt: 3,630
Year Built: 1902
Neighborhood: Elmwood
Days on Website: 1

Courtesy of Anja Plowright, The Grubb Co. Inc. 510-652-2133

Property Description

Stately and iconic, this historic 5+BR/4BA Elmwood Edwardian occupies a coveted corner lot just blocks from College Avenue. Distinguished by elegant, rounded windows that flood the home with natural light, the residence blends timeless architectural beauty with sophisticated modern updates. A dramatic entry opens to a grand foyer with coat closet and powder room, leading to a gracious living room with high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, fireplace, and beveled glass windows. A formal dining room with oversized windows and original pocket doors sets the stage for memorable entertaining. The beautifully remodeled chef’s kitchen features Carrara marble counters, premium appliances, double ovens, an extra-tall refrigerator, abundant storage, and a generous eat-in area. Upstairs, a luxurious primary suite offers a walk-in closet and spa-like bath with steam shower and skylights. Two additional bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and a conveniently located laundry complete the level. A spacious family room or office with floor-to-ceiling windows opens to a deck for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The top floor offers a flexible guest/exercise space with skylights and Bay glimpses. A separate guest suite with full bath and private garden entry provides ideal accommodations. Surrounded by mature gardens and featuring extensive system upgrades, including newer foundation, electrical, and plumbing, this exceptional home offers timeless elegance in one of Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods just moments to shops, dining, trails, and commute options. Elmwood living at its finest! BESO Score 2

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • Appliances: “Dishwasher”, “Gas Range”, “Refrigerator”, “Dryer”, “Washer”, “Gas Water Heater”
  • Bathrooms
  • 3 full bathrooms
  • 3 total bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Building
  • Construction Materials: “Stucco”
  • Living Area: 3381
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Level – Street: “Other”, “Main Entry”
  • Level – Upper: “3 Bedrooms”, “2.5 Baths”, “Other”
  • Cooling
  • Cooling: “None”
  • Fireplaces
  • Fireplace Included
  • Floors
  • Flooring: “Hardwood”
  • Heating
  • Heating: “Forced Air”
  • Heating Included
  • Laundry
  • Features: “Dryer”, “Washer”
  • Location
  • Subdivision Name: Elmwood
  • Lot
  • Lot Features: “Rectangular Lot”
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 3630
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3630
  • Parcel Number: 5215704
  • Parking
  • Parking Features: “No Parking on Site”
  • Pool
  • Pool Features: “None”
  • Property
  • Property Condition: “Existing”
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Roof
  • Roof: “Composition Shingles”
  • Schools
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Utilities
  • Electric: “No Solar”
  • Listing
  • Sale/rent: For Sale
  • $886 per square foot

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$2,995,000 – 2520 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

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