SOLD!
2717 Russell Street
Berkeley CA 94705

Listed at $1,695,000 · Sold for $2,180,000

Stunning architectural details prevail in the Elmwood. Gorgeous natural light throughout this 2-story, four-bed, two-plus-bath Craftsman. Banks of windows access select scenic vignettes – be it the filtered light of mature trees, an outdoor patio, or the coming and going of the neighborhood. The grand living room has tall baseboards, stepped ceiling details, fireplace, bay windows, an attached office with French doors overall a lovely space indeed. The formal dining room has a large built-in and plenty of windows which look out onto the front patio; a unique space unto itself as it functions as an additional dining option with custom seating. The kitchen has new oak flooring (2023) and is set between the dining and living rooms – ample space for a breakfast table. Near the kitchen is an interior landing with a glass door that leads outside. The main level has 2 generously-sized bedrooms – each with new oak flooring (2023) – both rooms face out onto the backyard. The full bath has a shower over tub. 

A second floor is where the primary bedroom resides along with a fourth bedroom. The primary is huge with refinished wood flooring and windows that face east, south and west – one set of windows is veiled in the branches of a large tree. A full bath is off the hallway on the upper floor. 

Basement area has easy access to the impressive outdoor space. Additionally, there is a spacious office/bonus room* with a big window looking out to the backyard, and new engineered wood flooring (2023). Basement has ½ bath and a laundry area with sink.*

The lot is nearly 7,000 SQ FT (per public record).  The garden patio area is shaded and private with new and established plantings (2023) – the yard orients southwest. A secondary outdoor gathering area abuts massive jade plants and an apple tree. Driveway is accessed from Russell Street and has ample off-street parking for multiple cars.

This enchanting Elmwood neighborhood is a dream. College Avenue provides convenient access to, boutique shops, restaurants, cafés, commerce, transportation, Emerson Elementary**, Willard Park, and Whole Foods – to name a few.  Plus, there are dedicated bike lanes, traffic-calming round-abouts that are designed to enhance a positive neighborhood feel and perspective. 

• 4 beds

• 2.5 baths

• 2,597 SQ FT per measured floor plan

• 6,840 Lot SQ FT per public record 

• Walk Score® - 96

• Bike Score™ - 91

More information CharmingRussell.com

*Permit status for the basement is unknown. Buyer to investigate with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professionals and rely solely on that investigation. **Any interested parties should verify school district and availability, as attendance and attending the closest school is not guaranteed.

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