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Welcome to this beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century Edwardian bungalow, where timeless architectural character meets modern comfort and style. A formal front entry with a welcoming alcove opens to a spacious, sun-filled living room with a lovely bay window. A separate formal dining room, also featuring a bay window, provides the perfect setting for entertaining and everyday gatherings. The brand-new kitchen is both stylish and functional, showcasing contemporary cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a tile backsplash, an island breakfast bar, and recessed lighting (2026). The completely renovated bathroom features an elegant modern double vanity and a generous walk-in shower (2026). Additional highlights include new engineered hardwood flooring throughout, updated lighting and plumbing fixtures, and a new HVAC system with the added comfort of central air conditioning (2026). The home also features double pane windows and is sewer lateral compliant. A convenient hallway laundry closet includes a stackable washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy a sunny, landscaped lot with fresh sod, classic wood picket fencing, and a brick patio—an inviting space for outdoor dining and relaxation. An unfinished attached bonus space with a separate exterior entrance offers exciting potential for a workshop, home office, or creative studio. Ideally situated in South Berkeley, with easy access to Ashby BART, Berkeley Bowl, and the UC Berkeley campus, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the best of Berkeley living. Home Energy Score of 7.

Highlights

  • Residential
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built in 1905
  • 0.05 Acre Lot
  • 8 days on Market

Open House

  • November 15, 2026
    2:00pm - 4:30pm

This open house information was last updated on 11/11/2026 03:28AM

  • Bedrooms
    2
  • Bathrooms
    1
  • Year Built
    1905
  • Stories
    1.0
  • Architectural Style
    Bungalow, Edwardian
  • Construction Materials
    Wood Siding
  • Foundation
    Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Parking Features
    On Street
  • Living Area
    927.0
  • Interior Features
    Kitchen Island, Storage
  • Appliances
    Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range, Gas Range, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Gas Water Heater
  • Flooring
    Tile, Wood
  • Exterior Features
    Storage
  • Pool Features
    None
  • Cooling
    Central Air
  • Heating
    Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central
  • Basement
    Crawl Space

  • Acres
    0.05
  • Lot Features
    Level, Corner Lot, Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Water
    Public


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This home is listed at $849,000 with 927 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $916 per square foot.

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1701 Russell St was listed on November 04, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 8 days.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1905, making it approximately 121 years old.

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1701 Russell St sits on a 0.05-acre lot, which is 2,178 square feet.

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