$1,499,888
 $8,052 est/mo Sourced by Back At You

1538 Russell St,Berkeley, CA 94703

Berkeley, CA 94703

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Description

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.

Details

MLS #41140985
Listing TypeFor Sale
StyleHouse
Sub-TypeResale
StatusPending
Year1903
Days On Site56
Listing Provided ByGenesis Real Estate | Marco Rodriguez

Features

Bed(s)3
Bath(s) 2 Total
SQ Feet1,929
Car PortYes
Story(s)2
Acreage0.10

Interior

HeatingGravity
Heating Yes / NoYes
Cooling Yes / NoYes
Interior FeaturesAttic
Fireplace Yes / NoYes

Exterior

RoofShingle
Construction MaterialsWood Siding
Lot FeaturesBack Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers Timer, Yard

Parking

Attached Garage Yes / NoNo
Parking FeaturesCarport, Other, Rv Access Parking, One Space
Garage Yes / NoNo

Area Information

StateCA
CountyAlameda
CityBerkeley
Zip Code94703
Community NameSOUTH BERKELEY
Listing VS Median (in SOUTH BERKELEY)
Price:
$1,499,888
low | high
Med:
$995,000
83.661713407934% of Average
sqft:
1,929
low | high
Med:
1,624
65.837221358217% of Average
$ / sqft:
$778
low | high
Med:
$741
54.693655401028% of Average
On site:
56
low | high
Med:
15
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You

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StateCA
CountyAlameda
CityBerkeley
Zip Code94703
Community NameSOUTH BERKELEY
Listing VS Median (in SOUTH BERKELEY)
Price:
$1,499,888
low | high
Med:
$995,000
83.661713407934% of Average
sqft:
1,929
low | high
Med:
1,624
65.837221358217% of Average
$ / sqft:
$778
low | high
Med:
$741
54.693655401028% of Average
On site:
56
low | high
Med:
15
100% of Average
Sourced by Back At You
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Listing Updated: August 25, 2026 at 12:13:36 PM PDT