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Two-Unit Residential Duplex

1708 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703

For Sale
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$928,000

Separate PG&E and water meters serve the two residences, with covered carport parking on site.

Property Size2,178 SF
Price / SF$426.08
Days on Market2

Property Features for 1708 Russell St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,178 SF
Total Parking Spaces 2
Property subtype Multi-Family

Site & Location

Neighborhood Lorin
Public Transit Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 2BR/1BA, 1 x 3BR/2BA
Multifamily Units 2
Individually Metered Utilities electricity, gas, water

Amenities

laundry room
storage closets

Building Details

Year Built 1963
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: New Horizon Real Estate
Listed By: Alice Chan · License CA #01862297
Source: Pebblebeachproperties
Added: Nov 12 Last Checked: Nov 12 at 2:18PM

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Investment Insights

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Built in 1963, this Berkeley duplex contains two residences with distinct layouts: a ground-floor home with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and an upper-level home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. A separate laundry room and storage closets serve the property, while two covered carport spaces provide on-site parking. PG&E and water are separately metered for each unit.

The property is near Kaiser Permanente, Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART Station, and local shopping and dining. Its two-unit configuration combines a range of bedroom counts with shared laundry and storage amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Two residences: ground floor has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Two covered carport parking spaces
  • Separate PG&E and water meters

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$49,430
Cap Rate
5.33%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$988,600 $988.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$706,143 $706.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$549,222 $549.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,178 SF
Gross rent
$74.5K $34.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$1.78/SF
EGI
$70.6K $32.42/SF
− OpEx
−$21.2K −$9.73/SF
NOI
$49.4K $22.70/SF
Area
Berkeley, CA
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$34.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$988,600
Cap Rate 7%
$706,143
Cap Rate 9%
$549,222

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$706.1K
$617.9K – $823.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,430 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.33%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$618.4K
$541.1K – $721.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,290 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.66%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$842.3K
$737.0K – $982.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,963 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.35%
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Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,259
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 94703, CA

20,805
Population
9,654
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
71%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,004
Density / Sq Mi
$108,922
Median Household Income
$66,261
Median Earnings
$2,257
Median Rent
$1,273,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Duplexes in Berkeley, CA

$595 Jul
$524 Aug
$561 Sep
$568 Oct

Properties on Market for Duplexes in Berkeley

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Separate PG&E and water meters serve the two residences, with covered carport parking on site.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1708 Russell St Berkeley, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $928,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two residences: ground floor has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Two covered carport parking spaces; Separate PG&E and water meters
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