2950 Russell St

Comfortable and spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath furnished home in fantastic Elmwood location, available July 1st, 2026 for a 1 year lease. This is a classic 3-level craftsman with large rooms and big windows, full of vintage touches and modern conveniences. The front door opens into a central foyer with the staircase to the upper level, and a powder room tucked in underneath. On the left is a large living room with a decorative fireplace, flanked by original built-ins. To the right is the formal dining room with another wall of lovely original built-in cabinetry. The large, updated kitchen is off the dining room, with great cabinet and counter space and high end stainless steel appliances. At the rear of the kitchen is a stacked HE washer/dryer, a breakfast nook, and a cozy den/TV room. French doors off the kitchen lead to a back deck set up for outdoor dining. Stairs off the kitchen lead down to the lower level, which functions as a self-contained private suite with access to the backyard. There is a large common area and a private bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. It's an ideal setup for visiting in-laws, a live-in nanny, a dedicated workspace or gym, or a noisy playroom. The lower level has a large deck with patio furniture that leads out to a large, grassy backyard, with plenty of room to play. The upper level of the house has 3 bedrooms and a full bathroom with shower over tub. The front bedroom is the largest, and is currently set up as a shared children's bedroom with two twin beds and lots of sunshine. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed and desk, with french doors that open out to a nice upstairs deck. The third bedroom has a king size bed, with an attached home office/sun room that also opens out to the upstairs deck. The house has forced heat and air conditioning (!!) via a newly installed electric heat pump. There's an EV charger in the driveway and a detached garage for extra bike and gear storage. The owner is highly allergic so unfortunately - no animals can be considered. Unbeatable location, just 2 blocks off College Ave. and all its great shops and restaurants. 4 blocks from both John Muir and Emerson elementary schools. 2 blocks to tennis and massages at the Claremont Hotel, and directly in between two of Berkeley's most exciting and popular bakeries: Fournee and Nabalom. This is the famed Russell Street Halloween Block (decorations included in rental) so plan on lots of visitors on October 31. Here are some of the amazing features of this home: Air Conditioning EV Charger Hardwood Floors Garage Storage Furnished Lower level au pair set-up Available July 1st for a 1 year lease term (no renewal offered) Tenant responsible for all utilities Sorry, no animals! The owner is highly allergic and this is a furnished rental. Private showings available by appointment only. Email us for a virtual tour and tell us a bit about yourself! Sierra Anaya, DRE #02127971 AndreaRentals: The Rental Concierge for Owners and Renters