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2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94705
County Alameda
Neighborhood Elmwood
Parcel ID 52-1565-10

Sales & Tax Overview for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Current property tax $1,823

Lot & Building Information for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 3,172
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.15
Units 1
Year built 1923
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1923 and has a total of 3,172 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $154,952, the tax amount paid for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $1,909.

When was 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?

2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 02/15/2006.

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Title Documents for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
02/15/2006 Deed
03/11/2003 Deed
               
               
               
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Property Taxes for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $1,909
Current property tax $1,823
Market value $154,952

Assessment History for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $154,952 1.2323 $1,909 +4.46%
2024-2025 $151,914 1.2033 $1,828 +1.77%
2023-2024 $148,935 1.206 $1,796 +1.06%
2022-2023 $146,016 1.2172 $1,777 -0.76%
2021-2022 $143,152 1.2508 $1,791 +3.78%

Permits for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,300,000
-3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$873
-4.9% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$955,000
-6.4% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.12
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.26
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.40
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.49
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.49
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.67
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.77
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.79
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.80

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.44
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.79
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.80
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.81
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.35

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Neighbors for 2942 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3135 Eton Ave, Berkeley 2,092 03/24/2026 $2,345,000
2950 Russell St, Berkeley 2,140 12/09/2020 $2,555,000
2954 Russell St, Berkeley 3,509 01/17/2002 $1,004,545
3121 College Ave, Berkeley
2714 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 3,230 11/12/2025 $1,857,500
2704 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 4,614 07/28/2020
3151 Eton Ave, Berkeley 5,200 05/24/2019
2924 Claremont Ave, Berkeley 12,000 03/12/2021 $3,200,000
2938 Russell St, Berkeley 3,949 06/28/2013
2841 Prince St, Berkeley 1,982 10/07/2003
2955 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2,572
2917 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2,462 03/22/2019 $1,745,000
2927 Pine Ave, Berkeley 2,114 01/13/2025
2240 Prince St, Berkeley 3,506 12/21/2000 $430,000
2958 Russell St, Berkeley 3,667 08/03/2004 $1,601,500
2984 Russell St, Berkeley 662
2910 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 3,356 10/21/2022
2962 Russell St, Berkeley 3,844 07/07/2015
3302 Claremont Ave, Berkeley 2,071 10/12/2001
2916 Russell St, Berkeley 2,510 11/03/2021

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