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2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley
Zip code 94705
County Alameda
Neighborhood Elmwood
Parcel ID 52-1565-11

Sales & Tax Overview for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 09/08/2020
Sale price $2,925,000
Arm's length
Property tax $39,016

Lot & Building Information for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 3,258
Building class Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)
Acreage 0.13
Units 1
Year built 1913
Stories 2
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Single Family Residential (R-1)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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Other Property Data for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

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About 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1913 and has a total of 3,258 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,166,077, the tax amount paid for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is $39,015.

When was 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold?

2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold in 12/14/2021.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/08/2020 $2,925,000
10/15/2008 $2,200,000
11/15/1999 $730,000
       
       
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Title Documents for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
12/14/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
09/08/2020 Cancellation
09/08/2020 Ucc amendment(3&+ pgs)
09/08/2020 Deed of trust 10/01/2050
09/08/2020 Grant Deed
01/03/2017 Deed of Trust 12/01/2046
03/23/2015 Deed of Trust 04/01/2045
02/07/2014 Deed of Trust
01/17/2013 Deed of Trust 02/01/2043
10/15/2008 Deed
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Property Taxes for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $39,016
Market value $3,166,077

Assessment History for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 2946 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 $3,166,077 1.2323 $39,016 +4.46%
2024-2025 $3,104,010 1.2033 $37,351 +1.77%
2023-2024 $3,043,170 1.206 $36,701 +1.06%
2022-2023 $2,983,500 1.2172 $36,315 -0.74%
2021-2022 $2,925,000 1.2508 $36,586 +15.96%

Permits for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
02/28/2020
08/24/2017
11/28/2016
03/29/2016
03/10/2016
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,367,500
0.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$910
-1.5% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$965,000
-7.1% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.12
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.27
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.41
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.49
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.63

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.49
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.68
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.78
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.78
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.81

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.45
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.78
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.81
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 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 2946 Russell Street, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2961 Pine Ave, Berkeley 993 06/23/2025
2951 Pine Ave, Berkeley 1,689 04/30/1999 $502,000
2942 Magnolia St, Berkeley 1,685 08/23/2016
2943 Pine Ave, Berkeley 1,428 03/12/2014
2759 Prince St, Berkeley 1,524 10/30/2014
2755 Prince St, Berkeley 2,478 05/30/2013
2910 Elmwood CT, Berkeley 2,177 05/31/1996 $454,000
2938 Magnolia St, Berkeley 3,088
2817 Prince St, Berkeley 1,704 09/26/2023
2831 Prince St, Berkeley 1,661 12/06/2021
2955 Pine Ave, Berkeley 1,050 01/08/2009 $800,000
2935 Elmwood CT, Berkeley 4,735
2857 Webster St, Berkeley 1,459 02/11/1993
26 Claremont Cres, Berkeley 2,147 07/12/2006
2930 Russell St, Berkeley 2,007 07/27/2017
2957 Pine Ave, Berkeley 1,491 02/15/2006 $1,252,000
2939 Pine Ave, Berkeley 1,066 03/29/2023
2924 Russell St, Berkeley 4,456 12/10/2021 $4,000,000
2743 Prince St, Berkeley 2,198 01/07/2013
2940 Claremont Ave, Berkeley 7,000 11/20/2014

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