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1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1542 Russell St

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Property type

Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes (2100)

Year built

1910

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$3,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1542 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1610-29

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/05/2017
Sale price
$3,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,005
Current property tax
$7,918
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Two, Three or Four Single Family Homes
Building sq. ft.
2,785
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1935
Rooms
11
Elevator
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
62 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/05/2017 $3,000 XXXX XXXXXX XXX; XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/17/2001 $379,000 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/19/2000 $450,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/30/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX
01/05/2017 Modification (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/05/2017 Assignment (General)
Modification (Deed of Trust)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/05/2017 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/05/2017 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/05/2017 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
01/05/2017 Power of Attorney XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/05/2001 Deed XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXXXX X
05/17/2001 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/19/2000 Deed XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,005
Current property tax
$7,918
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$649,574
Land value
$150,674
Building value
$498,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $649,574 1.2323 $8,005 +4.46%
2024-2025 $636,839 1.2033 $7,663 +1.77%
2023-2024 $624,355 1.206 $7,530 +1.06%
2022-2023 $612,114 1.2172 $7,451 -0.74%
2021-2022 $600,113 1.2508 $7,506 +3.75%
2020-2021 $593,962 1.218 $7,234 +5.74%
2019-2020 $582,318 1.1749 $6,842 -2.40%
2018-2019 $570,903 1.2279 $7,010 +3.20%
2017-2018 $559,712 1.2136 $6,793 +6.57%
2016-2017 $548,740 1.1615 $6,374 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Malcolm X Elementary School 7 Public K-5 459 0.26
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.50
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.62
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.62
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.63
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.64
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.65
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.65
Global Montessori International School NR Private K-2 6 0.69
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.73
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.25
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.50
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.62
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.62
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.65
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.73
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.80
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.98
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.01
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.01
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.46
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.98
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.01
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.01
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.18
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.18
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.28
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.28
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.36
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.41

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Neighbors for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

3008 Dohr St, Berkeley 1430 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2925 Stanton St, Berkeley 2920 Stanton St, Berkeley 1509 Julia St, Berkeley 2974 Sacramento St, Berkeley 3039 Acton St, Berkeley 3045 Acton St, Berkeley 1519 Tyler St, Berkeley 1507 Tyler St, Berkeley 2914 Sacramento St, Berkeley 2921 Sacramento St, Berkeley 3006 Stanton St, Berkeley 1538 Russell St, Berkeley 3013 Acton St, Berkeley 3012 California St, Berkeley 1538 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 1535 Prince St, Berkeley 1514 Russell St, Berkeley 1527 Tyler St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 2,785 square feet.

When was 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 01/05/2017 for $3,000.

What is the assessed value of 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $649,574.

What are the property taxes for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1542 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $8,004.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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