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2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2815 Russell St

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Property type

2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500)

Year built

1900

Acreage

0.07

Sale price

$435,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2815 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1698-13

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/19/2013
Sale price
$435,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$7,984
Current property tax
$7,898
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
1,337
Year built
1900
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1925
Elevator
Lot
Acreage
0.07
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/19/2013 $435,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X XX; XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XX; XXXXXX XXX X XXXXX
08/15/2000 $430,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXX X XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/06/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX & XX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/03/2015 Grant Deed to Revocable Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2014 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/20/2014 Substitution of Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/23/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/19/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/19/2013 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/15/2000 Deed XXXXXX, XXX & XXX X XXXXXX, XXX & XXX X
08/15/2000 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX X XX & XXX X XX
04/29/1996 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2815 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
$7,984
Current property tax
$7,898
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$647,893
Land value
$194,368
Building value
$453,525

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $647,893 1.2323 $7,984 +4.46%
2024-2025 $635,191 1.2033 $7,643 +1.77%
2023-2024 $622,738 1.206 $7,510 +1.06%
2022-2023 $610,530 1.2172 $7,431 -0.74%
2021-2022 $598,560 1.2508 $7,487 +3.76%
2020-2021 $592,423 1.218 $7,216 +5.74%
2019-2020 $580,808 1.1749 $6,824 -2.40%
2018-2019 $569,422 1.2279 $6,992 +3.20%
2017-2018 $558,260 1.2136 $6,775 +6.57%
2016-2017 $547,316 1.1615 $6,357 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/17/2016

*Most recent permit on record 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.15
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.21
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.28
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.32
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.64
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.64
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.67
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.77
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.79
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.80
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.28
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.46
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.64
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.76
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.82
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.92
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.98
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.09
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.44
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.52
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.27
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.76
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.95
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.98
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.13
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.27
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.44
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.66
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 1.84
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.85

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Neighbors for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

2815 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2804 Kelsey St, Berkeley 2926 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2827 Cherry St, Berkeley 2900 Garber St, Berkeley 2810 Kelsey St, Berkeley 2810 Oak Knoll Ter, Berkeley 2805 Russell St, Berkeley 2836 Garber St, Berkeley 2808 Garber St, Berkeley 2929 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2904 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2828 Kelsey St, Berkeley 2814 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley 2817 Cherry St, Berkeley 2911 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2739 Stuart St, Berkeley 2815 Cherry St, Berkeley 2922 Avalon Ave, Berkeley 2822 Garber St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

94602, Alameda County, CA 94611, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94703, 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 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 1,337 square feet.

When was 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 12/19/2013 for $435,000.

What is the assessed value of 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $647,893.

What are the property taxes for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2815 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $7,983.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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