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2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2970 Russell St

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Property type

4 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2400 or Unknown Legal (2700)

Year built

1929

Acreage

0.2

Sale price

$575,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
2970 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
52-1565-17-2

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/27/2001
Sale price
$575,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$3,639
Current property tax
$3,552
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Building
Property type
4 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2400 or Unknown Legal
Building sq. ft.
4,940
Stories
2
Year built
1929
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
19
Elevator
Bedrooms
11
Bathrooms
5
Lot
Acreage
0.2
Zoning & use
Zoning
Multiple-Family Residential (R-3)
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
50 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/27/2001 $575,000 XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/03/2018 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/03/2018 Assignment of Rents
Deed of Trust		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/16/2006 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX X
09/27/2005 Deed XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X
11/27/2001 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXX X
08/08/2001 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXX & XXXXXXXXXX
12/14/1998 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
12/03/1998 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X
07/10/1997 Deed XXXXX, XXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2970 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
$3,639
Current property tax
$3,552
Tax per sq. ft.
$1
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$295,263
Land value
$167,039
Building value
$128,224

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $295,263 1.2323 $3,639 +4.46%
2024-2025 $289,473 1.2033 $3,483 +1.77%
2023-2024 $283,798 1.206 $3,423 +1.06%
2022-2023 $278,234 1.2172 $3,387 -0.74%
2021-2022 $272,779 1.2508 $3,412 +3.76%
2020-2021 $269,983 1.218 $3,288 +5.74%
2019-2020 $264,689 1.1749 $3,110 -2.40%
2018-2019 $259,499 1.2279 $3,186 +3.20%
2017-2018 $254,412 1.2136 $3,088 +6.58%
2016-2017 $249,424 1.1615 $2,897 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2970 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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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 0.09
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.31
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.46
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.54
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.60
Pear Tree Community School NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.60
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.63
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.73
Kaiser Early Childhood Center NR Public K 68 0.86
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.95
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.54
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.73
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.73
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.82
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.83
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.96
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 1.04
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 1.37
Hillcrest Elementary School 7 Public K-8 345 1.41
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.49
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 0.73
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 0.79
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.83
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 1.41
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.52
Holy Names High School NR Private 9-12 152 1.55
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.69
Oakland Technical High School 7 Public 9-12 1,796 1.88
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.94

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Neighbors for 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

2945 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2912 Russell St, Berkeley 2961 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2925 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2908 Russell St, Berkeley 2850 Webster St, Berkeley 2953 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2966 Russell St, Berkeley 2912 Claremont Ave, Berkeley 2939 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 154 Brookside Dr, Berkeley 2870 Webster St, Berkeley 2951 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2929 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2900 Russell St, Berkeley 2846 Webster St, Berkeley 2937 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2923 Ashby Ave, Berkeley 2920 Russell St, Berkeley 2862 Webster St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2970 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 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1929.

What is the total square footage of 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 4,940 square feet.

When was 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 11/27/2001 for $575,000.

What is the assessed value of 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $295,263.

What are the property taxes for 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2970 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $3,638.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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