| Primary address | 1656 Russell Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94703 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | South Berkeley |
| Parcel ID | 53-1609-36 |
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| Sale date | 09/09/2003 |
| Sale price | $465,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $8,147 |
| Building sqft | 2,110 |
| Building class | 2 Units, Lesser Quality Than 2200 or Unknown Legal (2500) |
| Acreage | 0.06 |
| Units | 2 |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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1656 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,110 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 1656 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $661,094, the tax amount paid for 1656 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is $8,146.
When was 1656 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold?1656 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold in 06/29/2015.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 1656 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $8,147 |
| Market value | $661,094 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1656 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 | $661,094 | 1.2323 | $8,147 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $648,134 | 1.2033 | $7,799 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $635,427 | 1.206 | $7,663 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $622,968 | 1.2172 | $7,583 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $610,758 | 1.2508 | $7,639 | +3.75% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm X Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 459 | 0.19 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.37 |
| Walden Center And School | NR | Private | K-6 | 77 | 0.57 |
| American International Montessori School | NR | Private | K-6 | 57 | 0.59 |
| Sylvia Mendez Elementary | 8 | Public | K-5 | 370 | 0.68 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 450 | 0.29 |
| Berkeley Independent Study K-8 | NR | Public | K-8 | 36 | 0.37 |
| Yu Ming Charter | NR | Charter | K-8 | 766 | 0.74 |
| Yu Ming Charter School | NR | Charter | K-8 | 445 | 0.74 |
| Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley | NR | Private | PK-8 | 440 | 0.80 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Technology Academy | 5 | Public | 10-12 | 49 | 0.34 |
| Berkeley High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 3,204 | 0.90 |
| Berkeley Special Education Preschool | NR | Public | 90 | 0.96 | |
| Emeryville Preschool Students | NR | Public | 20 | 1.13 | |
| Young Adult Program | NR | Public | 12 | 126 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1656 Russell Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1627 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,771 | 12/29/2022 | $1,133,500 |
| 1648 Russell St, Berkeley | 3,366 | 08/19/2022 | |
| 2900 California St, Berkeley | 1,223 | 09/28/2000 | $45,472 |
| 1654 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,664 | 06/17/2022 | |
| 1645 Prince St, Berkeley | 1,784 | 11/15/2024 | |
| 1614 Russell St, Berkeley | 3,017 | ||
| 1601 Julia St, Berkeley | 989 | 09/06/2017 | |
| 1530 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,322 | 10/17/2008 | $335,000 |
| 1543 Julia St, Berkeley | 1,128 | 08/20/2024 | $1,160,000 |
| 1653 Prince St, Berkeley | 3,429 | 02/21/2019 | $900,000 |
| 1642 Ashby Ave, Berkeley | 1,954 | 06/21/2018 | $280,000 |
| 1605 Julia St, Berkeley | 1,006 | 08/28/2017 | $565,000 |
| 1621 Julia St, Berkeley | 1,181 | 11/07/2024 | |
| 2915 King St, Berkeley | 2,164 | 05/30/2018 | |
| 2901 California St, Berkeley | 6,574 | 08/16/2017 | |
| 1518 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,196 | 03/17/2023 | |
| 1524 Russell St, Berkeley | 1,330 | 04/02/2024 | $1,595,000 |
| 1525 Julia St, Berkeley | 1,470 | 04/25/2022 | $1,910,000 |
| 1632 Russell St, Berkeley | 2,768 | 07/10/2019 | |
| 2911 California St, Berkeley | 1,856 | 11/08/2024 | $1,069,000 |