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1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 - Property report

Also known as: 1603 Russell St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1883

Acreage

0.1

Sale price

$1,200,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1603 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94703
Zip code
94703
Neighborhood
South Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1673-19

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/07/2022
Sale price
$1,200,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$15,693
Current property tax
$15,606
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
1,594
Stories
2
Year built
1883
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1974
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.1
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A)
Units
1

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 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/07/2022 $1,200,000 XXXXX XXXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXX X XX
06/06/2008 $490,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX-X
12/06/2007 $564,975 XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXX-X XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/05/2025 Ucc amendment(3&+ pgs) XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
07/19/2023 Ucc fin stmt(3&+pgs) XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/07/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
10/21/2021 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
10/21/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/15/2013 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/06/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
06/06/2008 Deed XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX-X XXXXXX, XXXXX & XXX
12/06/2007 Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXX-X
08/04/2005 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1603 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
$15,693
Current property tax
$15,606
Tax per sq. ft.
$10
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,273,440
Land value
$382,032
Building value
$891,408

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,273,440 1.2323 $15,693 +9.96%
2024-2025 $1,186,000 1.2033 $14,271 +7.19%
2023-2024 $1,104,000 1.206 $13,314 +80.36%
2022-2023 $606,467 1.2172 $7,382 -0.74%
2021-2022 $594,580 1.2508 $7,437 +3.76%
2020-2021 $588,484 1.218 $7,168 +5.74%
2019-2020 $576,950 1.1749 $6,779 -2.40%
2018-2019 $565,640 1.2279 $6,945 +3.20%
2017-2018 $554,551 1.2136 $6,730 +6.58%
2016-2017 $543,678 1.1615 $6,315 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/28/2023
07/31/2020

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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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 0.46
Walden Center And School NR Private K-6 77 0.59
American International Montessori School NR Private K-6 57 0.65
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.66
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.66
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.68
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.68
Global Montessori International School NR Private K-2 6 0.72
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.77
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 0.22
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.46
Yu Ming Charter NR Charter K-8 766 0.66
Yu Ming Charter School NR Charter K-8 445 0.66
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley NR Private PK-8 440 0.68
Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy 4 Charter K-8 523 0.77
Ecole Bilingue De Berkelyey Middle School NR Private 6-8 95 0.83
Shu Ren International School NR Private PK, K-8 55 0.95
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.98
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.05
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.42
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 0.94
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 0.98
Emeryville Preschool Students NR Public 20 1.05
Young Adult Program NR Public 12 126 1.21
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.21
REALM Charter NR Charter 6-12 383 1.28
Realm Charter High School NR Charter 9-12 344 1.28
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.37
Emery Secondary School 6 Public 9-12 187 1.40

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Neighbors for 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

1632 Oregon St, Berkeley 1528 Oregon St, Berkeley 1590 Oregon St, Berkeley 1640 Stuart St, Berkeley 2812 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1615 Russell St, Berkeley 2834 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1510 Oregon St, Berkeley 1500 Oregon St, Berkeley 1643 Oregon St, Berkeley 2875 California St, Berkeley 2839 California St, Berkeley 1610 Oregon St, Berkeley 1628 Oregon St, Berkeley 2828 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1614 Oregon St, Berkeley 1636 Oregon St, Berkeley 1623 Russell St, Berkeley 2830 McGee Ave, Berkeley 1516 Stuart St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1603 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 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The development at 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was built in 1883.

What is the total square footage of 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 has a total of 1,594 square feet.

When was 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 last sold and what was the sale price?

1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 was last sold on 06/07/2022 for $1,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 is currently assessed at $1,273,440.

What are the property taxes for 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703?

The property taxes for 1603 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 total $15,692.

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