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2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 - Property report

Also known as: 2615 Russell St

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)

Year built

1908

Acreage

0.09

Sale price

$437,500

General Information

Address
Primary address
2615 Russell St
Berkeley, CA 94705
Zip code
94705
Neighborhood
Elmwood
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
53-1694-14

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/30/1997
Sale price
$437,500
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$9,912
Current property tax
$9,826
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
2,474
Stories
2
Year built
1908
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Rooms
9
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.09
Zoning & use
Zoning
Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
57 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/1997 $437,500 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X
09/05/1990 $385,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & X XXX, X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/09/2021 Deed of trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
07/09/2021 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2021 Affidavit of death XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/29/2019 Declaration Restrictions XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/22/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
03/22/2018 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
09/03/2014 Assignment (Deed of Trust) XXXXXXX XXXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XX
04/30/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X & XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
09/05/1990 Deed XXX, X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2615 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
$9,912
Current property tax
$9,826
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$804,372
Land value
$213,833
Building value
$590,539

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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 $804,372 1.2323 $9,912 +4.46%
2024-2025 $788,602 1.2033 $9,489 +1.77%
2023-2024 $773,142 1.206 $9,324 +1.06%
2022-2023 $757,984 1.2172 $9,226 -0.74%
2021-2022 $743,123 1.2508 $9,295 +3.76%
2020-2021 $735,506 1.218 $8,958 +19.37%
2019-2020 $638,736 1.1749 $7,505 -2.40%
2018-2019 $626,215 1.2279 $7,689 +3.20%
2017-2018 $613,938 1.2136 $7,451 +6.57%
2016-2017 $601,902 1.1615 $6,991 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/17/2019
04/12/2017

*Most recent permits 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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.16
East Bay School for Girls NR Private K-5 0 0.19
Emerson Elementary School 7 Public K-5 270 0.31
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 8 Public K-5 370 0.43
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.52
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.52
John Muir Elementary School 7 Public K-5 263 0.56
Peralta Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.65
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.85
Chabot Elementary School 7 Public K-5 567 0.91
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Elmwood Academy NR Private K-8 106 0.16
Willard Middle School 8 Public 6-8 596 0.24
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional NR Private PK-8 367 0.52
The East Bay School NR Private 6-8 88 0.68
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.73
Berkeley Independent Study K-8 NR Public K-8 36 0.85
Claremont Middle School 6 Public 6-8 487 0.91
Quantum Camp NR Private 1-8 84 1.07
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.25
Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School 7 Public 6-8 450 1.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 0.26
Mentoring Academy NR Private 8-12 30 0.73
Berkeley Technology Academy 5 Public 10-12 49 0.89
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.08
The College Preparatory School NR Private 9-12 362 1.10
Bentley School NR Private K-12 699 1.21
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.25
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.52
Oakland International High School 2 Public 9-12 313 1.76
Home And Hospital Program NR Public K-12 12 1.76

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Neighbors for 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA

2832 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2815 Regent St, Berkeley 2817 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2814 College Ave, Berkeley 2830 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2606 Stuart St, Berkeley 2832 College Ave, Berkeley 2804 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley 2611 Russell St, Berkeley 2314 Oregon St, Berkeley 2311 Russell St, Berkeley 2803 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 2620 Stuart St, Berkeley 2840 Regent St, Berkeley 2636 Stuart St, Berkeley 2449 Russell St, Berkeley 2824 College Ave, Berkeley 2828 College Ave, Berkeley 1211 Burnett St, Berkeley 2824 10th St, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 2615 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 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The development at 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 has a total of 2,474 square feet.

When was 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 last sold and what was the sale price?

2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 was last sold on 04/30/1997 for $437,500.

What is the assessed value of 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 is currently assessed at $804,372.

What are the property taxes for 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705?

The property taxes for 2615 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 total $9,912.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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