2131 Russell St is a 2,246 square foot multi-family home on a 5,360 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 13, 1993 for $235,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $1,408,025.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
5,360 sq ftLot Size
$627Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,408,025
$1.2M since sold in May 1993$131K since September
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This home's estimate is 17.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.71M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
R-2
Restricted Two-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Two-Family Residential (R-2) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of low medium-density residential areas characterized by a reasonably open and spacious type of development with a pattern of housing types ranging from single-family to duplexes and small apartment structures; Make available housing for persons who desire a range of housing choice with a relatively large amount of open space; and Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Mar 11, 2026 • Final
Plan check
Upgrade the electrical service and install new meters and unit panels.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BLAKE ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,246
Building Sq. Ft: 2,246
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: BLK H LOT 28
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,360
Legal Lot Number: 28
Legal Block Number: H
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.123
County Use Description: DOUBLE OR DUPLEX TYPE - TWO UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,246
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,360 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 1919
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 168601200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 84° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.34M – $1.62M
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