charming light-filled 2 story home. through gate is handsome walk & striking plantings. dining rm. opens to grdn. wndrfl arch detail. sqf per apprsl. pantry. great neighborhood. convenient to everything you need ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
3,080 sq ftLot Size
$1,428Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carole Riis• THORNWALL PROPERTIES INC.
Bought with Leslie Avant•DRE #00590839• TEMPLETON LEVERETTE COMPANY
Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29031018
Redfin Estimate
$1,759,888
$610K since sold in October 2017$14K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 18.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #29031018
Oct 19, 1999
Sold
$483,000
$392/sq ft
Sep 22, 1999
Listing Removed
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Sep 12, 1999
Listed
$429,000
$348/sq ft
charming light-filled 2 story home. through gate is handsome walk & striking plantings. dining rm. opens to grdn. wndrfl arch detail. sqf per apprsl. pantry. great neighborhood. convenient to everything you need ..
Public Records
Jul 28, 1995
Sold
$234,500
$190/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,876 (+7.2%)
$522,252 + $812,392
$1,334,644
2024
$17,609 (+2.0%)
$512,014 + $796,467
$1,308,481
2023
$17,269 (+1.5%)
$501,975 + $780,850
$1,282,825
2022
$17,017 (−0.5%)
$482,485 + $750,533
$1,233,018
2021
$17,094 (+4.7%)
$482,485 + $750,533
$1,233,018
2020
$16,322 (+2.9%)
$473,026 + $735,819
$1,208,845
2019
$15,856 (+1.0%)
$468,180 + $728,280
$1,196,460
2018
$15,694 (+71.3%)
$459,000 + $714,000
$1,173,000
2017
$9,164 (+3.1%)
$191,888 + $447,739
$639,627
2016
$8,889 (+1.3%)
$191,888 + $447,739
$639,627
2015
$8,774 (+0.6%)
$188,126 + $438,961
$627,087
2014
$8,720 (−1.1%)
$181,671 + $423,899
$605,570
2013
$8,814 (+3.8%)
$181,671 + $423,899
$605,570
2012
$8,489 (+2.0%)
$180,851 + $421,985
$602,836
2011
$8,319 (+1.0%)
$177,305 + $413,712
$591,017
2010
$8,237 (−1.1%)
$173,829 + $405,601
$579,430
2009
$8,329 (+3.9%)
$172,530 + $402,572
$575,102
2008
$8,014
$172,941 + $403,529
$576,470
Tax history for 2449 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,876 (+7.2%)
$522,252 + $812,392
$1,334,644
2024
$17,609 (+2.0%)
$512,014 + $796,467
$1,308,481
2023
$17,269 (+1.5%)
$501,975 + $780,850
$1,282,825
2022
$17,017 (−0.5%)
$482,485 + $750,533
$1,233,018
2021
$17,094 (+4.7%)
$482,485 + $750,533
$1,233,018
2020
$16,322 (+2.9%)
$473,026 + $735,819
$1,208,845
2019
$15,856 (+1.0%)
$468,180 + $728,280
$1,196,460
2018
$15,694 (+71.3%)
$459,000 + $714,000
$1,173,000
2017
$9,164 (+3.1%)
$191,888 + $447,739
$639,627
2016
$8,889 (+1.3%)
$191,888 + $447,739
$639,627
2015
$8,774 (+0.6%)
$188,126 + $438,961
$627,087
2014
$8,720 (−1.1%)
$181,671 + $423,899
$605,570
2013
$8,814 (+3.8%)
$181,671 + $423,899
$605,570
2012
$8,489 (+2.0%)
$180,851 + $421,985
$602,836
2011
$8,319 (+1.0%)
$177,305 + $413,712
$591,017
2010
$8,237 (−1.1%)
$173,829 + $405,601
$579,430
2009
$8,329 (+3.9%)
$172,530 + $402,572
$575,102
2008
$8,014
$172,941 + $403,529
$576,470
*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
May 31, 2022 • Final
Minor
Electrical
Solar
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERRY BANGS MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,232
Building Sq. Ft: 1,232
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1.5
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,080
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: G
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0707
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,080 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1915
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 169100500
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.67M – $2.02M
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