2639 Russell St is a 2,090 square foot house on a 4,040 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 04, 1977 for $70,500. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,017,864.
Single-familyProperty Type
1916Year Built
4,040 sq ftLot Size
$965Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,017,864
$1.9M since sold in April 1977$81K since September
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This home's estimate is 12.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.31M) of 5 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-2A
Restricted Multiple-Family Residential District
The purpose of the Restricted Multiple-Family Residential (R-2A) district is to: Implement the General Plan by encouraging the development of medium-density residential areas characterized by small multiple-family and garden-type apartment structures with a maximum of open space consistent with this type of development; Make available housing for persons who desire apartment-type accommodations with a maximum of open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and permit only land use intensity which is compatible with existing low-density residential structures and is not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Housing-Other
Park & open space
Jul 28, 2020 • Final
Minor
Roofing
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
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Floor Furnace
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Shake/Shingle
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BERY-BANGS MAP 02
Living Sq. Ft: 2,090
Building Sq. Ft: 2,090
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,040
Legal Lot Number: 9,10
Legal Block Number: J
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0927
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Commercial
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,090
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,040 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 1945
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 169501400
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Emerson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° 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
$1.92M – $2.32M
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