Off Market Dec 2013 for $435K

$1,310,001

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,240/mo

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2815 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,040 sq ftLot Size

$980Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jack Mcphail •DRE #00450503 • TEMPLETON LEVERETTE COMPANY

Bought with Melissa Eizenberg •DRE #01184596 • Red Oak Realty

Source:bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20025103

Redfin Estimate

$1,310,001

$875K since sold in December 2013$54K since August

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This home's estimate is 46.8% lower than the average sale price ($2.46M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$2,775,000
A
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
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B
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SOLD MAR 2, 2026
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C
3 beds2.5 baths1,584 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
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D
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
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E
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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$126K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 2815 Russell St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 19, 2013

Sold

$435,000

$325/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #20025103

Aug 15, 2000

Sold

$430,000

$322/sq ft

Jul 1, 2000

Listed

$449,500

$336/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 21, 1984

Sold

$91,000

$68/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,823 (+9.3%)

$198,254 + $462,594

$660,848

2024

$9,901 (−2.1%)

$194,368 + $453,525

$647,893

2023

$10,111 (+6.2%)

$190,557 + $444,634

$635,191

2022

$9,518 (−0.2%)

$183,159 + $427,371

$610,530

2021

$9,536 (+5.5%)

$183,159 + $427,371

$610,530

2020

$9,039 (+4.0%)

$179,568 + $418,992

$598,560

2019

$8,696 (+1.7%)

$177,727 + $414,696

$592,423

2018

$8,551 (+3.8%)

$174,242 + $406,566

$580,808

2017

$8,241 (+3.3%)

$167,478 + $390,782

$558,260

2016

$7,982 (+0.2%)

$167,478 + $390,782

$558,260

2015

$7,963 (−0.5%)

$164,195 + $383,121

$547,316

2014

$8,001 (−0.8%)

$158,562 + $369,980

$528,542

2013

$8,063 (+3.8%)

$158,562 + $369,980

$528,542

2012

$7,766 (+2.1%)

$157,846 + $368,309

$526,155

2011

$7,604 (+1.1%)

$154,752 + $361,088

$515,840

2010

$7,524 (−1.0%)

$151,718 + $354,009

$505,727

2009

$7,603 (+4.1%)

$150,585 + $351,366

$501,951

2008

$7,306

$150,944 + $352,203

$503,147

Tax history for 2815 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,823 (+9.3%)

$198,254 + $462,594

$660,848

2024

$9,901 (−2.1%)

$194,368 + $453,525

$647,893

2023

$10,111 (+6.2%)

$190,557 + $444,634

$635,191

2022

$9,518 (−0.2%)

$183,159 + $427,371

$610,530

2021

$9,536 (+5.5%)

$183,159 + $427,371

$610,530

2020

$9,039 (+4.0%)

$179,568 + $418,992

$598,560

2019

$8,696 (+1.7%)

$177,727 + $414,696

$592,423

2018

$8,551 (+3.8%)

$174,242 + $406,566

$580,808

2017

$8,241 (+3.3%)

$167,478 + $390,782

$558,260

2016

$7,982 (+0.2%)

$167,478 + $390,782

$558,260

2015

$7,963 (−0.5%)

$164,195 + $383,121

$547,316

2014

$8,001 (−0.8%)

$158,562 + $369,980

$528,542

2013

$8,063 (+3.8%)

$158,562 + $369,980

$528,542

2012

$7,766 (+2.1%)

$157,846 + $368,309

$526,155

2011

$7,604 (+1.1%)

$154,752 + $361,088

$515,840

2010

$7,524 (−1.0%)

$151,718 + $354,009

$505,727

2009

$7,603 (+4.1%)

$150,585 + $351,366

$501,951

2008

$7,306

$150,944 + $352,203

$503,147

*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 1, 2025 • Final

Minor

Remove and replace the existing roofing with composition shingle roofing.

Roofing

Jan 3, 2025 • Active

Minor

Remove and replace the existing roofing with composition shingle roofing.

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

Exterior

Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average

Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNIVERSITY VILLA
Living Sq. Ft: 1,337
Building Sq. Ft: 1,337
# of Units: 2

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 3,040
Legal Lot Number: 37
Legal Block Number: C
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.0698
County Use Description: RES PROPERTY OF 2 UNITS, LESSE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,337
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3,040 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1925
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 169801300

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Emerson Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Willard Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

0.46% 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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Berkeley, CA • 94705

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In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.25M – $1.51M

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Home values near 2815 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2812 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2902 Sq. Ft.	$1,676,150
2814 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2405 Sq. Ft.	$2,503,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
2829 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 496 Sq. Ft.	$952,323
2805 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2972 Sq. Ft.	$2,678,493

Address	Redfin Estimate
2746 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3431 Sq. Ft.	$2,994,929
2827 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3062 Sq. Ft.	$3,148,214

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