2845 Russell St is a 2,643 square foot house on a 6,900 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,582,155.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
6,900 sq ftLot Size
$977Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,582,155
$303K since August
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This home's estimate is 6.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.75M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,801 (+16.8%)
$215,860 + $140,883
$356,743
2024
$10,101 (+3.1%)
$211,628 + $138,121
$349,749
2023
$9,796 (+1.2%)
$207,479 + $135,413
$342,892
2022
$9,679 (+0.4%)
$199,423 + $130,156
$329,579
2021
$9,638 (+7.9%)
$199,423 + $130,156
$329,579
2020
$8,931 (+6.9%)
$195,513 + $127,605
$323,118
2019
$8,355 (+2.7%)
$193,509 + $126,297
$319,806
2018
$8,133 (+3.8%)
$189,715 + $123,821
$313,536
2017
$7,833 (+5.8%)
$182,349 + $119,013
$301,362
2016
$7,402 (+2.0%)
$182,349 + $119,013
$301,362
2015
$7,260 (+2.7%)
$178,773 + $116,680
$295,453
2014
$7,071 (+2.5%)
$172,640 + $112,677
$285,317
2013
$6,897 (+3.4%)
$172,640 + $112,677
$285,317
2012
$6,671 (+2.6%)
$171,860 + $112,168
$284,028
2011
$6,500 (+10.1%)
$168,491 + $109,970
$278,461
2010
$5,903 (−16.9%)
$165,188 + $107,814
$273,002
2009
$7,102 (+8.7%)
$163,954 + $107,008
$270,962
2008
$6,531
$164,345 + $107,263
$271,608
Tax history for 2845 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,801 (+16.8%)
$215,860 + $140,883
$356,743
2024
$10,101 (+3.1%)
$211,628 + $138,121
$349,749
2023
$9,796 (+1.2%)
$207,479 + $135,413
$342,892
2022
$9,679 (+0.4%)
$199,423 + $130,156
$329,579
2021
$9,638 (+7.9%)
$199,423 + $130,156
$329,579
2020
$8,931 (+6.9%)
$195,513 + $127,605
$323,118
2019
$8,355 (+2.7%)
$193,509 + $126,297
$319,806
2018
$8,133 (+3.8%)
$189,715 + $123,821
$313,536
2017
$7,833 (+5.8%)
$182,349 + $119,013
$301,362
2016
$7,402 (+2.0%)
$182,349 + $119,013
$301,362
2015
$7,260 (+2.7%)
$178,773 + $116,680
$295,453
2014
$7,071 (+2.5%)
$172,640 + $112,677
$285,317
2013
$6,897 (+3.4%)
$172,640 + $112,677
$285,317
2012
$6,671 (+2.6%)
$171,860 + $112,168
$284,028
2011
$6,500 (+10.1%)
$168,491 + $109,970
$278,461
2010
$5,903 (−16.9%)
$165,188 + $107,814
$273,002
2009
$7,102 (+8.7%)
$163,954 + $107,008
$270,962
2008
$6,531
$164,345 + $107,263
$271,608
*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-1
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
Sep 3, 2025 • Final
Plan check
Revise the handrail design to an ornamental profile with a lambs tongue detail.
Remodel
Nov 28, 2022 • Final
Minor
HVAC
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: Gravity
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Excellent
Building Style Type: Rectangular Design
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AVALON COURT
Living Sq. Ft: 2,643
Building Sq. Ft: 2,643
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,900
Legal Lot Number: 10
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1584
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,643
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,900 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1935
County: Alameda County
APN: 053 170104600
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 • 1.4mi
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
8/10 Air Factor
14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 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
$2.45M – $2.97M
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