Google street view image for 2938 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Off market apr 2003 for $1.7M

$4,334,553

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,571/mo

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3,949

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2938 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

2938 Russell St is a 3,949 square foot house on a 6,630 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 15, 2003 for $1,788,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $4,334,553.

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

6,630 sq ftLot Size

$1,098Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,334,553

$2.5M since sold in April 2003$274K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.95M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
5 beds4 baths4,119 sq ft
20 Oak Ridge Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 10, 2026
$4,150,000
C
3 beds3 baths3,234 sq ft
2710 Claremont Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$3,200,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,593 sq ft
2731 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$3,305,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,825 sq ft
17 Eucalyptus Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$3,300,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths2,284 sq ft
25 Stonewall Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

123.6%

2.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$247K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

0 days MoM

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 2938 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$41,802 (+9.5%)

$792,348 + $1,848,813

$2,641,161

2024

$38,180 (+2.1%)

$776,814 + $1,812,567

$2,589,381

2023

$37,408 (+1.7%)

$761,586 + $1,777,034

$2,538,620

2022

$36,771 (−0.3%)

$732,019 + $1,708,046

$2,440,065

2021

$36,893 (+5.6%)

$732,019 + $1,708,046

$2,440,065

2020

$34,930 (+4.0%)

$717,671 + $1,674,565

$2,392,236

2019

$33,592 (+1.6%)

$710,316 + $1,657,406

$2,367,722

2018

$33,052 (+3.4%)

$696,392 + $1,624,914

$2,321,306

2017

$31,980 (+3.1%)

$669,357 + $1,561,834

$2,231,191

2016

$31,005 (+1.3%)

$669,357 + $1,561,834

$2,231,191

2015

$30,599 (+0.8%)

$656,237 + $1,531,219

$2,187,456

2014

$30,350 (−1.2%)

$633,724 + $1,478,690

$2,112,414

2013

$30,718 (+12.7%)

$633,724 + $1,478,690

$2,112,414

2012

$27,256 (−2.6%)

$630,865 + $1,472,019

$2,102,884

2011

$27,969 (+0.3%)

$562,500 + $1,312,500

$1,875,000

2010

$27,873 (−1.0%)

$579,000 + $1,351,000

$1,930,000

2009

$28,144

$579,000 + $1,351,000

$1,930,000

2008

$28,155

$579,000 + $1,351,000

$1,930,000

Tax history for 2938 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$41,802 (+9.5%)

$792,348 + $1,848,813

$2,641,161

2024

$38,180 (+2.1%)

$776,814 + $1,812,567

$2,589,381

2023

$37,408 (+1.7%)

$761,586 + $1,777,034

$2,538,620

2022

$36,771 (−0.3%)

$732,019 + $1,708,046

$2,440,065

2021

$36,893 (+5.6%)

$732,019 + $1,708,046

$2,440,065

2020

$34,930 (+4.0%)

$717,671 + $1,674,565

$2,392,236

2019

$33,592 (+1.6%)

$710,316 + $1,657,406

$2,367,722

2018

$33,052 (+3.4%)

$696,392 + $1,624,914

$2,321,306

2017

$31,980 (+3.1%)

$669,357 + $1,561,834

$2,231,191

2016

$31,005 (+1.3%)

$669,357 + $1,561,834

$2,231,191

2015

$30,599 (+0.8%)

$656,237 + $1,531,219

$2,187,456

2014

$30,350 (−1.2%)

$633,724 + $1,478,690

$2,112,414

2013

$30,718 (+12.7%)

$633,724 + $1,478,690

$2,112,414

2012

$27,256 (−2.6%)

$630,865 + $1,472,019

$2,102,884

2011

$27,969 (+0.3%)

$562,500 + $1,312,500

$1,875,000

2010

$27,873 (−1.0%)

$579,000 + $1,351,000

$1,930,000

2009

$28,144

$579,000 + $1,351,000

$1,930,000

2008

$28,155

$579,000 + $1,351,000

$1,930,000

*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

Property details

Interior

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: BARNES ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,949
Building Sq. Ft: 3,949
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MAP 26 PG 41 PART OF LOT 17,16

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,630
Legal Lot Number: 17
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1522
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 50
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,949
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,630 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 156500900

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

John Muir Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

9/10

Willard Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Berkeley High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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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

$4.12M – $4.99M

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Home values near 2938 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2928 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2877 Sq. Ft.	$3,180,368
2955 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$1,869,897
2945 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2804 Sq. Ft.	$2,873,077
2958 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3667 Sq. Ft.	$3,560,106
2924 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4456 Sq. Ft.	$4,095,824
2920 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3069 Sq. Ft.	$3,224,180
2962 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3844 Sq. Ft.	$3,760,402

Address	Redfin Estimate
2916 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2510 Sq. Ft.	$2,620,677
2943 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4207 Sq. Ft.	$4,448,764
2946 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3345 Sq. Ft.	$3,930,228
2954 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3509 Sq. Ft.	$2,696,880
2950 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$3,361,684
2930 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2007 Sq. Ft.	$2,503,480
2935 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$2,950,977

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2937 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$2,780,306
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2942 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3172 Sq. Ft.	$3,299,605
2951 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1976 Sq. Ft.	$2,689,814
2929 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA - Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2949 Sq. Ft.	$3,032,398
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