2954 Russell St is a 3,509 square foot multi-family home on a 5,720 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 17, 2002 for $1,005,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $2,696,880.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
5,720 sq ftLot Size
$769Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,696,880
$1.7M since sold in January 2002$25K since October
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This home's estimate is 24.8% lower than the average sale price ($3.59M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #21040647
Dec 10, 2001
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Dec 1, 1994
Sold
$485,000
$138/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,559 (+13.5%)
$454,282 + $1,218,575
$1,672,857
2024
$25,166 (+1.8%)
$445,375 + $1,194,684
$1,640,059
2023
$24,720 (+1.9%)
$436,644 + $1,117,341
$1,553,985
2022
$24,254 (−0.2%)
$419,691 + $1,080,822
$1,500,513
2021
$24,303 (+6.1%)
$419,691 + $1,080,822
$1,500,513
2020
$22,908 (+4.6%)
$411,463 + $1,059,632
$1,471,095
2019
$21,910 (+6.5%)
$407,245 + $1,048,770
$1,456,015
2018
$20,577 (+6.7%)
$399,261 + $1,028,209
$1,427,470
2017
$19,289 (+3.5%)
$383,761 + $895,442
$1,279,203
2016
$18,636 (+1.4%)
$383,761 + $895,442
$1,279,203
2015
$18,382 (+1.1%)
$376,238 + $877,890
$1,254,128
2014
$18,189 (−1.0%)
$363,331 + $847,773
$1,211,104
2013
$18,382 (+8.1%)
$363,331 + $847,773
$1,211,104
2012
$17,000 (+3.2%)
$361,691 + $843,946
$1,205,637
2011
$16,476 (+11.1%)
$337,500 + $787,500
$1,125,000
2010
$14,824 (−1.0%)
$325,500 + $759,500
$1,085,000
2009
$14,971 (−10.7%)
$287,700 + $671,300
$959,000
2008
$16,762
$287,700 + $671,300
$959,000
Tax history for 2954 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$28,559 (+13.5%)
$454,282 + $1,218,575
$1,672,857
2024
$25,166 (+1.8%)
$445,375 + $1,194,684
$1,640,059
2023
$24,720 (+1.9%)
$436,644 + $1,117,341
$1,553,985
2022
$24,254 (−0.2%)
$419,691 + $1,080,822
$1,500,513
2021
$24,303 (+6.1%)
$419,691 + $1,080,822
$1,500,513
2020
$22,908 (+4.6%)
$411,463 + $1,059,632
$1,471,095
2019
$21,910 (+6.5%)
$407,245 + $1,048,770
$1,456,015
2018
$20,577 (+6.7%)
$399,261 + $1,028,209
$1,427,470
2017
$19,289 (+3.5%)
$383,761 + $895,442
$1,279,203
2016
$18,636 (+1.4%)
$383,761 + $895,442
$1,279,203
2015
$18,382 (+1.1%)
$376,238 + $877,890
$1,254,128
2014
$18,189 (−1.0%)
$363,331 + $847,773
$1,211,104
2013
$18,382 (+8.1%)
$363,331 + $847,773
$1,211,104
2012
$17,000 (+3.2%)
$361,691 + $843,946
$1,205,637
2011
$16,476 (+11.1%)
$337,500 + $787,500
$1,125,000
2010
$14,824 (−1.0%)
$325,500 + $759,500
$1,085,000
2009
$14,971 (−10.7%)
$287,700 + $671,300
$959,000
2008
$16,762
$287,700 + $671,300
$959,000
*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
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Remodel
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Property details
Interior
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: L-Shape
Construction Type: Wood
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARSHALL & DIGGS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,509
Building Sq. Ft: 3,509
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: LOT 2-3
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Undefined Type - 1 Car
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,720
Legal Lot Number: 2-3
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1313
County Use Description: DOUBLE OR DUPLEX TYPE - TWO UN
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,509
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,720 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1942
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 156501300
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
John Muir Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Willard Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Berkeley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
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14 unhealthy days expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.56M – $3.10M
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