2958 Russell St is a 3,667 square foot house on a 5,460 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 03, 2004 for $1,601,500. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $3,401,928.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
5,460 sq ftLot Size
$928Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,401,928
$1.8M since sold in August 2004$55K since October
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.59M) of 6 comparable homes.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40024819
Jul 13, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Jun 5, 1997
Sold
$632,000
$172/sq ft
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #27113492
Mar 26, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
May 12, 1995
Sold
$517,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,186 (+9.2%)
$682,861 + $1,707,123
$2,389,984
2024
$34,054 (+2.1%)
$669,474 + $1,673,656
$2,343,130
2023
$33,368 (+1.7%)
$656,351 + $1,640,850
$2,297,201
2022
$32,807 (−0.3%)
$630,870 + $1,577,147
$2,208,017
2021
$32,920 (+5.5%)
$630,870 + $1,577,147
$2,208,017
2020
$31,202 (+3.9%)
$618,501 + $1,546,226
$2,164,727
2019
$30,040 (+3.7%)
$612,161 + $1,530,376
$2,142,537
2018
$28,959 (+4.4%)
$600,162 + $1,500,379
$2,100,541
2017
$27,745 (+4.3%)
$576,866 + $1,372,022
$1,948,888
2016
$26,597 (+1.3%)
$576,866 + $1,372,022
$1,948,888
2015
$26,248 (+0.8%)
$565,559 + $1,319,639
$1,885,198
2014
$26,029 (+14.2%)
$546,159 + $1,274,371
$1,820,530
2013
$22,792 (+15.4%)
$546,159 + $1,274,371
$1,820,530
2012
$19,746 (−5.0%)
$459,900 + $1,073,100
$1,533,000
2011
$20,776 (+0.4%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2010
$20,697 (−1.0%)
$422,700 + $986,300
$1,409,000
2009
$20,899 (−0.7%)
$422,700 + $986,300
$1,409,000
2008
$21,052
$422,700 + $986,300
$1,409,000
Tax history for 2958 Russell St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,186 (+9.2%)
$682,861 + $1,707,123
$2,389,984
2024
$34,054 (+2.1%)
$669,474 + $1,673,656
$2,343,130
2023
$33,368 (+1.7%)
$656,351 + $1,640,850
$2,297,201
2022
$32,807 (−0.3%)
$630,870 + $1,577,147
$2,208,017
2021
$32,920 (+5.5%)
$630,870 + $1,577,147
$2,208,017
2020
$31,202 (+3.9%)
$618,501 + $1,546,226
$2,164,727
2019
$30,040 (+3.7%)
$612,161 + $1,530,376
$2,142,537
2018
$28,959 (+4.4%)
$600,162 + $1,500,379
$2,100,541
2017
$27,745 (+4.3%)
$576,866 + $1,372,022
$1,948,888
2016
$26,597 (+1.3%)
$576,866 + $1,372,022
$1,948,888
2015
$26,248 (+0.8%)
$565,559 + $1,319,639
$1,885,198
2014
$26,029 (+14.2%)
$546,159 + $1,274,371
$1,820,530
2013
$22,792 (+15.4%)
$546,159 + $1,274,371
$1,820,530
2012
$19,746 (−5.0%)
$459,900 + $1,073,100
$1,533,000
2011
$20,776 (+0.4%)
$397,800 + $928,200
$1,326,000
2010
$20,697 (−1.0%)
$422,700 + $986,300
$1,409,000
2009
$20,899 (−0.7%)
$422,700 + $986,300
$1,409,000
2008
$21,052
$422,700 + $986,300
$1,409,000
*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
Jul 13, 2021 • Final
Minor
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic array with modules and an inverter. Install an energy storage system including batteries and a backup gateway.
Battery
Electrical
Solar
Oct 29, 2020 • Final
Minor
Remove all existing roofing materials and install a new roofing assembly.
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: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
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: MARSHALL & DIGGS
Living Sq. Ft: 3,667
Building Sq. Ft: 3,667
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 3
Legal Description: LOT 4
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: 5,460
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.1253
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,667
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,460 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: 1971
County: Alameda County
APN: 052 156501400
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$3.23M – $3.91M
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