Google street view image for 2959 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Off market aug 1986 for $800K

$4,912,247

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,819/mo

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2959 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705

About this home

2959 Russell St is a 7,873 square foot house on a 8,952 square foot lot with 5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 14, 1986 for $800,000. Based on Redfin's Berkeley data, we estimate the home's value is $4,912,247.

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

8,952 sq ftLot Size

$624Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,912,247

$4.1M since sold in August 1986$79K since September

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This home's estimate is 63.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,600,000
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SOLD OCT 5, 2026
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B
5 beds5.5 baths5,345 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,850,000
C
4 beds4.5 baths4,276 sq ft
17 Roble Ct, Berkeley, CA 94705
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D
4 beds4 baths3,186 sq ft
249 The Uplands, Berkeley, CA 94705
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,428,000
E
7 beds6 baths4,593 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
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$2,650,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,825 sq ft
2830 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

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Market trends in 94705, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

126.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$125K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 2959 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$34,552 (+11.0%)

$653,360 + $2,482,768

$3,136,128

2024

$31,129 (+2.3%)

$640,550 + $2,434,090

$3,074,640

2023

$30,422 (+1.4%)

$627,995 + $2,386,381

$3,014,376

2022

$29,997 (−37.7%)

$603,615 + $2,293,737

$2,897,352

2021

$48,168 (+69.9%)

$603,615 + $2,293,737

$2,897,352

2020

$28,349 (+4.5%)

$591,780 + $2,248,764

$2,840,544

2019

$27,128 (−36.3%)

$585,715 + $2,225,717

$2,811,432

2018

$42,610 (+65.5%)

$574,235 + $2,182,093

$2,756,328

2017

$25,752 (−35.3%)

$551,945 + $2,097,391

$2,649,336

2016

$39,785 (+62.5%)

$551,945 + $2,097,391

$2,649,336

2015

$24,490 (+1.1%)

$541,125 + $2,056,275

$2,597,400

2014

$24,215 (−38.0%)

$522,560 + $1,985,728

$2,508,288

2013

$39,052 (+5.4%)

$522,560 + $1,985,728

$2,508,288

2012

$37,037 (+0.4%)

$520,200 + $1,976,760

$2,496,960

2011

$36,890 (+63.1%)

$720,000 + $1,680,000

$2,400,000

2010

$22,615 (−0.9%)

$500,000 + $1,900,000

$2,400,000

2009

$22,810 (+5.8%)

$151,252 + $1,058,764

$1,210,016

2008

$21,568

$151,612 + $1,061,284

$1,212,896

Tax history for 2959 Russell St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$34,552 (+11.0%)

$653,360 + $2,482,768

$3,136,128

2024

$31,129 (+2.3%)

$640,550 + $2,434,090

$3,074,640

2023

$30,422 (+1.4%)

$627,995 + $2,386,381

$3,014,376

2022

$29,997 (−37.7%)

$603,615 + $2,293,737

$2,897,352

2021

$48,168 (+69.9%)

$603,615 + $2,293,737

$2,897,352

2020

$28,349 (+4.5%)

$591,780 + $2,248,764

$2,840,544

2019

$27,128 (−36.3%)

$585,715 + $2,225,717

$2,811,432

2018

$42,610 (+65.5%)

$574,235 + $2,182,093

$2,756,328

2017

$25,752 (−35.3%)

$551,945 + $2,097,391

$2,649,336

2016

$39,785 (+62.5%)

$551,945 + $2,097,391

$2,649,336

2015

$24,490 (+1.1%)

$541,125 + $2,056,275

$2,597,400

2014

$24,215 (−38.0%)

$522,560 + $1,985,728

$2,508,288

2013

$39,052 (+5.4%)

$522,560 + $1,985,728

$2,508,288

2012

$37,037 (+0.4%)

$520,200 + $1,976,760

$2,496,960

2011

$36,890 (+63.1%)

$720,000 + $1,680,000

$2,400,000

2010

$22,615 (−0.9%)

$500,000 + $1,900,000

$2,400,000

2009

$22,810 (+5.8%)

$151,252 + $1,058,764

$1,210,016

2008

$21,568

$151,612 + $1,061,284

$1,212,896

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 14

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CLAREMONT COURT
Living Sq. Ft: 7,873
Building Sq. Ft: 7,873
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2.5
Legal Description: MAP 22 PG 78 BLK G PART OF LOT 14,13

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,952
Legal Lot Number: 14
Legal Block Number: G
Municipality Name: BERKELEY INCORP
Acres: 0.2055
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOME

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,873
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 8,952 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1914
County: Alameda County
APN: 054 170209501

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

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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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

2/10 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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Estimated sale price

$4.67M – $5.65M

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Home values near 2959 Russell St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2966 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3049 Sq. Ft.	$2,805,484
2943 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4207 Sq. Ft.	$4,122,073

Address	Redfin Estimate
2933 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 4066 Sq. Ft.	$2,745,346
2937 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$2,655,122

Address	Redfin Estimate
2955 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1803 Sq. Ft.	$1,828,203
2945 Russell Street, Berkeley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2804 Sq. Ft.	$2,605,499

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