Alameda County property record for 1203 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
| Square Footage | 954 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,204 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (2005) |
| Tax Bill | $11,080.00 (2024) |
| Primary APN | 53-1663-17 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Building Area | 954 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,204 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 102 ft x 31 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 1203 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-2423 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00017 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1663 |
| Legal Subdivision | MATHEWS HOMESTEAD PLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 11&12 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 423300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1663-17
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1203 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2423 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2005472233 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 29, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000535585 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 04, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1203 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2423 |
| Document Number | 0000048847 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048847 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1203 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2423 |
| Document Number | 0000048848 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 04, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021048848 |
| Name | SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,147.00 (+9.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $676,230 (+2.97%) Land $204,969 Building $478,261 | |
| 2024 | $11,080.00 (+2.69%) | ||
| 2023 | $10,790.00 Homeowner's exemption | $656,704 Land $197,011 Building $459,693 | $803,070 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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