Alameda County property record for 1221 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,055 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,885 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $515,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $12,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1664-16 |
| Primary APN | 53-1664-16 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,055 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,885 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Street Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-2463 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:15 SUBD:SAN PABLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PABLO PARK |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 423300 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Mar 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000169731 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054127 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
| Document Number | 0000319164 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021319164 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
| Document Number | 0000081976 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | DOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES, DOCUMENT RECORDING SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947022463, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
| Document Number | 0000081976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 81976 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
| Document Number | 0000054127 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 54127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1221 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947022463, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2463 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,166.00 (+25.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $685,834 (+10.31%) Land $194,050 Building $491,784 |
| 2023 | $9,706.00 Homeowner's exemption | $621,723 Land $186,517 Building $435,206 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
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