Alameda County property record for 1240 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,169 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.066 acres (2,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $14,654 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Line of Credit Apr 2026 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1629-34 |
| Primary APN | 53-1629-34 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,169 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,880 sqft (0.066 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST |
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| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-2424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00034 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1629 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PABLO PARK MAP 02 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 423300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1629-34
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PATELCO CU |
| Apr 06, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Jun 07, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015121319 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 09, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000113362 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 09, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000144470 |
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| Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025144470 |
| Name | PATELCO CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | 3 PARK PL, DUBLIN, CA 94568 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 05, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 06, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000045013 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202645013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000113362 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021113362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC 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 |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000113363 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021113363 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1240 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ORTC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000123597 |
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| Date | Jun 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017123597 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2047 |
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 | $14,654.00 (+8.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $894,357 (+3.23%) Land $276,416 Building $624,941 | |
| 2024 | $13,468.00 (+2.55%) | ||
| 2023 | $13,133.00 Homeowner's exemption | $866,362 Land $265,684 Building $600,678 | $958,590 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber, Sail Internet Holdings, T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 865 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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