Alameda County property record for 1244 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,093 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,240 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $14,624 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1629-35 |
| Primary APN | 53-1629-35 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,093 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,240 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Street Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-2424 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:A SUBD:MAP #2 SAN PABLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP #2 SAN PABLO PARK |
| Legal Block | A |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 423300 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1629-35
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 25, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer GUARANTEED RATE |
| Feb 01, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Jul 06, 2018 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Jul 06, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 06, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 06, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 06, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000132850 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044517 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000279852 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020279852 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000044517 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947022424, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 44518 |
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| Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 44518 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94611 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 24, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000025287 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 01, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 04, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947022424, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000025287 |
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| Date | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Instrument | 25287 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 06, 2049 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000132849 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 03, 2018 |
| Instrument | 132849 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 4731 SUMMERSET DR FAIRFIELD CA 945346426, FAIRFIELD, CA 94534-6426 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 06, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000132850 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 132850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $902.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1244 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947022424, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 132851 |
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| Date | Jul 06, 2018 |
| Instrument | 132851 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
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| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 05, 2048 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,624.00 (+10.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $914,710 (+4.04%) Land $646,990 Building $267,720 |
| 2023 | $13,282.00 | $879,195 Land $621,870 Building $257,325 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060014233003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978, tidal / storm surge |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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