Alameda County property record for 1256 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94702 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
| Square Footage | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,105 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,060,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $16,566.00 (2025) |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1629-38
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1256 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage THE GOLDEN 1 CU |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2023058695 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1256 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000058695 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023058695 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $17,066.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 1256 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000058696 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023058696 |
| Name | THE GOLDEN 1 CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Type Change Date | Jun 01, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 11% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 11% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1256 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000293942 |
| Map Reference | MB 22 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021293942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 1256 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94702-2424 |
| Document Number | 0000293943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021293943 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2036 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,566.00 (+120.56%) | $1,102,823 (+150.55%) Land $330,847 Building $771,976 |
| 2023 | $7,511.00 Homeowner's exemption | $440,153 Land $132,046 Building $308,107 |
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 · Last verified: October 2026
| 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.
| Primary APN | 53-1629-38 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 876 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 3,105 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Street Address | 1256 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94702-2424 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| 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 |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 423300 |
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