Alameda County property record for 1505 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 934 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.086 acres (3,750 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $925,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,740 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1672-10 |
| Primary APN | 53-1672-10 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 934 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,750 sqft (0.086 acres) |
| Street Address | 1505 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK:29 SUBD:SMITHS SUBDIVISION OF THE MATHEWS TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS SUBDIVISION OF THE MATHEWS TRACT |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1672-10
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 | 1505 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF THE WEST |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021015597 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1505 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000015597 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021015597 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $14,892.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| 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 | 1505 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000015598 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021015598 |
| Name | BANK OF THE WEST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1505 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000072569 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 72569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,017.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1505 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947032019, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Document Number | 72570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 72570 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 10, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1505 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000075061 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1505 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947032019, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000075061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 75061 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 30, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.75% |
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 | $14,740.00 (+9.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,001,237 (+4.04%) Land $300,371 Building $700,866 |
| 2023 | $13,453.00 Homeowner's exemption | $962,370 Land $288,711 Building $673,659 |
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.
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