Alameda County property record for 1525 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 20 ba · 17,452 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.499 acres (21,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,450,000 (Apr 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $165,212 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 53-1672-5-1 |
| Primary APN | 53-1672-5-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 20 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 80 Rooms |
| Units | 32 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 17,452 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Lot Area | 21,720 sqft (0.499 acres) |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1525 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2072 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0005 AR: 0053 PAGE: 1672 |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITHS |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-25 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1672-5-1
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4804 MISSION ST, 222, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-3425 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 04, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2001130931 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000180107 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1525 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2072 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE OF CA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000072071 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017072071 |
| Name | BOFI FEDERAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2047 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,755,629 (+1.99%) Land $1,229,488 Building $2,511,229 | |
| 2025 | $165,212.00 (+130.89%) | $3,682,292 (+4.02%) Land $1,205,384 Building $2,461,996 |
| 2023 | $71,553.00 | $3,539,903 Land $1,158,584 Building $2,381,319 |
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 Policies | 1 in force |
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
May also be available: California Internet, Google Fiber, Sail Internet Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 1,148 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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