Alameda County property record for 1538 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
| Square Footage | 1,335 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,480 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,312.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 53-1610-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,335 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 4,480 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 40 ft x 112 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 1538 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94703-2020 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00028 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1610 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARMON BLKS M-P |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 423400 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1610-28
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94703-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Single Person or Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 1999171811 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 17, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000192422 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $214,741 (+2.07%) Land $66,037 Building $155,704 | ||
| 2025 | $6,312.00 (+18.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $210,393 (+0.69%) Land $64,742 Building $152,651 | |
| 2023 | $5,326.00 Homeowner's exemption | $208,954 Land $62,229 Building $146,725 | $871,380 |
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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