Alameda County property record for 2436 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,497 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,380,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $29,973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 52-1571-5 |
| Primary APN | 52-1571-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,497 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 399 sqft |
| Basement Area | 399 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,850 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 45 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-2038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00005 BLK: AR: 0052 PAGE: 1571 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAREMONT |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2,1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 423601 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 52-1571-5
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS CORP |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 06, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WATERMARK CAPITAL INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 03, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 03, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005226437 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000409820 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Document Number | 0000052299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022052299 |
| Name | CHICAGO MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DES PLAINES, IL 60018 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Document Number | 0000409820 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021409820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Document Number | 0000238353 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 24A |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021238353 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2436 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2038 |
| Document Number | 0000238354 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021238354 |
| Name | WATERMARK CAPITAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2036 |
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 | $1,954,877 (+1.64%) Land $540,227 Building $1,421,650 | ||
| 2025 | $29,973.00 (+11.04%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,923,416 (+4.04%) Land $529,636 Building $1,393,780 | |
| 2023 | $26,993.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,848,744 Land $509,074 Building $1,339,670 | $1,851,210 |
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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