Alameda County property record for 2520 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
| Square Footage | 2,808 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,630 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $14,850.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 52-1570-4 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,808 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 456 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 456 sqft Basement |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Shingle Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,630 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 30 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-2108 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00004 BLK: AR: 0052 PAGE: 1570 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERRY BANGS MAP #2 |
| Legal Tract | 2 |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 423601 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 52-1570-4
Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2108 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | Affidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee, Transfer |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| May 07, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 03, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019928 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit Death of Trustee/Successor Trustee |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000077662 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677662 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 406 62ND ST, OAKLAND, CA 94609-1313 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000077663 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $316,079.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000077664, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202677664 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000110807 |
| Instrument Date | May 07, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY, BOSTON NAT'L TITLE AGCY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 2520 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947052108, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2108 |
| Document Number | 0000110807 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 110807 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 12, 2050 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,850.00 (+15.46%) | $534,828 (+2.7%) Land $119,482 Building $422,346 | |
| 2024 | $12,862.00 (+2.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,505.00 Homeowner's exemption | $520,790 Land $114,843 Building $405,947 | $1,854,450 |
2520 Russell St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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