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2638 Russell St, Apt 1, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2638 Russell St, Apt 1, Berkeley, CA 94705

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 685 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size0.102 acres (4,446 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$722,500 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$11,166 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Transfer
Mar 2024 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN52-1568-36

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-1568-36
Alternative APN
  • 052-1568-036-00

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms3 Rooms
Units4 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area685 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1927
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1933
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area4,446 sqft (0.102 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2638 RUSSELL ST, 1
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-2124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionBK: P223 PAGE: 94 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:1
Legal SubdivisionELMWOOD HOA
Legal Lot NumberA
Legal Unit1
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Township / Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract423601

Owner

Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address8356 KENT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2584
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY
Mar 18, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 18, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 1, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202437072
Prior Transfer DateAug 15, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000209917
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 18, 2024
Property Address2638 RUSSELL ST APT 1, 1, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2124
Document Number0000037071
Map ReferenceMB 223 PG 94
Instrument DateMar 12, 2024
Instrument2024037071
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2024
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8356 KENT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2584

March 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 18, 2024
Property Address2638 RUSSELL ST APT 1, 1, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2124
Document Number0000037072
Map ReferenceMB 223 PG 94
Instrument DateMar 11, 2024
Instrument2024037072
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 23, 2024
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$11,632.25
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8356 KENT DR, EL CERRITO, CA 94530-2584

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$656,000 (-10.98%) Land $196,800 Building $459,200
2025$11,166.00 (+14.53%)$736,950 (+8.3%) Land $221,034 Building $515,916
2023$9,749.00 Homeowner's exemption$680,454 Land $204,136 Building $476,318$761,040

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemEAST BAY MUD
serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,048 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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 Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks.

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