2649 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2649 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms4 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Square Footage3,626 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,740 sqft (0.086 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,241,000 (2015)
Tax Bill$26,903.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-1695-13
Alternative APN
  • 053-1695-013-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms12 Rooms
Units4 Units
Building Area3,626 sqft Living Area
Gross Area257 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area257 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1918
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area3,740 sqft (0.086 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemRadiant Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address2649 RUSSELL ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-2125
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00013 BLK: AR: 0053 PAGE: 1695
Legal SubdivisionBERRY-BANGS MAP #2
Legal BlockJ
Legal Lot Number9&10
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1014
Census Tract423601

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1695-13

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 28, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone First Mortgage
TRIPLE TREE FUNDING LLC
May 08, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
SO CAL CAPITAL INC
Jun 01, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WILSHIRE QUINN INCOME FUND LLC
Mar 09, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
PAUL AND JUDY SCHAEFFER LIVING TRUST
Mar 09, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
SDC CAPITAL MW LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 22, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 28, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2015202542
Last Transfer DateMay 27, 2022
Transfer Doc0000104132
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000086305
DateJul 28, 2023
Instrument2023086305
Lender
NameTRIPLE TREE FUNDING LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressBERKELEY, CA 94702
Agreement
TypeStand Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 02, 2023
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125

Mortgage

Document Number0000051819
DateMay 08, 2023
Instrument2023051819
Lender
NameSO CAL CAPITAL INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressNEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 01, 2022
Property Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125
Document Number0000104132
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 15
Instrument DateMay 27, 2022
Instrument2022104132
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 29, 2022
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY RESID', FIRST AMER TTL CO RES DIV

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125

Mortgage

Document Number0000104133
DateJun 01, 2022
Instrument2022104133
Lender
NameWILSHIRE QUINN INCOME FUND LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueJun 01, 2023

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 01, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE NATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES, TICOR TITLE NATL COM SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125

Mortgage

Document Number0000096109
DateMar 09, 2021
Instrument2021096109
Lender
NamePAUL AND JUDY SCHAEFFER LIVING TRUST
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressTARZANA, CA 91357
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueApr 01, 2022

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateMar 09, 2021
Property Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125
Document Number0000096106
Map ReferenceLB 19 PG 5
Instrument DateMar 02, 2021
Instrument2021096106
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE COMPANY/CA, TICOR TITLE COMPANY OF CA

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2649 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2125

Mortgage

Document Number0000096107
DateMar 09, 2021
Instrument2021096107
Lender
NameSDC CAPITAL MW LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueMar 01, 2022

Mortgage

Document Number0000096108
DateMar 09, 2021
Instrument2021096108
Lender
NameSDC CAPITAL MW LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressTARZANA, CA 91357
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term13 Months
DueApr 01, 2022

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,491,433 (+1.52%) Land $422,604 Building $1,075,829
2025$26,903.00 (+11.2%) Homeowner's exemption$1,469,058 (+4.04%) Land $414,319 Building $1,054,739
2023$24,194.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,412,021 Land $398,233 Building $1,013,788

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