2801 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2801 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Square Footage4,344 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,405 sqft (0.147 acres)
Last Sale$1,757,500 (2016)
Tax Bill$35,761.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN53-1698-26
Alternative APN
  • 053-1698-026-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Building Area4,344 sqft Living Area
Stories3 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1902
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,405 sqft (0.147 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address2801 RUSSELL ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-2319
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionBK: P256 PAGE: 79 LOT: BLDG: UNIT:1
Legal SubdivisionRUSSMONT
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2007
Census Tract423700

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1698-26

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 26, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
1ST UNITED CREDIT UNION
Oct 26, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
MORTGAGE CONNECT
Oct 26, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Sep 04, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMar 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 24, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 14, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201670281
Last Transfer DateOct 18, 2021
Transfer Doc0000352729
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2023
Title CompanyMEMBERS TITLE COMPANY/CA INC, MEMBERS TITLE OF CA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319

Mortgage

Document Number0000084804
DateJul 26, 2023
Instrument2023084804
Lender
Name1ST UNITED CREDIT UNION
AddressPLEASANTON, CA 94588
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 25, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 26, 2021
Property Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319
Document Number0000352729
Map ReferenceMB 256 PG 79&80
Instrument DateOct 18, 2021
Instrument2021352729
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2023
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 26, 2021
Property Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319
Document Number0000352727
Map ReferenceMB 256 PG 79&80
Instrument DateOct 18, 2021
Instrument2021352727
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2021
Title CompanyMORTGAGE CONNECT

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 (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship
Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319

Mortgage

Document Number0000352728
DateOct 26, 2021
Instrument2021352728
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateSep 04, 2020
Property Address2801 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319
Document Number0000223349
Instrument DateMay 18, 2020
Instrument223349
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address2801 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947052319, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2319

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,269,975 (+9.11%) Land $636,622 Building $1,633,353
2025$35,761.00 (+26.31%)$2,080,475 (+4.04%) Land $624,142 Building $1,456,333
2023$28,312.00$1,999,700 Land $599,910 Building $1,399,790$2,513,520

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