Alameda County property record for 2851 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified October 2025
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 3,904 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $4,795,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $73,217.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 53-1701-44 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,904 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,527 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other Style |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Street Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94705-2345 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBD:AVALON COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | AVALON COURT |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 423700 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 53-1701-44
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity, Secondary Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Aug 07, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COMMUNITY BANK OF THE BAY |
| Aug 07, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COMMUNITY BANK OF THE BAY |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Oct 05, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Aug 01, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/BAY |
| Aug 01, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY BK |
| Aug 01, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/BAY |
| Aug 07, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 09, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage APPLIED PHOTON TECHNOLOGY INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 05, 2018 |
| Deed Doc Number | 2021168853 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000286775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017286775 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Jan 01, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.25% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.37% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.37% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000154836 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018154836 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK OF THE BAY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94612 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000154840 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018154840 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK OF THE BAY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OAKLAND, CA 94612 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000168853 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021168853 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $25,149.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000194028 |
| Map Reference | MB 6 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018194028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000194029 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018194029 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.9% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 01, 2028 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.65% |
| Index | 1-Month LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000154834 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 01, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 720 CHANNING WAY BERKELEY CA 947102433, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2433 |
| Document Number | 0000154834 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 154834 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/BAY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 180 GRAND AVE # 1550, OAKLAND, CA 94612-3703 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000154832 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 01, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 720 CHANNING WAY BERKELEY CA 947102433, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2433 |
| Document Number | 0000154832 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 154832 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 180 GRAND AVE # 1550, OAKLAND, CA 94612-3703 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000154838 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 01, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 720 CHANNING WAY BERKELEY CA 947102433, BERKELEY, CA 94710-2433 |
| Document Number | 0000154838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Instrument | 154838 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/BAY |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 180 GRAND AVE # 1550, OAKLAND, CA 94612-3703 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 07, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000154253 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 01, 2018 |
| Instrument | 154253 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,670.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947052345, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000085442 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 09, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 2851 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947052345, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2345 |
| Document Number | 0000085442 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 85442 |
| Name | APPLIED PHOTON TECHNOLOGY INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 3346 ARDEN RD, HAYWARD, CA 94545-3923 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,217.00 (+8.91%) | $5,190,203 (+4.04%) Land $1,557,061 Building $3,633,142 |
| 2023 | $67,229.00 | $4,988,717 Land $1,496,615 Building $3,492,102 |
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