2908 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 2908 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94705 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Square Footage2,182 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,370 sqft (0.146 acres)
GarageDetached
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$14,867.00 (2025)

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 52-1565-2

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2908 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 16, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage
TRAVIS CU
Sep 11, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CHEVRON FCU
Jul 10, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last Transfer DateJun 29, 2018
Transfer Doc0000135428
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2908 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 27, 2024
Title CompanyE-PLACER TITLE, PLACER TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2908 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334

Mortgage

Document Number0000008951
DateJan 16, 2024
Instrument2024008951
Lender
NameTRAVIS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVACAVILLE, CA 95687
Agreement
TypeStand Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term85 Months
DueFeb 01, 2031

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address2908 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2908 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334

Mortgage

Document Number0000229142
DateSep 11, 2020
Instrument2020229142
Lender
NameCHEVRON FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressOAKLAND, CA 94607
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term121 Months
DueOct 01, 2030

July 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJul 10, 2018
Property Address2908 RUSSELL ST, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334
Document Number0000135428
Instrument DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument135428
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2908 RUSSELL ST BERKELEY CA 947052334, BERKELEY, CA 94705-2334

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$672,100 (+0.95%) Land $169,265 Building $509,835
2025$14,867.00 (+16.42%) Homeowner's exemption$665,787 (+7.52%) Land $165,947 Building $499,840
2023$12,770.00 Homeowner's exemption$619,247 Land $159,503 Building $459,744$2,680,020

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Alameda County (06001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN52-1565-2
Alternative APN
  • 052-1565-002-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,182 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1913
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Exterior MaterialWood Shingle Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area6,370 sqft (0.146 acres)
Garage TypeDetached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemSteam Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address2908 RUSSELL ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94705-2334
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00002 BLK: AR: 0052 PAGE: 1565
Legal SubdivisionBARNES ADD/ELMWOOD PARK
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2018
Census Tract423700

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