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$1,350,783$598 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

1338 RUSSELL ST

BERKELEY, CA 94702
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,260 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.4M
$1.2M low$1.5M high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,019,583
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$815,666
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.25%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$331,200
J P MORGAN CHASE BANK · recorded Mar 2, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,932 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$117,645 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,507
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$95,138
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$115,201
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,410,750

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.7 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Malcom X Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94702These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.148
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.496

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.13,332 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,941
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,072
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.22 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

1338 Russell St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in West Berkeley
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Berkeley 94702
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in West Berkeley
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Alameda County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94702

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$577K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Berkeley 94702.

How it measures up in Berkeley 94702

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94702.

Estimated value$1,350,783
CheaperTypical $1,104,446Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$598
CheaperTypical $931Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,260 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,286 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 4,138 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 1338 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest BerkeleyBerkeley 94702Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,350,78386% of homes74% of homes68% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5989% of homes5% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than2,260 ft²88% of homes88% of homes79% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac59% of homes58% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than19053% of homes3% of homes2% of homes

About 1338 Russell St

How much is 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is $1,350,783 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,217,294 to $1,484,272. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,260 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA built?

1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Malcom X Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Berkeley High School (high), rated A; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94702?

Among the 4,711 homes in Berkeley 94702, it is worth more than 74% of them ($1,350,783 against a typical $1,104,446), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($598 against a typical $931), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,260 ft² against a typical 1,286 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 4,138 ft²) and it is newer than 3% of them (1905 against a typical 1925). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 68% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1338 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was $6,932. The county assessed it at $117,645.

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