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$1,184,535$1,160 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $1,005,000 on Oct 11, 2016

2129 RUSSELL ST

BERKELEY, CA 94705
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,021 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.
4,050 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,005,000 · Oct 11, 2016
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.$934,535
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$747,628
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.20%
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.$250,000
BANK OF AMERICA NA · recorded Jul 20, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,450 (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.$1,182,688 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$503,102
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$686,586
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,159,362
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,266,210

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(10)

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
Sylvia Mendez Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94705These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.641

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,024 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$163,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$208,330
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 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

2129 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 less than 85% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Alameda County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in South Berkeley

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94705

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

This home
$655K$4.4M

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Berkeley 94705.

How it measures up in Berkeley 94705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94705.

Estimated value$1,184,535
CheaperTypical $1,928,323Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1160
CheaperTypical $889Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,021 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,395 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size4,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 2129 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth BerkeleyBerkeley 94705Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,184,53548% of homes15% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$116093% of homes89% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than1,021 ft²11% of homes6% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,050 ft²29% of homes20% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than193980% of homes73% of homes22% of homes

About 2129 Russell St

How much is 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is $1,184,535 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,075,080 to $1,293,990. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Oct 11, 2016 for $1,005,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,021 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA built?

2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Sylvia Mendez Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Willard Middle School (middle), rated A+; Berkeley High School (high), rated A. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94705?

Among the 3,872 homes in Berkeley 94705, it is worth more than 15% of them ($1,184,535 against a typical $1,928,323), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($1160 against a typical $889), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,021 ft² against a typical 2,395 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (4,050 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1939 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 59% 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 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2129 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was $17,450. The county assessed it at $1,182,688.

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