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$1,562,687$839 / 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 95How 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

2153 RUSSELL ST

BERKELEY, CA 94705
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,862 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.
3,600 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.6M
$1.5M low$1.6M 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.$1,562,687
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,250,150

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,433 (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.$182,794 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$139,079
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,715
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$179,073
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,146,870

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1925
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Sylvia Mendez Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

2153 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 85% of homes in South Berkeley
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Alameda County
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Older than 96% of homes in Alameda County

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 31% 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$1,562,687
CheaperTypical $1,928,323Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$839
CheaperTypical $889Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,862 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,395 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size3,600 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 2153 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth BerkeleyBerkeley 94705Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,562,68785% of homes31% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$83940% of homes38% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than1,862 ft²57% of homes31% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,600 ft²19% of homes13% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than190938% of homes22% of homes4% of homes

About 2153 Russell St

How much is 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is $1,562,687 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,483,695 to $1,641,679. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,862 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA built?

2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2153 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 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94705?

Among the 3,872 homes in Berkeley 94705, it is worth more than 31% of them ($1,562,687 against a typical $1,928,323), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($839 against a typical $889), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,862 ft² against a typical 2,395 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (3,600 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1909 against a typical 1920). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 79% 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 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2153 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was $7,433. The county assessed it at $182,794.

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