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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

2515 RUSSELL ST

BERKELEY, CA 94705
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,287 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.
3,115 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

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.$303,000
METLIFE HOME LOANS · recorded Nov 18, 2009
2nd 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
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,168 (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.$431,287 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$369,203
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,084
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$422,693

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
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.0.07
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(11)

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.

M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Sylvia Mendez Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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.No

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

2515 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Older than 96% of homes in Alameda County

How it measures up in Berkeley 94705

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

Living area2,287 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,384 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size3,115 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 2515 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeElmwoodBerkeley 94705Alameda County
Living areabigger than2,287 ft²52% of homes46% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,115 ft²9% of homes7% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than190828% of homes20% of homes4% of homes

About 2515 Russell St

When did 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Mar 31, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,287 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA built?

2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Willard Middle School (middle), rated A+; Sylvia Mendez Elementary School (elementary), 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 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94705?

Among the 3,872 homes in Berkeley 94705, it is bigger than 46% of them (2,287 ft² against a typical 2,384 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,115 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1908 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2515 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was $12,168. The county assessed it at $431,287.

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