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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $575,000 on Nov 27, 2001

2970 RUSSELL ST

BERKELEY, CA 94705
11
Beds
5
Baths
4,940 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.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1929
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
19
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · Nov 27, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,314 (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.$294,168 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$170,379
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,789
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$288,263

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
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(7)

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
John Muir Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Willard Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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%

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How this home compares

2970 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 98% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Berkeley 94705
  • Older than 81% 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 area4,940 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,378 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1929
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 2970 Russell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeClaremontBerkeley 94705Alameda County
Living areabigger than4,940 ft²94% of homes95% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac75% of homes82% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than192976% of homes69% of homes19% of homes

About 2970 Russell St

When did 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Nov 27, 2001 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA has 11 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,940 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA built?

2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1929, making it 97 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to John Muir 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 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94705?

Among the 3,871 homes in Berkeley 94705, it is bigger than 95% of them (4,940 ft² against a typical 2,378 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1929 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 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 2970 Russell St, Berkeley, CA was $18,314. The county assessed it at $294,168.

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