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956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 956 Spruce St

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Property type

Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$2,100,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
956 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
61-2589-21

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/30/2020
Sale price
$2,100,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$28,011
Current property tax
$27,925
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Building
Property type
Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such
Building sq. ft.
2,470
Stories
2
Year built
1939
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
2000
Rooms
8
Elevator
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
58 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
47 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/30/2020 $2,100,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXX XX
09/28/2012 $1,430,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/30/2000 $505,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/30/2020 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX
09/28/2012 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX & XX
09/28/2012 Grant Deed XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XX
10/27/2004 Deed XXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX
06/30/2000 Deed XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$28,011
Current property tax
$27,925
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,273,081
Land value
$681,924
Building value
$1,591,157

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,273,081 1.2323 $28,011 +4.46%
2024-2025 $2,228,520 1.2033 $26,816 +1.77%
2023-2024 $2,184,840 1.206 $26,349 +1.06%
2022-2023 $2,142,000 1.2172 $26,072 -0.74%
2021-2022 $2,100,000 1.2508 $26,267 +33.94%
2020-2021 $1,610,121 1.218 $19,611 +5.74%
2019-2020 $1,578,561 1.1749 $18,547 -2.40%
2018-2019 $1,547,617 1.2279 $19,003 +3.20%
2017-2018 $1,517,272 1.2136 $18,414 +6.57%
2016-2017 $1,487,528 1.1615 $17,278 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Berkeley residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,300,000

-3.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$873

-4.9% Y-o-Y

Alameda county median sale price

$955,000

-6.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.18
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.53
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.72
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.83
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.83
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.99
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 1.03
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 1.11
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 1.15
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 1.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.53
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.83
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.90
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.99
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 1.11
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 1.19
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.53
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.59
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.83
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.06
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.10
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.10
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.38
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.38
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.50
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.59
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.64
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.65
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.83

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Neighbors for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

916 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 911 San Benito Rd, Berkeley 2055 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 950 San Benito Rd, Berkeley 2051 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 830 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 715 Arlington Ave, Berkeley 922 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 909 San Benito Rd, Berkeley 981 Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley 948 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 912 Spruce St, Berkeley 934 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 826 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 920 Spruce St, Berkeley 2063 Los Angeles Ave, Berkeley 2007 Marin Ave, Berkeley 904 Spruce St, Berkeley 900 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley 956 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94612, Alameda County, CA 94618, Alameda County, CA 94702, Alameda County, CA 94703, Alameda County, CA 94704, Alameda County, CA 94705, Alameda County, CA 94706, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94709, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 2,470 square feet.

When was 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 09/30/2020 for $2,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $2,273,081.

What are the property taxes for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 956 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $28,011.

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