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681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Property report

Also known as: 681 Spruce St

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Property type

2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)

Year built

1928

Acreage

0.14

Sale price

$460,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
681 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707
Zip code
94707
Neighborhood
Berkeley Hills
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
63-2958-15

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
11/26/1997
Sale price
$460,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$11,018
Current property tax
$10,932
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit
Building sq. ft.
3,133
Stories
2
Year built
1928
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1937
Rooms
11
Elevator
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.14
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
30 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
38 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
32 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/26/1997 $460,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/17/2020 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/17/2020 Substitution of trustee XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
09/16/2020 Reconveyance XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
07/21/2020 Deed of trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/31/2018 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/17/2014 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
04/22/2013 Deed of Trust XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX & XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/25/2003 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXX, XX
11/26/1997 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/12/1995 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 681 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
$11,018
Current property tax
$10,932
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$894,137
Land value
$220,340
Building value
$673,797

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $894,137 1.2323 $11,018 +4.46%
2024-2025 $876,609 1.2033 $10,548 +1.77%
2023-2024 $859,422 1.206 $10,365 +1.06%
2022-2023 $842,572 1.2172 $10,256 -0.74%
2021-2022 $826,053 1.2508 $10,332 +3.75%
2020-2021 $817,585 1.218 $9,958 +24.20%
2019-2020 $682,420 1.1749 $8,018 +1.15%
2018-2019 $645,513 1.2279 $7,926 +3.20%
2017-2018 $632,858 1.2136 $7,680 +6.57%
2016-2017 $620,451 1.1615 $7,207 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
08/13/2018

*Most recent permit on record 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 0.32
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.73
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.95
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 1.13
Golestan School NR Private PK-5 54 1.13
Kensington Elementary School 8 Public K-6 421 1.20
Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington NR Private K-1 11 1.23
Marin Elementary School 8 Public K-5 325 1.24
Bright Star Montessori School NR Private PK-K 20 1.25
Harding Elementary School 5 Public K-6 475 1.39
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.95
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 1.26
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 1.31
Albany Middle School 8 Public 6-8 781 1.34
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 1.46
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.48
The Crowden School NR Private K-8 68 1.54
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 2.03
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 2.11
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 2.12
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.24
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.24
El Cerrito Senior High School 6 Public 9-12 1,522 1.32
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 1.32
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.48
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 1.55
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 1.55
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 2.03
Invictus Academy Of Richmond 4 Charter 7-12 330 2.11
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 2.11

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Neighbors for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

789 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 70 Rock Ln, Berkeley 51 Bonnie Ln, Berkeley 821 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 793 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 770 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley 756 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley 51 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 505 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 160 Poplar St, Berkeley 130 Poplar St, Berkeley 50 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 515 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 481 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 98 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 47 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 80 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 20 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 865 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 762 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 681 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 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The development at 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 has a total of 3,133 square feet.

When was 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold and what was the sale price?

681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold on 11/26/1997 for $460,000.

What is the assessed value of 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 is currently assessed at $894,137.

What are the property taxes for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

The property taxes for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 total $11,018.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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