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681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Information

681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

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Sale date 11/26/1997
Sale price $460,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,932

Lot & Building Information for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

Building sqft 3,133
Total sqft 3,133
Building class 2 Units, Single Family Residence with Detattched Accessory Dwelling Unit (2502)
Acreage 0.14
Buildings on lot 2
Units 2
Year built 1928
Stories 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
School district Berkeley Unified SCH

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About 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707?

681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 was built in 1928 and has a total of 3,133 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $894,137, the tax amount paid for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 is $11,018.

When was 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 last sold?

681 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 was last sold in 01/17/2014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/26/1997 $460,000

Title Documents for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/17/2020 Reconveyance
09/17/2020 Substitution of trustee
09/16/2020 Reconveyance
07/21/2020 Deed of trust 08/01/2035
10/31/2018 Deed of Trust 11/15/2038
01/17/2014 Grant Deed
04/22/2013 Deed of Trust 05/01/2028
09/25/2003 Deed
11/26/1997 Deed
01/12/1995 Deed
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Property Taxes for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $11,018
Current property tax $10,932
Market value $894,137

Assessment History for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

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Issued Permit Type Status
08/13/2018
       
       
       
       
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Berkeley residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,470,000
8.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$949
4.4% YoY
Alameda County Median Sale Price
$1,020,000
-4.2% YoY

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
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

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Neighbors for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley

Here are the neighbors for 681 Spruce Street, Berkeley.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
789 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1,974 11/08/2022
70 Rock Ln, Berkeley 2,280 04/16/2001
51 Bonnie Ln, Berkeley 2,178 11/05/2002
821 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 2,052 08/14/2001
793 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 1,409 12/17/2021
770 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley 2,888 01/11/2022
756 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley 1,648 06/13/2016
51 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 2,149 10/05/2015
505 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 1,949 09/10/2001
160 Poplar St, Berkeley 2,513
130 Poplar St, Berkeley 1,819 10/21/2005
50 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 1,516 04/01/2016
515 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 2,228 06/13/2025 $700,000
481 Cragmont Ave, Berkeley 2,837 07/09/2020
98 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 1,490 12/06/2021
47 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 1,526 01/22/2016
80 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 2,670 01/30/2013
20 Alamo Ave, Berkeley 1,909 12/16/2016
865 Euclid Ave, Berkeley 2,045 09/02/2014
762 Hilldale Ave, Berkeley 1,995 07/03/2024

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