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1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 - Property report

Also known as: 1217 Spruce St

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Property type

Double or Duplex Type - Two Units (2200)

Year built

1920

Acreage

0.12

Sale price

$460,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
1217 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94709
Zip code
94709
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
County
Alameda
Parcel ID
60-2463-16

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
05/21/1999
Sale price
$460,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,886
Current property tax
$8,800
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Building
Property type
Double or Duplex Type - Two Units
Building sq. ft.
1,357
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Building material
Wood/wood and steel frames
Last altered
1935
Rooms
7
Elevator
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.12
Zoning & use
Zoning
Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
BERKELEY UNIFIED SCH
Ownership

Ownership information for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

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

Sales history for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/21/1999 $460,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X
01/13/1994 $300,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/22/2022 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
03/13/2017 Transfer Deed XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/21/1999 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
01/13/1994 Deed XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1217 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
$8,886
Current property tax
$8,800
Tax per sq. ft.
$7
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$721,104
Land value
$216,331
Building value
$504,773

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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 $721,104 1.2323 $8,886 +4.46%
2024-2025 $706,968 1.2033 $8,507 +1.77%
2023-2024 $693,108 1.206 $8,359 +1.06%
2022-2023 $679,520 1.2172 $8,271 -0.74%
2021-2022 $666,198 1.2508 $8,333 +3.76%
2020-2021 $659,368 1.218 $8,031 +5.74%
2019-2020 $646,441 1.1749 $7,595 -2.40%
2018-2019 $633,768 1.2279 $7,782 +3.20%
2017-2018 $621,344 1.2136 $7,541 +6.57%
2016-2017 $609,163 1.1615 $7,075 -3.49%
Permits

Permit information for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
10/18/2016
08/24/2016
06/20/2016
06/20/2016

*Most recent permits 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.31
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.57
Cragmont Elementary School 7 Public K-5 303 0.61
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 9 Public K-5 395 0.64
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.72
Thousand Oaks Elementary School 8 Public K-5 342 0.92
Ruth Acty Elementary 9 Public K-5 395 1.10
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School Of The Madeleine NR Private K-8 296 0.31
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School NR Private PK-7 156 0.41
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Berkeley NR Private 2-8 3 0.57
Martin Luther King Middle School 7 Public 6-8 871 0.69
Archway School NR Private 5-8 34 0.72
Montessori Family School NR Private PK, K-8 159 0.76
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.19
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.63
Realm Charter Middle School NR Charter 6-8 187 1.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 79 0.71
Bayhill High School NR Private 9-12 82 0.71
Saint Mary's College High School NR Private 9-12 627 0.96
Berkeley Special Education Preschool NR Public 90 1.19
Berkeley High School 8 Public 9-12 3,204 1.23
Albany High School 10 Public 9-12 1,151 1.60
Macgregor High (Continuation) School 3 Public 10-12 18 1.60
Tilden Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 141 1.61
Berkeley Adult NR Public 0 1.63
Maybeck High School NR Private 9-12 109 1.77

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Neighbors for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

2316 Eunice St, Berkeley 2227 Summer St, Berkeley 2239 Summer St, Berkeley 2243 Summer St, Berkeley 2241 Summer St, Berkeley 1212 Glen Ave, Berkeley 2300 Eunice St, Berkeley 2324 Eunice St, Berkeley 1203 Spruce St, Berkeley 2306 Eunice St, Berkeley 2247 Summer St, Berkeley 2267 Summer St, Berkeley 1214 Glen Ave, Berkeley 2290 Eunice St, Berkeley 2269 Summer St, Berkeley 2280 Eunice St, Berkeley 1230 Glen Ave, Berkeley 1232 Glen Ave, Berkeley 1218 Glen Ave, Berkeley 1226 Glen Ave, Berkeley

Nearby ZIP codes for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA

94607, Alameda County, CA 94608, Alameda County, CA 94609, Alameda County, CA 94610, Alameda County, CA 94611, 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 94707, Alameda County, CA 94708, Alameda County, CA 94720, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The development at 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 has a total of 1,357 square feet.

When was 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 last sold and what was the sale price?

1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 was last sold on 05/21/1999 for $460,000.

What is the assessed value of 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 is currently assessed at $721,104.

What are the property taxes for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709?

The property taxes for 1217 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 total $8,886.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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