| Primary address | 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley |
| Zip code | 94708 |
| County | Alameda |
| Neighborhood | Berkeley Hills |
| Parcel ID | 62-2945-21 |
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| Sale date | 08/31/2005 |
| Sale price | $1,300,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $21,804 |
| Building sqft | 2,624 |
| Building class | Single Family Residential Homes Used as Such (1100) |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
| Units | 1 |
| Year built | 1928 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Zoning district | Limited Two-Family Residential (R-1H) |
| School district | Berkeley Unified SCH |
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496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 was built in 1928 and has a total of 2,624 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,776,397, the tax amount paid for 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 is $21,890.
When was 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 last sold and what was the last sale price?496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708 was last sold in 08/31/2005 for $1,300,000.
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Access detailed property tax data for 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94708. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $21,891 |
| Current property tax | $21,804 |
| Market value | $1,776,397 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $1,776,397 | 1.2323 | $21,891 | +4.46% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,741,570 | 1.2033 | $20,956 | +1.77% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,707,432 | 1.206 | $20,592 | +1.06% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,673,957 | 1.2172 | $20,375 | -0.74% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,641,145 | 1.2508 | $20,527 | +3.75% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cragmont Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 303 | 0.54 |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-5 | 342 | 0.83 |
| Kensington Elementary School | 8 | Public | K-6 | 421 | 0.98 |
| Growing Light Montessori School Of Kensington | NR | Private | K-1 | 11 | 1.02 |
| Golestan School | NR | Private | PK-5 | 54 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Of The Madeleine | NR | Private | K-8 | 296 | 1.16 |
| Albany Middle School | 8 | Public | 6-8 | 781 | 1.31 |
| Martin Luther King Middle School | 7 | Public | 6-8 | 871 | 1.44 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.52 |
| Berkeley Rose Waldorf School | NR | Private | PK-7 | 156 | 1.53 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Cerrito Senior High School | 6 | Public | 9-12 | 1,522 | 1.20 |
| Macgregor High (Continuation) School | 3 | Public | 10-12 | 18 | 1.22 |
| Albany High School | 10 | Public | 9-12 | 1,151 | 1.22 |
| Saint Mary's College High School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 627 | 1.46 |
| Tilden Preparatory School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 141 | 1.52 |
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Here are the neighbors for 496 Spruce Street, Berkeley.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 482 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 2,421 | 03/26/2015 | $1,507,500 |
| 447 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,928 | 02/23/2017 | |
| 454 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 3,120 | 03/13/2024 | $2,300,000 |
| 440 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 3,323 | 06/12/2023 | $2,660,000 |
| 489 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,534 | 06/19/2006 | |
| 490 Spruce St, Berkeley | 1,000 | 12/26/2018 | |
| 434 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 2,933 | 08/02/2019 | |
| 483 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,872 | 06/27/2024 | |
| 443 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 3,007 | 11/20/1997 | |
| 469 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,773 | 02/03/2021 | |
| 463 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,261 | ||
| 476 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 1,999 | 09/07/2001 | |
| 504 Boynton Ave, Berkeley | 1,681 | 12/19/2023 | |
| 487 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 1,966 | 09/01/2020 | |
| 561 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley | 2,662 | 09/02/2003 | $423,000 |
| 480 Vassar Ave, Berkeley | 2,048 | 05/06/2022 | $2,300,000 |
| 31 Florida Ave, Berkeley | 2,813 | 05/20/2016 | $1,555,000 |
| 457 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley | 2,396 | 07/10/2019 | |
| 492 Spruce St, Berkeley | 3,084 | 04/15/2004 | |
| 488 Spruce St, Berkeley | 3,172 | 01/31/2022 |