Residential > House
Sold
08/09/1991
Sold Price
$295,000$140/ft²
1242 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94709
- 4Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,108ft²Living Area
- 5,400ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 1Car
- 1928Year Built
- -DOM
- 8Permits
1242 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,108 ft² house built in 1928 on a 0.124 acre lot with 8 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 1991 for $295,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,808,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 1242 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,808,000
$857/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$295,000
$140/ft²
32 years ago
1242 Spruce St is valued at $1,808,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
1242 Spruce St was last sold in 1991 for $295,000.
Permits
1242 Spruce St has 8 permit records of total value of $145,450.
Permit History
8
Permits
$145,450
Total Permit Value
June 5, 2018
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Seismic retrofit per engineered plan in accordance with chapter a3 - for the brace and bolt programJob Value: $2,000Status: expiredType: PermitFees: $236Effective Date: 2018-06-05Permit Number: B2018-02187
September 11, 2017
Project Name: Building Revision for B2017-03781Description: Revision to include tile replacement for decks stucco and sheathing replacement (in-kind)Job Value: $48,500Status: expiredType: Plan checkSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 2017-09-11Permit Number: B2017-03781-REV01
August 30, 2017
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove & replace three (3) french doors same size & location repair stucco around doors. Fire zone 2 propertyJob Value: $48,500Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Mark Timothy James & Siobhan MFees: $2,624Effective Date: 2017-08-30Permit Number: B2017-03781
March 10, 2016
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Complete tile membrane replacement for the front tile roof. (n) two ply tile membraneJob Value: $12,850Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Precision Roofing CompanyApplicant: Mark Timothy James & Siobhan MFees: $297Effective Date: 2016-03-10Permit Number: B2016-01016
November 22, 1999
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Firezone 2 must comply with chap.16 of the berkeley building code. (middle flat roof only) tear off existing roofing matl. Install 4 ply tar and gravel roof system. Class aJob Value: $3,600Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: WESTCO ROOFING COApplicant: Mark Joseph A& Sheila P Trs0Effective Date: 1999-11-22Permit Number: B1999-05356
October 11, 1996
Project Name: Building Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Repair damaged foundation/landing and addition new deck. Must comply with chapt. 16 of california building codeJob Value: $10,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitApplicant: MARK JOSEPH A & SHEILA P TRSEffective Date: 1996-10-11Permit Number: B1996-04138
October 11, 1996
Project Name: Building Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Repair damaged foundation/landing and addition new deck. Must comply with chapt. 16 of california building codeJob Value: $10,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitEffective Date: 1996-10-11Permit Number: B1996-04138-E
October 11, 1996
Project Name: Building Electrical Plumbing PermitDescription: Repair damaged foundation/landing and addition new deck. Must comply with chapt. 16 of california building codeJob Value: $10,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: PermitEffective Date: 1996-10-11Permit Number: B1996-04138-P
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$10,554.92From latest Total Assessed Value1.95%Total Assessed Value$542,433=Land+
Assessed Value$162,730Additions
Assessed Value$379,703
In 2023, taxes billed for 1242 Spruce St were $10,554.92, which is 1.95% from latest Total Assessed Value of $542,433.
Property History
1242 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 1242 Spruce St
Hazard Risks
Earthquake588Particulates101Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono97Air Pollution89Ozone86Lead38Tornado14Weather4Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
9 hazards (Carbon Monoxide, Earthquake Risk, Tornado Index, Air Pollution Index, Ozone Index, Weather Risk, Lead Index, Particulate Matter, National Average) are above the national average around 1242 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
17 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
1242 Spruce St has a walkability score of 17 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
49 dB
Quiet Suburban Residential 0-49
Suburban Residential 50-54
Urban Residential 55-59
Noisy Urban Residential 60-64
Very Noisy Urban Residential 65+
Noise at 1242 Spruce St is around 49dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
58°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 1242 Spruce St, temperatures range from 42.39°F to 57.55°F with an average of 49.97°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.2°F to 70.53°F with and average of 62.37°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 1242 Spruce St
Public Schools
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.90 mi
B+
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
0.60 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.17 mi
B+
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.61 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.27 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.60 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.31 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.57 mi
A-
* The school rating is based entirely on the test score performance of each school. It is based on a scale of A-F, A being best.
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Neighborhood
This property is located in North Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94709.
Seasonal Housing units 94709
7%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94709
+3%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of North Berkeley.
Crime Index for 94709
152
152
The crime index in 94709 is 152, which is 1.5 times higher than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 1242 Spruce St over selected time period.
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