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$2,331,796$735 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,605,000 on Mar 19, 2020

488 SPRUCE ST

BERKELEY, CA 94708
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,172 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1936
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$2.3M
$2.2M low$2.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,605,000 · Mar 19, 2020
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,069,621
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$855,697
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.60%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$1,262,175
ALLY BANK · recorded Jul 1, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$29,786 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,827,516 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$537,113
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,297,403
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,783,648
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,863,990

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyALAMEDA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Tile
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Thousand Oaks Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Berkeley High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Berkeley Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94708These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.583

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,977
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,453 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$190,538
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$233,719
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.26 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.78%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

488 Spruce St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 95% of homes in Alameda County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Alameda County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Berkeley Hills
  • Older than 79% of homes in Alameda County

What homes are worth in Berkeley 94708

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$969K$3M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Berkeley 94708.

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkeley 94708.

Estimated value$2,331,796
CheaperTypical $1,604,290Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$735
CheaperTypical $850Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area3,172 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,930 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1936
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 488 Spruce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Estimated valuepricier than$2,331,79687% of homes92% of homes95% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73519% of homes21% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than3,172 ft²89% of homes92% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac29% of homes32% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than193649% of homes32% of homes21% of homes

About 488 Spruce St

How much is 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA is $2,331,796 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $2,175,612 to $2,487,980. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Mar 19, 2020 for $1,605,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA?

488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3,172 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA built?

488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1936, making it 90 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA?

488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA is assigned to Thousand Oaks Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (middle), rated A; Berkeley High School (high), rated A. All sit in Berkeley Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,615 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is worth more than 92% of them ($2,331,796 against a typical $1,604,290), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($735 against a typical $850), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,172 ft² against a typical 1,930 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1936 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of Alameda County, it is worth more than 95% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA was $29,786. The county assessed it at $1,827,516.

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