Residential > House
Sold
03/19/2020
Sold Price
$1,605,000$506/ft²
488 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94708
- 4Beds
- 4Baths
- 3,172ft²Living Area
- 5,194ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1936Year Built
- -DOM
- 11Permits
488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 3,172 ft² house built in 1936 on a 0.119 acre lot with 11 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2020 for $1,605,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,755,000.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 488 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,755,000
$868/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,605,000
$506/ft²
4 years ago
488 Spruce St is valued at $2,755,000 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
488 Spruce St was last sold in 2020 for $1,605,000.
Permits
488 Spruce St has 11 permit records of total value of $297,680.
Permit History
11
Permits
$297,680
Total Permit Value
April 28, 2023
Project Name: Building Revision for B2022-03999Description: Rev01-change beam for psl to glb and lvl. No valuation increaseStatus: approvedType: Plan checkEffective Date: 2023-04-28Permit Number: B2022-03999-REV01
December 2, 2022
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Engineered voluntary seismic strengthening of crawl spaces under home. This work qualifies for transfer tax rebate. Property in fire zone 2Job Value: $20,000Status: approvedType: PermitBusiness Name: GpwseFees: $1,030Effective Date: 2022-12-02Permit Number: B2022-05617
August 26, 2022
Project Name: Building Permit Record Created From Esr-2022-01929Description: Interior remodel and repair/expansion of existing deck + stair connecting to rear yardJob Value: $100,000Status: plancheckType: PermitFees: $2,054Effective Date: 2022-08-26Permit Number: B2022-03999
August 25, 2022
Status: waiting for reviewType: Building permit (including solar/pv ev charging or energy storage system)Effective Date: 2022-08-25Permit Number: ESR-2022-01929
August 18, 2021
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Building a large deck 751sqft & small deck 124sqftJob Value: $35,000Status: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: Mclearhill BuildersFees: $1,798Effective Date: 2021-08-18Permit Number: B2021-03609
July 20, 2020
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remove storage tank - within property line side of the house soil will be returned to a minimum of 90% compaction total project square feet: 3.5ft x 7ft = 24.5 ftJob Value: $22,680Status: canceledType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Golden Gate Tank RemovalApplicant: Francis Jonathan & Sally A TrsEffective Date: 2020-07-20Permit Number: B2020-02218
June 18, 2019
Project Name: Building Revision for B2019-00995Description: Due to exisitning conditions revealed upon digging push piers 18 25-27 were removed several push piers were relocated to the inside perimeter of foundation drilled pier #13 was relocated to the inside of the foundationStatus: issuedType: Plan checkEffective Date: 2019-06-18Permit Number: B2019-00995-REV01
March 7, 2019
Project Name: Building plumbing PermitDescription: Install 37 push piers 14 drilled piers and remove and replace section of foundation. Must comply with fire zone 2 requirementsJob Value: $90,000Status: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: BAY Area UnderpinningFees: $4,660Effective Date: 2019-03-07Permit Number: B2019-00995
July 30, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Re-roofJob Value: $15,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: 1456 CO. INC.CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESPACIFIC COAST ROOFApplicant: 1456 Co. Inc.; 0Effective Date: 2014-07-30Permit Number: B2014-03466
July 30, 2014
Description: Re-roofJob Value: $15,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: PACIFIC COAST ROOFING SERVICEEffective Date: 2014-07-30Permit Number: 1400003466
June 9, 1995
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Must comply with hillside ordiance 6128 electrical workStatus: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingBusiness Name: FRANCIS JONATHAN & SALLY AApplicant: FRANCIS JONATHAN & SALLY A; 0Effective Date: 1995-06-09Permit Number: B1995-02024
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$26,673.08From latest Total Assessed Value1.55%Total Assessed Value$1,721,127=Land+
Assessed Value$506,138Additions
Assessed Value$1,214,989
In 2023, taxes billed for 488 Spruce St were $26,673.08, which is 1.55% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,721,127.
Property History
488 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 488 Spruce St
Hazard Risks
Earthquake583Nat'l Avg100Carb Mono95Particulates93Air Pollution89Ozone88Lead41Tornado12Weather8Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
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 488 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
488 Spruce St has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Noise Level
40 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 488 Spruce St is around 40dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
41°F
High
56°F
Summer
Average
Low
53°F
High
76°F
In the winter at 488 Spruce St, temperatures range from 41.36°F to 55.82°F with an average of 48.59°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 53.28°F to 76.17°F with and average of 64.73°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 488 Spruce St
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.72 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.30 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.77 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.43 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.08 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.81 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.83 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 Thousand Oaks Heights, Berkeley, CA 94708.
Seasonal Housing units 94708
26%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94708
-5%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of Thousand Oaks Heights.
Crime Index for 94708
84
84
The crime index in 94708 is 84, which is 0.8 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 488 Spruce St over selected time period.
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