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492 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94708
- 3Beds
- 3Baths
- 3,084ft²Living Area
- 5,000ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1935Year Built
- -DOM
- 13Permits
492 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 is a 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,084 ft² house built in 1935 on a 0.115 acre lot with 13 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2001. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,224,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 492 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,224,250
$721/ft²
Updated 3 months ago
492 Spruce St is valued at $2,224,250 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
Permits
492 Spruce St has 13 permit records of total value of $471,781.
Permit History
13
Permits
$471,781
Total Permit Value
May 12, 2020
Project Name: PermitDescription: Install roof-mounted photovoltaic system: 5.76 kw (dc) with (16) sunpower 360w modules (16) tigo ts4-r-f rapid shutdown (1) sma sb-5.0-1sp-us-41 fire zone 2Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Albion Power CompanyFees: $127Effective Date: 2020-05-12Permit Number: B2020-01439
January 20, 2020
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Removal of old roofing material installation of new roof assemblyJob Value: $20,000Status: finalType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Westco Roofing Company INCFees: $722Effective Date: 2020-01-20Permit Number: B2020-00210
July 24, 2017
Project Name: Building Revision for B2016-03518Description: Revision for structural reinforcements and reduce size of skylights. Valuation increased from $200, 000 to $202, 250Job Value: $200,000Status: issuedType: Plan checkSub Type: AdditionFees: $3,618Effective Date: 2017-07-24Permit Number: B2016-03518-REV02
April 5, 2017
Project Name: Building Revision for B2016-03518Description: Revision submitted to reduce deck size relocate grade beam & modify wallsStatus: issuedType: Plan checkEffective Date: 2017-04-05Permit Number: B2016-03518-REV01
March 30, 2017
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: 200 amp temp power poleStatus: expiredType: PermitBusiness Name: Oliver Builders INCFees: $127Effective Date: 2017-03-30Permit Number: B2017-01342
July 27, 2016
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Stairway addition (48sqft) and kitchen & bathroom extension (48sqft)Job Value: $200,000Status: Under ReviewType: PermitSub Type: AdditionBusiness Name: Kwanlan Wong; Oliver Builders IncApplicant: WONG KWAN L & JONES ALICE A TRFees: $11,163Effective Date: 2016-07-27Permit Number: B2016-03518
April 3, 2007
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Reinforcement foundationJob Value: $8,500Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: WONG KWAN L & JONES ALICE A TRApplicant: Wong Kwan L & Jones Alice A Tr; 0Effective Date: 2007-04-03Permit Number: B2007-01434
July 25, 2000
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: 2nd stage of seismic retrofit for 2 1/2 story house. Initial retrofit completed in 1998. Removal of brick chimney install shear wallsJob Value: $4,500Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: KWANLAM WONG; WONG KWANLAM & JONES ALICE ACONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESKWANLAM WONGApplicant: Wong Kwanlam & Jones Alice A; 0Effective Date: 2000-07-25Permit Number: B2000-03132
April 8, 1999
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Adding new gates & portralJob Value: $1,150Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitBusiness Name: KWANLAM WONGApplicant: WONG KWANLAM & JONES ALICE AEffective Date: 1999-04-08Permit Number: B1999-01440
June 23, 1998
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: New 209 sq. Ft. Deck pave existing terrace under deck; fire zone 2 must comply with chapter 16 of berkeley building codeJob Value: $7,800Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Addition/alteration; Business Name: E N ELECTRICApplicant: Kwanlam Wong0Effective Date: 1998-06-23Permit Number: B1998-02508
June 23, 1998
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Seismic retrofit w shear walls & holdowns @ bottom 2 floors of houseJob Value: $15,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: KWANLAM WONG; WONG KWANLAMCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESKWANLAM WONGApplicant: Wong Kwanlam; 0Effective Date: 1998-06-23Permit Number: B1998-02507
June 23, 1998
Project Name: Building Electrical PermitDescription: New 209 sq. Ft. Deck pave existing terrace under deck; fire zone 2 must comply with chapter 16 of berkeley building codeJob Value: $7,800Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Addition/alteration0Effective Date: 1998-06-23Permit Number: B1998-02508-E
March 19, 1997
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Seismic work-ply-wood cripple bracing& strats to joists & knee bracesJob Value: $7,031Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitBusiness Name: CHIKASUYE JUNE M TR & AWAYA ATCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESWYANE CONTRApplicant: CHIKASUYE JUNE M TR & AWAYA AT0Effective Date: 1997-03-19Permit Number: B1997-01083
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$15,699.48From latest Total Assessed Value1.85%Total Assessed Value$850,141=Land+
Assessed Value$230,107Additions
Assessed Value$620,034
In 2023, taxes billed for 492 Spruce St were $15,699.48, which is 1.85% from latest Total Assessed Value of $850,141.
Property History
492 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 492 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 492 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
12 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
492 Spruce St has a walkability score of 12 out of 20, which means that it is in a somewhat walkable area.
Noise Level
39 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 492 Spruce St is around 39dBs, 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 492 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 492 Spruce St
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.71 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.29 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.76 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.42 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.06 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.80 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.82 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
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- 956 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Heights) is a 2,470 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.25 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1939 and has an estimate of $2,316,743 with a price per ft² of $938.
- 1217 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,357 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1920 and has an estimate of $1,236,579 with a price per ft² of $911.
- 1739 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 9,194 square foot, 13 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 0.43 acre property. It was built in 1938 and has an estimate of $5,978,939 with a price per ft² of $650.
- 1242 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Villa) is a 2,108 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1940 and has an estimate of $1,815,270 with a price per ft² of $861.
- 1255 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,226 square foot, 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 0.1 acre property. It was built in 1953 and has an estimate of $1,276,397 with a price per ft² of $1,041.
- 1191 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 2,180 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1936 and has an estimate of $1,743,605 with a price per ft² of $800.
- 1185 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,430 square foot, 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1931 and has an estimate of $1,358,456 with a price per ft² of $950.
- 1179 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,233 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.19 acre property. It was built in 1946 and has an estimate of $1,304,823 with a price per ft² of $1,058.
- 1175 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,514 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1952 and has an estimate of $1,446,116 with a price per ft² of $1,586.
- 1100 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Heights) is a 4,569 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.19 acre property. It was built in 1915 and has an estimate of $2,989,287 with a price per ft² of $869.
- 470 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,856 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1955 and has an estimate of $2,227,474 with a price per ft² of $780.
- 464 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 3,675 square foot, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1932 and has an estimate of $2,782,635 with a price per ft² of $757.
- 462 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 2,795 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1935 and has an estimate of $2,040,589 with a price per ft² of $730.
- 430 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 1,726 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.16 acre property. It was built in 1968 and has an estimate of $1,344,312 with a price per ft² of $779.
- 440 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 (Thousand Oaks Heights) is a 1,484 square foot, 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.26 acre property. It was built in 1953 and has an estimate of $1,438,925 with a price per ft² of $970.
- 1062 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Heights) is a 3,553 square foot, 4 bedroom, 5.25 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1910 and has an estimate of $2,695,639 with a price per ft² of $807.
- 1412 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (North Berkeley) is a 2,834 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1900 and has an estimate of $2,429,188 with a price per ft² of $857.
- 1409 Spruce St # B, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 645 square foot, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1965 and has an estimate of $747,478 with a price per ft² of $1,159.
- 1525 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 11,609 square foot, 24 bathroom, 0.19 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $6,352,643 with a price per ft² of $547.
- 1529 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 2,916 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.25 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $2,441,140 with a price per ft² of $837.
- 1517 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 3,659 square foot, 2 bathroom, 0.66 acre property.
- 964 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Heights) is a 3,901 square foot, 3 bedroom, 4.25 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1927 and has an estimate of $2,766,041 with a price per ft² of $709.
- 972 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Heights) is a 1,960 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1930 and has an estimate of $1,707,940 with a price per ft² of $871.
- 959 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 2,469 square foot, 4 bedroom, 5.25 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1926 and has an estimate of $2,069,712 with a price per ft² of $838.
- 1075 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 2,855 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1982 and has an estimate of $2,029,171 with a price per ft² of $711.
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