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499 SPRUCE ST

BERKELEY, CA 94708
4
Baths
7,012 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,010 (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.$2,564,033 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$318,617
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,245,416
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,513,765

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
66
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
14
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
47
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
36
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
CountyALAMEDA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1965
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.68
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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%

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How this home compares

499 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Berkeley 94708
  • Among the largest lots in Berkeley Hills
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Berkeley Hills

How it measures up in Berkeley 94708

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

Living area7,012 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,926 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 499 Spruce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkeley HillsBerkeley 94708Alameda County
Living areabigger than7,012 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 acalmost all homesalmost all homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than195581% of homes78% of homes39% of homes

About 499 Spruce St

When did 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA last sell?

499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA?

499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA has 4 bathrooms, 7,012 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA built?

499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA?

499 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 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA compare to other homes in Berkeley 94708?

Among the 4,614 homes in Berkeley 94708, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,012 ft² against a typical 1,926 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1955 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 499 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA was $2,010. The county assessed it at $2,564,033.

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