Residential > House
Sold
07/26/2002
Sold Price
$815,000$364/ft²
543 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 5Beds
- 2Baths
- 2,237ft²Living Area
- 4,450ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- -Car
- 1927Year Built
- -DOM
- 13Permits
543 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 5 bed, 2 bath, 2,237 ft² house built in 1927 on a 0.102 acre lot with 13 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2002 for $815,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $1,879,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 543 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$1,879,250
$840/ft²
+$1M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$815,000
$364/ft²
21 years ago
543 Spruce St is valued at $1,879,250 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
543 Spruce St was last sold in 2002 for $815,000.
Permits
543 Spruce St has 13 permit records of total value of $186,800.
Permit History
13
Permits
$186,800
Total Permit Value
May 3, 2023
Project Name: Building Permit Record Created From Esr-2023-01288Description: Replacing existing front deck & stair new sliding glass door to replace a window. Fire zone 2Job Value: $125,000Status: issuedType: PermitFees: $2,451Effective Date: 2023-05-03Permit Number: B2023-02264
November 3, 2022
Status: waiting for reviewType: Building permit (including solar/pv ev charging or energy storage system)Business Name: Conscious Construction INCEffective Date: 2022-11-03Permit Number: ESR-2022-02626
April 25, 2012
Description: Blown insulation r-13 wallsJob Value: $6,000Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-0 express; Business Name: ADVANCED HOME ENERGY INC0Effective Date: 2012-04-25Permit Number: 1200001564
April 24, 2012
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Blown insulation r-13 wallsJob Value: $6,000Status: issuedType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: ADVANCED HOME ENERGY; BURACK JEFFREY H & BALL SHELLYCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESADVANCED HOME ENERGYApplicant: Burack Jeffrey H & Ball Shelly; Fees: $268Effective Date: 2012-04-24Permit Number: B2012-01564
December 5, 2002
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Termite work per report #26050 dated 6/12/02. Items number 1g, 3b, 4a, 4b, 8aJob Value: $7,800Status: CLOSED EXPIREDType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: JEFF BURACKApplicant: Jeff Burack; 0Effective Date: 2002-12-05Permit Number: B2002-05314
October 1, 2002
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Partial fdt replacement. Seismic upgrade replace garage slab w drain to streetJob Value: $14,500Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: CRAVOTTE NICHOLAS C & BLEAU RECONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESWILLIAM MCBLAINEApplicant: Cravotte Nicholas C& Bleau Re; 0Effective Date: 2002-10-01Permit Number: B2002-04345
August 27, 2002
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off existing roofing matl. Install 1/2 cdx plywood and 50yr asphalt shingle roof system. Must comply with hillside fire zone requirementsJob Value: $11,000Status: CLOSED EXPIREDType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: JEFF DORACKCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESWESTCO ROOFING COApplicant: Jeff Dorack; 0Effective Date: 2002-08-27Permit Number: B2002-03735
October 4, 2001
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Electrical service upgrade to 200 ampsStatus: CLOSED EXPIREDType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: CRAVOTTE N & BLEAU RCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESREBECCA BLEAUApplicant: Cravotte N& Bleau R; 0Effective Date: 2001-10-04Permit Number: B2001-04004
March 24, 1998
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel-new cabinets/bathroom remodel-relocate fixturesJob Value: $3,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 1998-03-24Permit Number: B1998-01087-E
March 24, 1998
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbingPermitDescription: Kitchen remodel-new cabinets/bathroom remodel-relocate fixturesJob Value: $3,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: REBECCA BLEAUApplicant: Cravotte Nicholas C& Bleau Re0Effective Date: 1998-03-24Permit Number: B1998-01087
March 24, 1998
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel-new cabinets/bathroom remodel-relocate fixturesJob Value: $3,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 1998-03-24Permit Number: B1998-01087-P
March 24, 1998
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen remodel-new cabinets/bathroom remodel-relocate fixturesJob Value: $3,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 1998-03-24Permit Number: B1998-01087-M
June 28, 1996
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Seismic upgrade install bolts fja's hd5a's & plywoodJob Value: $4,500Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingBusiness Name: RUTH BLEAUApplicant: RUTH BLEAU; 0Effective Date: 1996-06-28Permit Number: B1996-02456
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$17,405.10From latest Total Assessed Value1.53%Total Assessed Value$1,134,463=Land+
Assessed Value$340,339Additions
Assessed Value$794,124
In 2023, taxes billed for 543 Spruce St were $17,405.1, which is 1.53% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,134,463.
Property History
543 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 543 Spruce St
Hazard Risks
Earthquake586Carb Mono101Nat'l Avg100Particulates97Air Pollution88Ozone83Lead43Tornado6Weather5Hail0Hurricane0Wind0
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 543 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
543 Spruce St has a walkability score of 15 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
44 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 543 Spruce St is around 44dBs, which is comparable to a Quiet Suburban Residential area.
Temperature
Seasonal temperature sampled over multiple years
Winter
Average
Low
42°F
High
57°F
Summer
Average
Low
54°F
High
71°F
In the winter at 543 Spruce St, temperatures range from 42.28°F to 57.41°F with an average of 49.85°F. In the summer, the temperature ranges from 54.11°F to 70.96°F with and average of 62.54°F.
School Information
Public/private schools serving 543 Spruce St
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.65 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
2.24 mi
B+
Ruth Acty Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.75 mi
A-
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
1.38 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
3.00 mi
B+
Thousand Oaks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
0.81 mi
B-
Rosa Parks Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.80 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 Cragmont, Berkeley, CA 94707.
Seasonal Housing units 94707
21%of housing is for seasonal rent.
Daytime Population for 94707
-0%of people during work hours.
Boundary map of North Cragmont.
Crime Index for 94707
53
53
The crime index in 94707 is 53, which is 0.5 times lower than national average.
Market Trends
Historical market data near 543 Spruce St over selected time period.
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- 1065 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 2,179 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.11 acre property. It was built in 1928 and has an estimate of $1,920,498 with a price per ft² of $881.
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