Residential > House
Sold
03/19/2020
Sold Price
$2,335,000$630/ft²
844 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 5Beds
- 5Baths
- 3,707ft²Living Area
- 0.3acLot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1924Year Built
- -DOM
- 8Permits
844 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 5 bed, 5 bath, 3,707 ft² house built in 1924 on a 0.266 acre lot with 8 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2020 for $2,335,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,565,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 844 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,565,500
$692/ft²
+$231K above Sold Price
Updated 5 months ago
Last Sold Price
$2,335,000
$630/ft²
4 years ago
844 Spruce St is valued at $2,565,500 by TopHap AVM 5 months ago.
844 Spruce St was last sold in 2020 for $2,335,000.
Permits
844 Spruce St has 8 permit records of total value of $230,388.
Permit History
8
Permits
$230,388
Total Permit Value
March 23, 2023
Project Name: Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Install (2) ducted mini split systems and (1) 50-gallon heat pump water heaterJob Value: $30,000Status: plancheckType: PermitBusiness Name: Construction OR Contractor; Qualtech Heating & CoolingFees: $379Effective Date: 2023-03-23Permit Number: B2023-01382
March 21, 2023
Status: documents requiredType: Building permit (including solar/pv ev charging or energy storage system)Business Name: Construction OR ContractorEffective Date: 2023-03-21Permit Number: ESR-2023-00748
September 20, 2021
Project Name: Building Revision for B2021-01909Description: Revision to change the design of as drawn foundation detail in the bathroom & mud room. Increase valuation from $75, 000 to $80, 500Status: issuedType: Plan checkEffective Date: 2021-09-20Permit Number: B2021-01909-REV01
May 12, 2021
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical plumbing PermitDescription: Remodel and enlarge (e) bathroom rebuild side stairs and porch create new mudroomJob Value: $80,500Status: issuedType: PermitBusiness Name: EF Construction INCFees: $4,694Effective Date: 2021-05-12Permit Number: B2021-01909
August 3, 2020
Project Name: Building Revision for B2020-01368Description: Curb wall to below grade footing per revised plans. Valuation increased from $63, 975 to $76, 475Status: issuedType: Plan checkBusiness Name: EF Construction INCEffective Date: 2020-08-03Permit Number: B2020-01368-REV01
July 15, 2020
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Repair brick chimney from roof line up about 13 ft to match existing lookJob Value: $21,400Status: plancheckType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Int'l Masonry Specialist INC; International MasonryApplicant: Chiang Harriet & Robert Trs &Fees: $1,156Effective Date: 2020-07-15Permit Number: B2020-02168
May 5, 2020
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Engineered seismic retrofit for transfer tax rebate. - property in fire zone 2Job Value: $76,475Status: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: EF Construction INCFees: $3,676Effective Date: 2020-05-05Permit Number: B2020-01368
May 5, 1999
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Tear off existing roofing mtl. Resheath and replac with class a composition shingle roofing system. Firezone 2 must comply with chap.16 of the berkeley building codeJob Value: $22,013Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: CHIANG CHIN L & FU C TRSCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESNORTH BAY PERMITSApplicant: Chiang Chin L& Fu C Trs; 0Effective Date: 1999-05-05Permit Number: B1999-01951
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$35,944.88From latest Total Assessed Value1.46%Total Assessed Value$2,454,481=Land+
Assessed Value$736,344Additions
Assessed Value$1,718,137
In 2023, taxes billed for 844 Spruce St were $35,944.88, which is 1.46% from latest Total Assessed Value of $2,454,481.
Property History
844 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 844 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 844 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
16 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
844 Spruce St has a walkability score of 16 out of 20, which means that it is in a very 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 844 Spruce St is around 40dBs, 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 844 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 844 Spruce St
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.18 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.76 mi
B+
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.96 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.52 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.86 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.00 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.90 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.89 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 Berkeley Heights, 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 Berkeley Heights.
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 844 Spruce St over selected time period.
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- 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.
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