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Sold
09/30/2020
Sold Price
$2,100,000$850/ft²
956 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 4Beds
- 3Baths
- 2,470ft²Living Area
- 5,350ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1939Year Built
- -DOM
- 13Permits
956 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,470 ft² house built in 1939 on a 0.123 acre lot with 13 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2020 for $2,100,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,004,250.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 956 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,004,250
$811/ft²
-$96K below Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$2,100,000
$850/ft²
3 years ago
956 Spruce St is valued at $2,004,250 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
956 Spruce St was last sold in 2020 for $2,100,000.
Permits
956 Spruce St has 13 permit records of total value of $893,000.
Permit History
13
Permits
$893,000
Total Permit Value
March 14, 2012
Description: Kitchen and bathroom. Remodel at the main level. Bathroom. And laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. Of extension. Stairs. Fire zone 2 prop, refer to bmc 19.28.160Job Value: $120,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building; Building permitSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wkBusiness Name: BLACK CREEK BUILDERS; BLACK CREEK BUILDERS INC0Effective Date: 2012-03-14Permit Number: 1200000133
February 22, 2012
Description: Re-roofJob Value: $12,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building; Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: NICHOLAS ROOFING0Effective Date: 2012-02-22Permit Number: 1200000684
February 22, 2012
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Re-roofJob Value: $12,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: JIM BULLOCKCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESNICHOLAS ROOFINGApplicant: Jim Bullock; 0Effective Date: 2012-02-22Permit Number: B2012-00684
January 11, 2012
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Permit value$140k kitchen and bathroom. Remodel at the main level. Bathroom. And laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. Of extension. Stairs. Fire zone 2 prop, refer to bmc 19.28.160Kitchen and bath. remodel at the main level. Bath. and laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. of ext. stairs. FIRE ZONE 2 PROP,REFER TO BMC 19.28.160Job Value: $140,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 2012-01-11Permit Number: B2012-00133-M
January 11, 2012
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Permit value$140k kitchen and bathroom. Remodel at the main level. Bathroom. And laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. Of extension. Stairs. Fire zone 2 prop, refer to bmc 19.28.160Kitchen and bath. remodel at the main level. Bath. and laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. of ext. stairs. FIRE ZONE 2 PROP,REFER TO BMC 19.28.160Job Value: $140,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 2012-01-11Permit Number: B2012-00133-E
January 11, 2012
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Permit value$140k kitchen and bathroom. Remodel at the main level. Bathroom. And laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. Of extension. Stairs. Fire zone 2 prop, refer to bmc 19.28.160Kitchen and bath. remodel at the main level. Bath. and laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. of ext. stairs. FIRE ZONE 2 PROP,REFER TO BMC 19.28.160Job Value: $140,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: Building; PermitSub Type: Alteration0Effective Date: 2012-01-11Permit Number: B2012-00133-P
January 11, 2012
Project Name: Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing PermitDescription: Kitchen and bath. remodel at the main level. Bath. and laundry remodel at the lower level. Replacem. of ext. stairs. FIRE ZONE 2 PROP,REFER TO BMC 19.28.160Job Value: $140,000Status: Closed CompleteType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; Business Name: Black Creek BuildersApplicant: Jim Bullock0Effective Date: 2012-01-11Permit Number: B2012-00133
January 5, 2012
Description: Window replacements fire zone 2 prop refer to bmc 19.28.160Job Value: $12,000Status: ISSUEDType: Building; Building permitSub Type: Bp-0 expressBusiness Name: BLACK CREEK BUILDERS0Effective Date: 2012-01-05Permit Number: 1200000047
January 5, 2012
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Window Replacements FIRE ZONE 2 PROP, REFER TO BMC 19.28.160Job Value: $12,000Status: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: Black Creek Construction; JIM BULLOCKCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESBLACK CREEK CONSTRUCTIONApplicant: Jim Bullock; 0Effective Date: 2012-01-05Permit Number: B2012-00047
November 9, 2011
Description: Foundation repair and underpinningJob Value: $25,000Status: ISSUEDType: BuildingSub Type: Bp-3 (3 wk; Business Name: BLACK CREEK BUILDERS0Effective Date: 2011-11-09Permit Number: 1100004139
October 12, 2011
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Foundation Repair and UnderpinningJob Value: $25,000Status: CLOSED COMPLETEType: PermitSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: SIMMONS ROSCOE C ETALCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESTRAVIS WIRTApplicant: Simmons Roscoe C Etal; 0Effective Date: 2011-10-12Permit Number: B2011-04139
January 5, 2004
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Replace foundation prepare storage for future bathroom (bathroom to be done under a separate permit) and grading at rear of house in preparation for future deck. Time limit expired permit closed 3/24/08 mlwJob Value: $115,000Status: Closed ExpiredType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Addition/alteration; ; Business Name: ROSCOE SIMMONS; SIMMONS ROSCOE C & GREENSIMMONCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESROSCOE SIMMONSApplicant: Simmons Roscoe C& Greensimmon; 0Effective Date: 2004-01-05Permit Number: B2004-00011
July 17, 2000
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: 100amp electrical service upgradeStatus: Closed CompleteType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: EARLE'S LO COST ELECTRIC; SIMMONS, BEVERLYCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESEARLE'S LO COST ELECTRICApplicant: Simmons, Beverly; 0Effective Date: 2000-07-17Permit Number: B2000-02966
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$30,815.66From latest Total Assessed Value1.41%Total Assessed Value$2,184,840=Land+
Assessed Value$655,452Additions
Assessed Value$1,529,388
In 2023, taxes billed for 956 Spruce St were $30,815.66, which is 1.41% from latest Total Assessed Value of $2,184,840.
Property History
956 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 956 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 956 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
956 Spruce St has a walkability score of 15 out of 20, which means that it is in a very 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 956 Spruce St is around 39dBs, 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 956 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 956 Spruce St
Public Schools
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.04 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.62 mi
B+
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Grades: 6-8
0.87 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.36 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.72 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.92 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.75 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.82 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 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
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- 1111 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 1,491 square foot, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 0.16 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $1,368,037 with a price per ft² of $918.
- 1085 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 2,749 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 0.17 acre property. It was built in 1986 and has an estimate of $2,087,289 with a price per ft² of $759.
- 1055 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 1,729 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.09 acre property. It was built in 1910 and has an estimate of $1,827,476 with a price per ft² of $1,057.
- 1035 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 1,729 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1918 and has an estimate of $1,785,545 with a price per ft² of $1,033.
- 1116 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Grand View Terrace) is a 1,820 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1920 and has an estimate of $1,730,706 with a price per ft² of $951.
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- 1128 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Grand View Terrace) is a 4,088 square foot, 9 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1909 and has an estimate of $2,669,509 with a price per ft² of $653.
- 1132 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 668 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.05 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $936,613 with a price per ft² of $1,402.
- 1136 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 3,135 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.13 acre property. It was built in 1918 and has an estimate of $2,707,590 with a price per ft² of $864.
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- 1154 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,659 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.14 acre property. It was built in 1926 and has an estimate of $1,504,329 with a price per ft² of $907.
- 1160 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,717 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.17 acre property. It was built in 1926 and has an estimate of $1,531,849 with a price per ft² of $892.
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- 1176 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,664 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1910 and has an estimate of $1,380,545 with a price per ft² of $830.
- 1184 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Hills) is a 2,663 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 0.16 acre property. It was built in 1922 and has an estimate of $1,970,983 with a price per ft² of $834.
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- 1627 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 3,062 square foot, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1927 and has an estimate of $2,909,250 with a price per ft² of $950.
- 1611 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 2,357 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 0.16 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $2,925,759 with a price per ft² of $1,241.
- 1609 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 2,163 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.15 acre property. It was built in 1925 and has an estimate of $2,196,630 with a price per ft² of $1,016.
- 1605 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 (Berkeley Hills) is a 1,425 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.05 acre property. It was built in 1936 and has an estimate of $1,364,616 with a price per ft² of $958.
- 925 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 1,804 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.1 acre property. It was built in 1956 and has an estimate of $1,612,193 with a price per ft² of $906.
- 909 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (North Cragmont) is a 1,110 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 0.12 acre property. It was built in 1928 and has an estimate of $1,356,960 with a price per ft² of $1,222.
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