Residential > House
Sold
09/29/2015
Sold Price
$1,050,000$428/ft²
959 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707
- 4Beds
- 5Baths
- 2,455ft²Living Area
- 5,400ft²Lot Size
- -Pool
- 2Car
- 1926Year Built
- -DOM
- 8Permits
959 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 4 bed, 5 bath, 2,455 ft² house built in 1926 on a 0.124 acre lot with 8 construction permits. This house is currently off market, and it was last sold in 2015 for $1,050,000. The latest TopHap estimate of the house's value is $2,761,500.
Property Valuations
Latest estimates for 959 Spruce St based on TopHap automated valuation model (AVM).
TopHap Estimate
$2,761,500
$1,124/ft²
+$2M above Sold Price
Updated 3 months ago
Last Sold Price
$1,050,000
$428/ft²
8 years ago
959 Spruce St is valued at $2,761,500 by TopHap AVM 3 months ago.
959 Spruce St was last sold in 2015 for $1,050,000.
Permits
959 Spruce St has 8 permit records of total value of $65,700.
Permit History
8
Permits
$65,700
Total Permit Value
February 3, 2022
Project Name: PermitDescription: Install 5.600 kw photovoltaic solar panels (14 modules) on the roof. Fire zone 2 propertyStatus: issuedType: Minor permit for reroof HVAC water heater seismic gas shut-off valve. (r-3 occupancies only)Business Name: Your Energy SolutionsFees: $127Effective Date: 2022-02-03Permit Number: B2022-00490
November 25, 2019
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Reroute housline to new pg&e meter location for safety reasonsStatus: finalType: PermitBusiness Name: American AIR Conditioning COFees: $127Effective Date: 2019-11-25Permit Number: B2019-05127
February 15, 2019
Project Name: plumbing PermitDescription: Replace (e) 380 water heater. Ef 59 rheem prog 38 gas r-12Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Strang Eric R& Sperry JennifeFees: $10,449Effective Date: 2019-02-15Permit Number: B2014-03729
February 15, 2017
Project Name: Building Revision for B2016-05689Description: New location of panel upgradeStatus: expiredType: Plan checkSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Verengo SolarEffective Date: 2017-02-15Permit Number: B2016-05689-REV01
December 14, 2016
Project Name: Electrical PermitDescription: Install 2.4kw photovoltaic solar panels on roof (8 modules) and 200amp main panel upgrade. Fire zone 2 propertyStatus: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationBusiness Name: Verengo INCApplicant: Anthenien Anton TrFees: $127Effective Date: 2016-12-14Permit Number: B2016-05689
October 31, 2016
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: *new blown insulation r-30 in atticJob Value: $1,200Status: expiredType: PermitSub Type: AlterationApplicant: Strang Eric R& Sperry JennifeFees: $670Effective Date: 2016-10-31Permit Number: B2015-04607
October 30, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Repairs to foundation and new retaining walls for transfer tax rebateJob Value: $50,000Status: CorrectionsType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: ERIC STRANG; STRANG ERIC R & SPERRY JENNIFECONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESERIC STRANGApplicant: Strang Eric R& Sperry Jennife; 0Effective Date: 2014-10-30Permit Number: B2014-05016
May 27, 2014
Project Name: Building PermitDescription: Remodel (e) bathroom & kitshen in 2nd unit (guest house) wall heater. Must comply w/fire zone 2 requirementsJob Value: $14,500Status: Closed ExpiredType: Permit; BuildingSub Type: Alteration; ; Business Name: ERIC STRANG; STRANG ERICCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEESERIC STRANGApplicant: Strang Eric; 0Effective Date: 2014-05-27Permit Number: B2014-02283
Current Ownership
Information about the current owner(s).
Taxes Billed
Taxes billed in 2023$18,405.50From latest Total Assessed Value1.54%Total Assessed Value$1,194,700=Land+
Assessed Value$398,233Additions
Assessed Value$796,467
In 2023, taxes billed for 959 Spruce St were $18,405.5, which is 1.54% from latest Total Assessed Value of $1,194,700.
Property History
959 Spruce St has undefined property events records (listings, deeds, permits, tax, foreclosure, loan).
Property Events
Environment
Environmental factors around 959 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 959 Spruce St.
Walkability Index
15 /20
Most Walkable
20-18
Very Walkable
17-15
Somewhat Walkable
14-10
Car Dependent
9-0
959 Spruce St has a walkability score of 15 out of 20, which means that it is in a very walkable area.
Noise Level
52 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 959 Spruce St is around 52dBs, which is comparable to a 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 959 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 959 Spruce St
Public Schools
Willard Middle School
Grades: 6-8
2.24 mi
A
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier (BAM)
Grades: KG-5
1.04 mi
A-
Berkeley High School
Grades: 9-12
1.62 mi
B+
Sylvia Mendez Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.35 mi
B+
Malcom X Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
2.72 mi
B
Oxford Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.93 mi
B
Washington Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.75 mi
B-
Cragmont Elementary School
Grades: KG-5
1.84 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 959 Spruce St over selected time period.
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- 912 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 (Berkeley Heights) is a 1,588 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.25 bathroom, 0.1 acre property. It was built in 1924 and has an estimate of $1,529,381 with a price per ft² of $963.
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