Alameda County property record for 1199 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,563 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,742 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $870,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $18,179 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 61-2556-23 |
| Primary APN | 61-2556-23 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,563 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 4,742 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Street Address | 1199 SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94707-2629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00023 BLK: AR: 0061 PAGE: 2556 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOUTHYS |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 421500 |
Source: Alameda County records, as of August 5, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1199 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013379616 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000186454 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 1199 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000164602 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020164602 |
| Name | JWH FINANCIAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COSTA MESA, CA 92626 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
Source: Alameda County assessment roll, as of August 5, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,080,777 (+1.34%) Land $326,333 Building $761,444 | ||
| 2025 | $18,179.00 (+12.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,066,454 (+4.04%) Land $319,936 Building $746,518 | |
| 2023 | $16,149.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,025,050 Land $307,515 Building $717,535 | $1,368,630 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | EAST BAY MUD serves 1,468,000 people · EPA ID CA0110005 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 806 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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