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1544 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 1544 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Bedrooms1 Beds
Bathrooms4 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Square Footage2,201 sqft Living Area
Lot Size4,232 sqft (0.097 acres)
Last Sale$1,500,000 (2025)
Tax Bill$12,466.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN59-2256-14
Alternative APN
  • 059-2256-014-00

Interior

Bedrooms1 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Units4 Units
Building Area2,201 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area4,232 sqft (0.097 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1544 SPRUCE ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94709-1552
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00014 BLK: AR: 0059 PAGE: 2256
Legal SubdivisionTM ANTISELLS MAP/VILLA LOTS/B
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number37&38
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3000
Census Tract421700

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 59-2256-14

Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address22412 MCCLELLAN RD, CUPERTINO, CA 95014-2753
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Apr 10, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
Oct 12, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 12, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 08, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MECHANICS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 01, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 01, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 14, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202597204
Prior Transfer DateApr 03, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000046926
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

April 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateApr 10, 2024
Property Address1544 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1552
Document Number0000046926
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 93
Instrument DateApr 03, 2024
Instrument2024046926
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address1914 NAPA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2608

April 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateApr 10, 2024
Property Address1544 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1552
Document Number0000046925
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 93
Instrument DateApr 03, 2024
Instrument2024046925
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1914 NAPA AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2608

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 12, 2020
Property Address1544 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1552
Document Number0000269595
Instrument DateSep 02, 2020
Instrument269595
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 05, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1914 NAPA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072608, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2608

October 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 12, 2020
Property Address1544 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1552
Document Number0000269596
Instrument DateSep 02, 2020
Instrument269596
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 05, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1914 NAPA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072608, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2608

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address1544 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94709-1552
Document Number0000040560
Instrument DateFeb 08, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 02, 2017
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY, PLACER TITLE CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1914 NAPA AVE BERKELEY CA 947072608, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2608

Mortgage

Document Number0000040560
DateFeb 14, 2017
Instrument40560
Lender
NameMECHANICS BK
TypeBank
AddressHERCULES, CA 94547
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountyAlameda County
MunicipalityBerkeley City
Unified School DistrictBerkeley Unified School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$590,343 (+2%) Land $163,094 Building $427,249
2025$12,466.00 (+16.06%)$578,769 (+4.04%) Land $159,897 Building $418,872
2023$10,741.00$556,299 Land $153,689 Building $402,610

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