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440 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 440 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified October 2025

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1959
Square Footage1,484 sqft Living Area
Lot Size6,360 sqft (0.146 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,450,000 (2018)
Tax Bill$26,682.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN62-2946-2-1
Alternative APN
  • 062-2946-002-01

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,484 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1959
Architectural StyleOther Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Lot Area6,360 sqft (0.146 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address440 SPRUCE ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94708-1223
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK:8 SUBD:THOUSAND OAKS
Legal SubdivisionTHOUSAND OAKS
Legal Block8
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1000
Census Tract421200

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2946-2-1

Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CITY NATIONAL BANK
Jul 11, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
CITY NATIONAL BANK
Aug 06, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 21, 2018Affidavit of Death, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Feb 23, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Feb 23, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 21, 2018
Deed Doc Number0000037586
Last Transfer DateAug 06, 2018
Transfer Doc0000153792
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 10, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223

Mortgage

Document Number0000150484
DateApr 16, 2021
Instrument2021150484
Lender
NameCITY NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90071
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.95%
Type Change DateMay 01, 2031
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.97%
Max Rate At Change7.95%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate7.95%

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000132109
DateJul 11, 2019
Instrument2019132109
Lender
NameCITY NATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90071
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.78%
Type Change DateAug 01, 2029
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change3.37%
Max Rate At Change8.78%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate8.78%

August 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateAug 06, 2018
Property Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
Document Number0000153792
Instrument DateJun 20, 2018
Instrument153792
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 22, 2018
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
Address440 SPRUCE ST BERKELEY CA 947081223, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223

June 2018: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJun 21, 2018
Property Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
Document Number0000122418
Instrument DateJun 20, 2018
Instrument122418
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 09, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address2259 SNOWMASS CREEK RD SNOWMASS CO 816549118, SNOWMASS, CO 81654-9118

February 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateFeb 23, 2018
Property Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
Document Number0000037586
Map ReferenceMB 26 PG 88
Instrument DateFeb 09, 2018
Instrument2018037586
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address630 9TH AVE STE 910, 910, NEW YORK, NY 10036-3745

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateFeb 23, 2018
Property Address440 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223
Document Number0000037587
Instrument DateFeb 05, 2018
Instrument37587
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 12, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address440 SPRUCE ST BERKELEY CA 947081223, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1223

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified October 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$26,682.00 (+10.9%)$1,649,824 (+4.04%) Land $625,795 Building $1,024,029
2023$24,059.00$1,585,763 Land $601,496 Building $984,267

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