Alameda County property record for 488 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94708 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
| Square Footage | 3,172 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,194 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $1,605,000 (2020) |
| Tax Bill | $29,785.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 62-2945-18 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,172 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Construction Type | Wood Construction |
| Roof Material | Tile Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,194 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Street Address | 488 SPRUCE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BERKELEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94708-1248 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 00001 BLK: 0017 AR: 0062 PAGE: 2945 ;LOT: 00018 BLK: AR: 0062 PAGE: 2945 |
| Legal Subdivision | THOUSAND OAKS HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Minor Civil Division | BERKELEY |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 421200 |
Source: Alameda County records · APN 62-2945-18
Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 01, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLY BANK |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202065232 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000020790 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000020790 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022020790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Property Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000234279 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021234279 |
| Name | ALLY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ALAMEDA CA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000065232 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 88 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020065232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded Values by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property (Marital Community) with Rights of Survivorship |
| Address | 488 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94708-1248 |
| Document Number | 0000065233 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020065233 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2050 |
Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated August 5, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Alameda County |
| Municipality | Berkeley City |
| Unified School District | Berkeley Unified School District (KG - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,827,516 (+2.06%) Land $537,113 Building $1,297,403 | ||
| 2025 | $29,785.00 (+11.67%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,790,648 (+4.04%) Land $526,582 Building $1,264,066 | |
| 2023 | $26,673.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,721,127 Land $506,138 Building $1,214,989 | $1,863,990 |
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