701 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 Property Records

Alameda County property record for 701 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms3.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Square Footage3,012 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,564 sqft (0.174 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$2,600,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$37,019.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN63-2959-1
Alternative APN
  • 063-2959-001-00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area3,012 sqft Living Area
Gross Area190 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area190 sqft Basement
Stories2 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1933
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeWood Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,564 sqft (0.174 acres)
ViewBay View

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Street Address701 SPRUCE ST
CityBERKELEY
StateCA
Zip94707-2040
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT: 00001 BLK: AR: 0063 PAGE: 2959
Legal SubdivisionNORTH CRAGMONT
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Minor Civil DivisionBERKELEY
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2014
Census Tract421100

Owner

Source: Alameda County records · APN 63-2959-1

Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 18, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CHEVRON FCU
Jan 16, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
MUFG UNION BANK NA
Oct 22, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
PLACER TITLE COMPANY
Jan 09, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BLUSTREAM LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 18, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202211782
Prior Transfer DateJan 14, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000007505
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

January 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 18, 2022
Property Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040
Document Number0000011782
Map ReferenceMB 23 PG 84
Instrument DateJan 10, 2022
Instrument2022011782
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 04, 2022
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$67,860.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants In Common
Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040

Mortgage

Document Number0000011783
DateJan 18, 2022
Instrument2022011783
Lender
NameCHEVRON FCU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2052

January 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateJan 16, 2019
Property Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040
Document Number0000007505
Map ReferenceMB 23 PG 84
Instrument DateJan 14, 2019
Instrument2019007505
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2021
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040

Mortgage

Document Number0000007506
DateJan 16, 2019
Instrument2019007506
Lender
NameMUFG UNION BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeAdjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 01, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%
Type Change DateFeb 01, 2026
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change5.5%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9.5%

October 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Recording DateOct 22, 2018
Property Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040
Document Number0000203865
Instrument DateOct 19, 2018
Instrument203865
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 07, 2018
Title CompanyPLACER TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,529.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
AddressPO BOX 10580 MARINA DEL REY CA 902956580, MARINA DEL REY, CA 90295-6580

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALAMEDA CA
Property Address701 SPRUCE ST, BERKELEY, CA 94707-2040
Document Number0000011832
Instrument DateJan 09, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2017
Title CompanyNEXTITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property
Address2053 FENMORE WAY SACRAMENTO CA 958351268, SACRAMENTO, CA 95835-1268

Mortgage

Document Number0000011832
DateJan 17, 2017
Instrument11832
Lender
NameBLUSTREAM LNDG
AddressEMERYVILLE, CA 94608
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 16, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Alameda County records · Assessment roll updated June 20, 2025 · Last verified April 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 and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$41,817.00 (+12.96%) Homeowner's exemption$2,752,120 (+15.06%) Land $827,736 Building $1,931,384
2024$37,019.00 (+6.68%)
2023$34,701.00 Homeowner's exemption$2,392,000 Land $717,600 Building $1,674,400$2,532,150

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