A quintessential Berkeley house with magnificent S.F. Bay views, gardener's paradise, Craftsman charm, well maintained, updated & upgraded. Set back from the street with a picturesque front yard, the entry is framed by a stately Oak. Walk through the wide Craftsman door and you are treated to a handsome clinker brick fireplace, box beam ceilings, leaded-glass cabinet doors and magnificent Bay views. The dining room & thoughtfully updated kitchen look out to the picturesque front yard, accessed through a side door near the kitchen. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The expansive primary bedroom has an office/library with dramatic views. Below the main floor is an in-law with separate entrance or family room, bedroom, kitchenette, laundry and storage. In addition, it has solar panels with battery back-up and upgraded systems. How many vintage homes have you come across with a BESO rating of 10? Minutes from Chez Panisse and amenities, UC Berkeley, Monterey Market, downtown North Berkeley BART and Tilden Park with its numerous hiking trails.
Sold for $2,200,000 on 06/23/23
$2,200,000
818 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
3beds
2,684sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$2,431,200 Zestimate®
$820/sqft
$7,973 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,431,200
$2.19M - $2.70M
$7,973/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2023 at 03:08am
Listed by:
Norah Brower DRE #01197240 510-703-6934,
Compass,
Daniella Brower DRE #02086148,
Compass
Bought with:
Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR,MLS#: 41028693
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Dryer, Washer
Features
- Updated Kitchen
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,684
- Total interior livable area: 2,684 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Three or More Stories
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 61258231
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Shingles
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Existing
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Insulation, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Thermostat
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Double Strapped Water Heater
Location
- Region: Berkeley
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2023 | Sold | $2,200,000+22.2%$820/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41028693 | ||
| 6/14/2023 | Pending sale | $1,800,000$671/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41028693 | ||
| 5/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000$671/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41028693 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,288,880 +2% |
| 2024 | $31,635 +385.3% | $2,244,000 +1201.9% |
| 2023 | $6,518 +6.4% | $172,370 +2% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 94707
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Cragmont Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Martin Luther King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 9/10Berkeley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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Estimated market value
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