1739 Spruce St

Berkeley, CA 94709

$6,500,000
Price
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Beds
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Baths
9,194 Sq. Ft.
$707 / Sq. Ft.
9,194
Sq. Ft.
$707
per Sq. Ft.
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Interior shots from 1739 when it was vacant and partially staged.
Virtually staged bedroom in 1739.
For exclusive use of unit 1743.
Of larger unit in past years.

Description

Incomparable complex, now at a substantially reduced price! Less than a block to the Northside of the prestigious UC campus! Built in the late 1930s by Irwin M. Johnson, elegant stucco buildings smartly sited around a garden lot of just under 1/2 acre, offering unique views of the Bay or campus. Each unit lives like a SFR with hardwood floors, gracious living rms with fireplaces, own laundry; 4 units are 2-story; 3 units currently vacant, 1 per building. ALL units VACANT as of 6/1! Electrical service...Incomparable complex, now at a substantially reduced price! Less than a block to the Northside of the prestigious UC campus! Built in the late 1930s by Irwin M. Johnson, elegant stucco buildings smartly sited around a garden lot of just under 1/2 acre, offering unique views of the Bay or campus. Each unit lives like a SFR with hardwood floors, gracious living rms with fireplaces, own laundry; 4 units are 2-story; 3 units currently vacant, 1 per building. ALL units VACANT as of 6/1! Electrical service has been upgraded; each unit has separately metered utilities. Sewer lateral compliant. All spacious units, occupying between approx.1450-1600 sq. ft., and most are being used as 3 bedrooms. One even-larger unit, occupying over 1650 sq. ft., is being used as a 4-bedroom, and 4 units have add'l half-bath. Variety of updates to kitchen & bath counters/floors & appliances. Long history of low vacancy and high rental rates. With a WalkScore of 90, this location is considered a "Walker’s Paradise," 1/2 mile south to downtown & BART/Arts district, or north to Shattuck/Gourmet district. Exceptionally beautiful, and soon with option to occupy the entire complex! Home Energy Scores=1,3&4.
  1. Listed by Arlene Baxter • DRE #01209552 • The Agency

Property Details for 1739 Spruce Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
NORTHSIDE
Building Type
5 or More Units
Property Sub Type
5 or More Units
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage
View
Bay, Mt Diablo, Other
Total # Parking Spaces
7
LISTING UPDATED: 05/23/2026 10:41 AM

Property Details for 1739 Spruce Street

StatusPrice Change
MLS #41127431
Days on Compass72
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,750 SF
CountyAlameda County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Arlene Baxter, DRE #01209552
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Building Information for 1739 Spruce Street

Stories-Residences6Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,750 SF

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Property Information for 1739 Spruce Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Garage, Laundry Room, Laundry Equip - Owned, Washer, Space For Frzr/Refr
Room Details
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Storage Area, Basement - Partial, Basement - Unfinished
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
  • Water/Sewer: PublicSewer, Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: None
Lot / Property Details
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector(s), All Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco
  • Lot Description: Premium Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Street Light(s)
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 18750
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18750.0
  • Roof: Shake
  • Sq Ft Apx: 9194
  • Year Built: 1938
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: above Shattuck, near Virginia
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Census Tract: 4225
  • Parcel Number: 58-2182-33-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Multi Family Information
General Details
  • All Units Have: Oven Range Free Standing, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Some Units Have: Deck, Microwave, Patio, Updated Kitchen
  • Units Total: 6
  • Basement: Partial, Separate Entry, Storage Area, Unfinished
  • Separate Meters: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Tenant Pays: Electric, Gas, Water
  • Financial Data Source: Owner, Property Manager
Income / Expense Details
  • Operating Expenses: Insurance, Maintenance/Repair, Management, Miscellaneous/Other, Property Tax/Assessments
Multi Family 5+ Information
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 # Units This Type?: 2
  • Unit # 1 Fireplace: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 1 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 1 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 1 # of Bathrooms: 1
  • Unit # 1 Approx SqFt: 1450
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 # Units This Type?: 3
  • Unit # 2 Fireplace: Yes
  • Unit # 2 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 2 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 2 # of Bedrooms: 3
  • Unit # 2 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Unit # 2 Approx SqFt: 1500-1600
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 # Units This Type?: 1
  • Unit # 3 Occupied By: Tenant
  • Unit # 3 Fireplace: Yes
  • Unit # 3 Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit # 3 Range Oven: Yes
  • Unit # 3 # of Bedrooms: 4
  • Unit # 3 # of Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Unit # 3 Approx SqFt: 1650
Building Details
  • Additional Features-Misc: Balcony/Patio, Extra Storage, Garden, Wired For Cable TV
  • Apx Lot Acres: 0
  • Inspection Reports Available: Building Plans, Expenses Available, Preliminary Title Report, Survey
  • On Site Parking Description: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Garage Parking
Other Financial Information
  • Existing Loan: Assumable Qualify
  • Ocpnt Req 24 Hr: Yes
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: No

Property History for 1739 Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2026

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41127431

$6,500,000—
May 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41127431

$6,500,000—
Mar 18, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41127431

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2026

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41127431

$6,500,000
05/23/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41127431

$6,500,000
03/18/2026

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41127431

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Public Records for 1739 Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand$595,695Additions$1,167,876Total$1,763,571
Tax Record2025$45,972 ($3,831 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt9,194 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt9,194 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,750 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1938CountyALAMEDAAPN58-2182-33-1

Schools near 1739 Spruce Street

This home is within Berkeley Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cragmont Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Oxford Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Malcolm X Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Malcolm X Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1739 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

1739 Spruce Street is a multi-family home for sale in Berkeley, CA 94709. This property was listed for sale on March 16, 2026 by The Agency, it's currently listed at $6,500,000. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Cragmont Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. 1739 Spruce Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 9,194 sqft multi-family home built in 1938.

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Listing Courtesy of The Agency, Arlene Baxter, DRE #01209552

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