1739 Spruce St

Beds
Baths
9,194 Sq. Ft.
$740 / Sq. Ft.
9,194
Sq. Ft.
$740
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Incomparable complex, 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...Incomparable complex, 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. 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. Majority of units have updated kitchens. 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! Awaiting BESO scores...
  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: 03/18/2026 04:05 PM

Property Details for 1739 Spruce Street

StatusNew
MLS #41127431
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS Type5+ Units / Five or More Units
Year Built1938
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,750 SF
CountyAlameda County

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
Mar 18, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41127431

Mar 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41127431

$6,800,000
Mar 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41127431

$6,800,000
Mar 16, 2026

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41127431

Mar 16, 2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41127431

$6,800,000
May 8, 2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41045284

$8,380,000
May 8, 2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41045284

Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41045284

$8,380,000
Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41045284

$8,380,000
Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41045284

$83,800,000
Dec 1, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41045284

$83,800,000
Dec 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41045284

$8,380,000
Dec 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41045284

$8,380,000
Sep 16, 2023

Expired

MLSListings #EB41019335

Sep 15, 2023

Expired

EBRD #41019335

Sep 15, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41019335

Sep 1, 2023

Expired

EBRD #41019335

Jun 1, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41019335

$8,380,000
May 31, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41019335

$8,380,000
Apr 8, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41019335

$8,480,000
Apr 8, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41019335

$8,480,000
Feb 15, 2023

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41019335

Feb 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41019335

$8,980,000
Feb 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41019335

$8,980,000
Feb 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41019335

$8,980,000
Jan 3, 1999

Expired

CLAW #28117315BR

Sep 30, 1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #28117315BR

$1,200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2026

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41127431

03/18/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41127431

$6,800,000
03/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41127431

$6,800,000
03/16/2026

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41127431

03/16/2026

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41127431

$6,800,000
05/08/2024

Withdrawn

MLSListings #EB41045284

$8,380,000
05/08/2024

Withdrawn

EBRD #41045284

12/01/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41045284

$8,380,000
12/01/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41045284

$8,380,000
12/01/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41045284

$83,800,000
12/01/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41045284

$83,800,000
12/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41045284

$8,380,000
12/01/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41045284

$8,380,000
09/16/2023

Expired

MLSListings #EB41019335

09/15/2023

Expired

EBRD #41019335

09/15/2023

Temporarily Off Market

EBRD #41019335

09/01/2023

Expired

EBRD #41019335

06/01/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41019335

$8,380,000
05/31/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41019335

$8,380,000
04/08/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41019335

$8,480,000
04/08/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41019335

$8,480,000
02/15/2023

Temporarily Off Market

RESFAR #41019335

02/15/2023

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #41019335

$8,980,000
02/15/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41019335

$8,980,000
02/15/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41019335

$8,980,000
01/03/1999

Expired

CLAW #28117315BR

09/30/1998

Listed (Active)

CLAW #28117315BR

$1,200,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

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
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier 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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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 $6,800,000. This listing's school district is Berkeley Unified School District. Nearby schools include Washington Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School and Cragmont 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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