995 Spruce St

$1,600,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,378 Sq. Ft.
$1,161 / Sq. Ft.
1,378
Sq. Ft.
$1,161
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The Foley House circa 1963! Remarkable Mid-Century Modern Berkeley Hills view home designed by John Hans Ostwald. Stunning hexagonal design with exposed redwood rafters that radiate out from the center, redwood walls, refinished oak floors, a copper fireplace at the heart of the home and captivating San Francisco Bay and City Lights views. Enjoy sunsets from the open living and dining rooms, wrap around balcony, and terraced backyard. Two spacious bedrooms that open onto the rear patio and lead to...The Foley House circa 1963! Remarkable Mid-Century Modern Berkeley Hills view home designed by John Hans Ostwald. Stunning hexagonal design with exposed redwood rafters that radiate out from the center, redwood walls, refinished oak floors, a copper fireplace at the heart of the home and captivating San Francisco Bay and City Lights views. Enjoy sunsets from the open living and dining rooms, wrap around balcony, and terraced backyard. Two spacious bedrooms that open onto the rear patio and lead to the garden. Grass cloth wallpaper, original bubble lampshades, pass through from the kitchen to dining room, copper door knobs and light plates, and so many more well preserved period details to integrate into your next vision for this amazing home. The entry level features flexible living space which could be a primary bedroom suite, guest quarters, and/or fantastic work from home office with ample storage and potential for a second kitchen. A rare offering!
  1. Listed by Jodi Nishimura • DRE #01762935 • Kai Real Estate

Property Details for 995 Spruce Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mid Century Modern
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Garage Parking
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
LISTING UPDATED: 03/15/2025 03:00 AM

Property Details for 995 Spruce Street

StatusSold
MLS #41084842
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1963
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,072 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Kai Real Estate, Jodi Nishimura, DRE #01762935

Sold By Winkler Real Estate Group, Corinne Petit, DRE #02057127

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Building Information for 995 Spruce Street

Stories2Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,072 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,378 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,906

Property Taxes

$472

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 995 Spruce Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Living Room
  • Flooring: Concrete Slab, Hardwood Floors, Vinyl
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Hookups Only, In Closet
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room
  • Kitchen Features: Electric Range/Cooktop
  • Bedrooms Count: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Utility Room, Guest Quarters
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public
  • Solar: None
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Carbon Mon Detector
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Lot Description: Up Slope, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6072
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6072.0
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 1378
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard, Terraced Up
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Acres: 0.14
Location Details
  • Directions to Property: Between San Benito Rd and Keith Ave
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 63-2974-53-1
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: Yes
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes

Property History for 995 Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 14, 2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41084842

$1,600,000
Mar 14, 2025

Sold

EBRD #41084842

$1,600,000
Mar 7, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554335347

$1,600,000
Feb 19, 2025

Pending

EBRD #41084842

Feb 19, 2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41084842

Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41084842

$795,000
Feb 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41084842

$795,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/14/2025

Sold

MLSListings #MR41084842

$1,600,000
03/14/2025

Sold

EBRD #41084842

$1,600,000
03/07/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554335347

$1,600,000
02/19/2025

Pending

EBRD #41084842

02/19/2025

Pending

MLSListings #MR41084842

02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41084842

$795,000
02/05/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #MR41084842

$795,000

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

Public Records for 995 Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand$39,228Additions$74,044Total$113,272
Tax Record2025$5,658 ($472 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt830 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt830 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,072 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1964CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2974-53-1

Schools near 995 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
Oxford Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Cragmont Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Kai Real Estate, Jodi Nishimura, DRE #01762935

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