625 Spruce St

2,468 Sq. Ft.
$693 / Sq. Ft.
2,468
Sq. Ft.
$693
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lovingly maintained since 1936, this gracious Mediterranean villa is set around a peaceful garden courtyard with a trickling fountain. Both levels of the home boast expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. An over sized living room offers 2 sets of French doors leading to the courtyard to the east, Bay views to the west, a vintage fireplace, and an exquisite wood-clad, coffered ceiling. The formal dining room opens to a sun-drenched, west-facing balcony. The eat-in kitchen is graced by...Lovingly maintained since 1936, this gracious Mediterranean villa is set around a peaceful garden courtyard with a trickling fountain. Both levels of the home boast expansive views of San Francisco and the Bay Bridge. An over sized living room offers 2 sets of French doors leading to the courtyard to the east, Bay views to the west, a vintage fireplace, and an exquisite wood-clad, coffered ceiling. The formal dining room opens to a sun-drenched, west-facing balcony. The eat-in kitchen is graced by custom, handmade tile on countertops and backsplashes, as is the hall bathroom with its hand-plastered walls. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 of which have French doors leading to individual patios, and 3 full baths. The grandeur of Tilden Park is just blocks away, while Solano Avenue’s convenient shopping and dining district, the Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley BART, and the UC Berkeley campus are just minutes away!

Property Details for 625 Spruce Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist/Neighborhood/Subdiv
NORTH CRAGMONT
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Mediterranean, Spanish
Garage Spaces
2
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Space Per Unit - 2
View
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water
LISTING UPDATED: 02/23/2018 03:33 PM

Property Details for 625 Spruce Street

StatusSold
MLS #40807324
Days on Compass13
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1936
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,500 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL, LORRI ARAZI, DRE #01164771

Sold By Pacific Union International Inc., Joan Maze Miles, DRE #00917581

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Building Information for 625 Spruce Street

Stories2Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,824 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,334

Property Taxes

$2,490

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 625 Spruce Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Living Room, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Garage: Yes
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
  • Disability Features: None
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Primary Bath Features: Stall Shower, Tile
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Ice Maker Hookup, Pantry, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 3.0
  • Room Additional: Formal Dining Room, Storage, Utility Room
  • Bath Non Primary Include: Stall Shower, Tile, Tub, Updated Baths
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Gas, Radiant
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Public
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, DSL/Modem Line, Garage Door Opener, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Siding - Stucco
  • Level - Lower: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility
  • Lot Description: Up Slope
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6500
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6500.0
  • Model: Mediterranean Villa
  • Roof: Tile
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2468
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Street Level: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Master Bedrm Suite - 1, Master Bedrm Retreat, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Sprinklers Automatic, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front, Sprinklers Side, Terraced Up, Tool Shed
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Acres: 0.15
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504
  • Directions to Property: Cedar or Marin to Spruce
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • New Subdivision: No
  • Parcel Number: 063 -2952-054
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: OAKLAND
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6504

Property History for 625 Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 23, 2018

Sold

EBRD #40807324

$1,710,000
Feb 6, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617269232

$1,710,000
Jan 25, 2018

Pending

EBRD #40807324

Jan 12, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40807324

$1,550,000
Dec 12, 1998

Expired

RESFAR #28117344

Oct 13, 1998

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #28117344

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/23/2018

Sold

EBRD #40807324

$1,710,000
02/06/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #617269232

$1,710,000
01/25/2018

Pending

EBRD #40807324

01/12/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #40807324

$1,550,000
12/12/1998

Expired

RESFAR #28117344

10/13/1998

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #28117344

$699,000

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

Public Records for 625 Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand$583,696Additions$1,361,958Total$1,945,654
Tax Record2025$29,877 ($2,490 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,468 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936Year Renovated1948CountyALAMEDAAPN63-2952-54

Schools near 625 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
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School
PublicK to 5

Ruth Acty Elementary
PublicK to 5

Thousand Oaks Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of PACIFIC UNION INTERNATIONAL, LORRI ARAZI, DRE #01164771

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