818 Spruce St

2,684 Sq. Ft.
$820 / Sq. Ft.
2,684
Sq. Ft.
$820
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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 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.

Property Details for 818 Spruce Street

City
BERKELEY
Dist Neighborhood Subdiv
BERKELEY HILLS
Building Type
Detached
Property Sub Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Garage/Parking
Off Street Parking
Total # Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 06/24/2023 03:00 AM

Property Details for 818 Spruce Street

StatusSold
MLS #41028693
Days on Compass1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeRESIDENTIAL / Detached
Year Built1911
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,930 SF
CountyAlameda County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Norah Brower, DRE #01197240; Compass, Daniella Brower, DRE #02086148

Sold By THE GRUBB CO. INC., Anja Plowright, DRE #01351797

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Building Information for 818 Spruce Street

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,930 SF

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Property Information for 818 Spruce Street

Features
Feature Details
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • FIREPLACES: Brick, Woodburning
  • Flooring: Hardwood Floors, Laminate, Tile
  • Garage: No
  • Laundry: Dryer, In Laundry Room, Washer
  • Pool Type: None
  • Pool: No
Room Details
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Basement - Full
  • Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
  • Bedrooms Count: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Count: 2.0
  • Room Additional: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
Utility Details
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air 1 Zone
  • Water/Sewer: Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
  • Energy Saving Feature: Ceiling Insulation, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Solar Power, Solar Power Battery Bkup, Thermostat
  • Solar: Solar Electrical Owned
Lot / Property Details
Home Owners Association
  • HOA: No
Property Details
  • Additional Equipment: Dryer, Washer, Water Heater Gas, Window Coverings, Double Strapped Water Htr, Smoke Detector, All Public Utilities, Solar
  • City Transfer Tax: Yes
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Exterior: Wood Shingles
  • Level - Lower: 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Laundry Facility, Basement, Other
  • Level - Upper: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Other
  • Lot Description: Down Slope, Regular
  • Lot Sq Ft Apx: 6930
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6930.0
  • Model: Craftsman
  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Sq Ft Apx: 2684
  • Stories: Three or More Stories
  • Street Level: 0.5 Bath, Main Entry
  • Yard Description: Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Garden
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Acres: 0.16
Location Details
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • Directions to Property: Marin,North on Spruce
  • FIPS Code: 06001
  • Parcel Number: 61-2582-31
  • Printed Neighborhood Rpt: No
  • Board ID: Bridge AOR
Additional Information
Additional Information
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elementary School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
  • High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Property History for 818 Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 23, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41028693

$2,200,000
Jun 23, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41028693

$2,200,000
Jun 20, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514323001

$2,200,000
Jun 14, 2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41028693

$1,800,000
Jun 14, 2023

Price Change

EBRD #41028693

$1,800,000
Jun 13, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41028693

Jun 13, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41028693

Jun 2, 2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41028693

$2,050,000
Jun 2, 2023

Sold

EBRD #41028693

$2,050,000
Jun 1, 2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41028693

Jun 1, 2023

Pending

EBRD #41028693

May 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41028693

$1,800,000
May 30, 2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41028693

$1,800,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/23/2023

Sold

EBRD #41028693

$2,200,000
06/23/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41028693

$2,200,000
06/20/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1514323001

$2,200,000
06/14/2023

Price Change

MLSListings #EB41028693

$1,800,000
06/14/2023

Price Change

EBRD #41028693

$1,800,000
06/13/2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41028693

06/13/2023

Pending

EBRD #41028693

06/02/2023

Sold

MLSListings #EB41028693

$2,050,000
06/02/2023

Sold

EBRD #41028693

$2,050,000
06/01/2023

Pending

MLSListings #EB41028693

06/01/2023

Pending

EBRD #41028693

05/30/2023

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #EB41028693

$1,800,000
05/30/2023

Listed (Active)

EBRD #41028693

$1,800,000

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

Public Records for 818 Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand$686,664Additions$1,602,216Total$2,288,880
Tax Record2025$34,083 ($2,840 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,855 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,855 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,930 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911Year Renovated1950CountyALAMEDAAPN61-2582-31

Schools near 818 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

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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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Norah Brower, DRE #01197240; Compass, Daniella Brower, DRE #02086148

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