Active
1739 Spruce Street
Berkeley CA, 94709
$8,380,000
$911.46 per sqft
Active
9,194 sqft
Multi-family
Built in 1938
An incomparable complex, less than a block to the Northside of the prestigious UC campus! Built in the late 1930's by Irwin M. Johnson, these elegant stucco buildings are 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 rooms with fireplaces, own laundry; 4 units occupy 2 stories, with gracious stairs. All buildings have cedar shake roofs. Electrical service has been upgraded, and each unit has separately metered utilities. Each unit is spacious, occupying between approximately 1300 and 1500 square feet, and most are being used as 3 bedrooms. There is one even-larger unit, occupying over 1600 sq. ft., being used as a 4-bedroom. Four units have add'l half-bath. 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 and BART/Arts district, or north to Shattuck/Gourmet district. In 24 years since I sold it to the seller, nothing has compared to this complex. So beautiful and so close to campus, with wonderfully high rents!
41045284
MLSⓇ ID
December 1, 2023
Listed
February 20, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Interior Features
Updated Kitchen, Storage
Appliances
Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Description
Laundry Closet, In Garage, Laundry Room, Laundry Equip - Owned, Washer, Space For Frzr/Refr
Floor Description
Hardwood, Tile
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
No
Cooling Description
None
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.43 Acres
Exterior Features
Garden
Lot Features
Premium Lot, Garden, Landscape Front, Street Light(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
Security
Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
Other Property Details
Area Name
Berkeley
Garage
Yes
Parking
Attached, Detached, Garage
View
Yes
View Description
Bay, Mt Diablo, Other
County
Alameda
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Utilities
Wired For Cable TV, All Public Utilities, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter

Listed by Arlene Baxter with Red Oak Realty
Listing Contact: 510-717-1799
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