NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1500 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,824,000 - $1,949,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,886 Sq Ft
$1,006/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 23, 2020

Last sale price $1,660,000 $880 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,200/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Partial Gulf or Ocean Views
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Tile Countertops
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of July 2020

Culinary delights abound in the charming neighborhood of this this classic vintage 1909 North Berkeley Craftsman! Sited on a corner lot the inviting porch entryway leads to beautiful living room, family room & dining room. Coved ceilings & large picture windows create sun-filled spaces with an abundance of charm and light for great flow & entertaining. Gleaming hardwood floors, original built-ins & a fireplace create warmth & echoes of an era gone by. Eat-in kitchen w. loads of storage, charming tilework - opens to a back deck. Dramatic wood-paneled central staircase to 3 spacious bedrooms & a hall BR. Addl. “plus” sunroom spans entire length of the house could be used as a family room, office or split into two living spaces. Opportunity galore! Car-port and ample off-street parking. Large unfinished basement for storage & workshop. Set in midst of a wrap-around garden in desirable North Berkeley neighborhood close to shops, restaurants, the Berkeley pathways and the great outdoors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Colette Ford

The Grubb Co. Inc. License #01158883 Listed on: 06/23/2020

Co-Listed By

Anja Plowright

License #01351797

Last Buyer's Agent

Sasha Lunginovic

Montalvo Realty License #01136628

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • 4,728 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Carport

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Den with Fireplace
  • Linoleum Flooring
  • Partial Bay or Harbor Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5922564

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,462

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBGRUCO
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley
  • Directions: Corner Spruce & Vine
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Den, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Electric Range/Cooktop, Oven Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Partial
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Carport - 2 Or More

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Senior High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4728
  • Parcel Number: 5922564

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 23, 2020
Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Baker David R and Raymond N Baker Trust
Bought by
Ballai Adam Matthew and Ballai Ladan Mahini
Seller's Agent
Colette Ford
The Grubb Co. Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Sasha Lunginovic
Montalvo Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,660,000
Premium/Discount to List
$165,000
11.04%
Current Estimated Value
$1,896,376

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$236,376
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.53%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ballai Adam Matthew $1,660,000 Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,660,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,660,000 -- --
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Sold $1,660,000 +11.0% $880 / Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $793 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $26,462 $1,796,817 $539,045 $1,257,772
2024 $26,462 $1,761,591 $528,477 $1,233,114
2023 $25,878 $1,727,063 $518,119 $1,208,944
2022 $25,396 $1,693,200 $507,960 $1,185,240
2021 $25,496 $1,660,000 $498,000 $1,162,000
2020 $5,456 $109,176 $32,753 $76,423
2019 $4,974 $107,035 $32,110 $74,925
2018 $4,817 $104,937 $31,481 $73,456
2017 $4,620 $102,879 $30,864 $72,015
2016 $4,278 $100,863 $30,259 $70,604
2015 $4,183 $99,347 $29,804 $69,543
2014 $4,070 $97,401 $29,220 $68,181
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Colette Ford

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Colette Ford

    The Grubb Co. Inc.

    (510) 823-5735

    3 in this area

    117 Total Sales

    Colette Ford
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  • Anja Plowright

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    6 in this area

    195 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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  • Sasha Lunginovic

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Sasha Lunginovic

    Montalvo Realty

    (408) 690-3883

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Sasha Lunginovic
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40909624

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2256-004-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1500 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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