NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1505 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,746,000 - $2,107,898

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,502 Sq Ft
$769/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2021

Last sale price $1,675,000 $669 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,377/month

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Family Room
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Cooling Available
  • Rectangular Lot

About This Home

As of April 2021

A beautifully maintained, brown-shingle, turn-of-the-20th-century Craftsman-style home, located in the heart of North Berkeley’s thriving dining and shopping district, 1505 Spruce Street, Berkeley is ideally situated near the UC Berkeley campus, Tilden Park, terrific schools, and access to numerous transportation modalities. Built in 1908, if you love this classic Bay Area architectural style, 1505 Spruce Street, is worth a look! Sunny and cheerful, this spacious, 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home* features well-mainted hardwood floors, large period-perfect windows, and ample living quarters. Two downstairs bedrooms provide options for a home office or au pair quarters. The home’s recently updated kitchen (with convenient laundry area), ample counter space, a butler’s pantry, and a cozy breakfast nook, is adjacent to a formal dining room for special affairs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 03/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Victor Reyes

Keller Williams Realty License #02025571

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,779

Year Built

  • Built in 1908

Lot Details

  • 4,800 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 59225524

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,779

Year Built

Built in 1908

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1908
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY
  • Directions: Vine to Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Brown Shingle
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Other Equipment: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Family Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Other

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Shingles
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Heating: Other
  • Cooling: Other, None
  • Laundry Features: Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4800
  • Parcel Number: 59225524
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2021
Closed on
Apr 29, 2021
Sold by
Borrowman Ellen Louise
Bought by
Ellen Borrowman Living Trust and Borrowman
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Victor Reyes
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
1.58%
Current Estimated Value
$1,924,725

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$249,725
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,340,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,212,476
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$712,249

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2021
Closed on
Apr 26, 2021
Sold by
Borrowman Erik and Borrowman Phyllis A
Bought by
Jelvis Tikhon
Seller's Agent
Andrea Gordon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Victor Reyes
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,649,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
1.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,340,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,212,476
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$712,249

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2018
Sold by
Borrowman Ellen
Bought by
Borrowman Ellen and Ellen Borrowman Living Trust
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
Ellen Borrowman Living Trust -- --
Jelvis Tikhon $1,675,000 Chicago Title Company
Borrowman Ellen -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jelvis Tikhon $1,340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,675,000 -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 Sold $1,675,000 +1.6% $669 / Sq Ft
04/03/2021 04/03/21 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2021 03/23/21 For Sale $1,649,000 -- $659 / 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 $26,779 $1,813,053 $543,916 $1,269,137
2024 $26,779 $1,777,510 $533,253 $1,244,257
2023 $26,188 $1,742,670 $522,801 $1,219,869
2022 $25,699 $1,708,500 $512,550 $1,195,950
2021 $7,860 $233,647 $204,446 $36,201
2020 $7,127 $238,180 $202,350 $35,830
2019 $6,601 $233,510 $198,382 $35,128
2018 $6,422 $228,932 $194,493 $34,439
2017 $6,175 $224,444 $190,680 $33,764
2016 $5,799 $220,044 $186,942 $33,102
2015 $5,687 $216,739 $184,134 $32,605
2014 $5,569 $212,494 $180,528 $31,966
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrea Gordon

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Andrea Gordon

    Compass

    (510) 421-6818

    10 in this area

    258 Total Sales

    Andrea Gordon
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Victor Reyes

    Keller Williams Realty

    (510) 260-4384

    1 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Victor Reyes
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40941734

bridgeMLS

APN: 059-2255-024-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1505 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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