NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1839 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94709

North Berkeley Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $754,000 - $934,311

1 Bed
1.5 Baths
909 Sq Ft
$742/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold June 20, 2019

Last sale price $875,000 $963 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,565/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Normandy Architecture
  • End Unit
  • Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tile Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2019

Romantic Normandy Village condo steps from UCB! Own a bit of Berkeley history with this unique home designed in the Storybook style by beloved Berkeley architect William R. Yelland. One bedroom with attached plus space, one-and-a half baths. Large living room, dining room, handcrafted details throughout including two whimsical brick fireplaces, dowelled wood floors and Tudoresque touches. Excellent location just a few blocks to Gourmet Ghetto, downtown, BART and Ohlone Park. Perfect location if you prefer not to drive!

Last Listed By

Holly Bradford

Red Oak Realty License #01930850 Listed on: 05/17/2019

Red Oak Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $742 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Normandy Architecture
  • Shake Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 58218261

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, common heating, common hot water, electricity, exterior maintenance, gas, hazard insurance, reserves, trash, water/sewer
  • 8 Units
  • Not Listed Association, Phone Number (510) 359-0840
  • Built by W. R. Yelland
  • North Campus Subdivision, Normandy Village Stunner Floorplan

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,474

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$742 per month

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: NORTH CAMPUS
  • Directions: Cedar or Hearst to Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Normandy
  • Building Name: Not Listed
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Entry Level: 2
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Wood
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Tile Counters
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Tile, Electric Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shake
  • Lot Features: Other
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Builder Name: W. R. Yelland
  • Common Walls: Corner Unit, End Unit
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Unit Faces Street, Other
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Other
  • Association Fee: 742
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Name: NOT LISTED
  • Phone: 510-359-0840
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes, Number Limit
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maint, Common Heating, Common Hot Water, Electricity, Exterior Maintenance, Gas, Hazard Insurance, Reserves, Trash, Water/Sewer

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 58218261
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 2024
Sold by
Cote Lauren Fraser and Cote Matthew
Bought by
Cote Family Living Trust and Cote
Total Days on Market
12
Current Estimated Value
$843,828

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2023
Sold by
Fraser Lauren and Cote Matthew
Bought by
Cote Lauren Fraser and Cote Matthew

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2019
Closed on
Jun 13, 2019
Sold by
Roberts Judith M and Roberts William
Bought by
Fraser Lauren and Cote Matthew
Seller's Agent
Holly Bradford
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leigh Schneider
Red Oak Realty
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$875,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
29.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.03%
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2013
Sold by
Roberts William M
Bought by
Roberts William M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2013
Sold by
Roberts William M
Bought by
Roberts William M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,000
Interest Rate
4.27%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 23, 2013
Sold by
Roberts William M
Bought by
Roberts William M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2006
Sold by
Roberts William M and Roberts Judith M
Bought by
Roberts William M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1994
Sold by
Roberts William M
Bought by
Roberts William M and Roberts Judith M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 1993
Sold by
Parish Helen Rand and Kremen Thomas
Bought by
Roberts William M

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
Cote Family Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Cote Lauren Fraser -- None Listed On Document
Fraser Lauren $875,000 Chicago Title Company
Roberts William M -- Accommodation
Roberts William M -- Placer Title Company
Roberts William M -- North American Title Company
Roberts William M -- None Available
Roberts William M -- None Available
Roberts William M -- Placer Title Company
Roberts William M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Fraser Lauren $686,349
Previous Owner Fraser Lauren $700,000
Previous Owner Judith M Roberts Revocable Living Trust $865,000
Previous Owner Roberts William M $40,000
Previous Owner Roberts William M $117,000
Previous Owner Roberts William M $131,000
Previous Owner Roberts William M $153,800
Previous Owner Roberts William M $153,000
Previous Owner Roberts William M $135,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $875,000 -- --
06/20/2019 06/20/19 Sold $875,000 +29.6% $963 / Sq Ft
05/29/2019 05/29/19 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2019 05/17/19 For Sale $675,000 -- $743 / 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
2024 $13,474 $949,925 $246,066 $710,859
2023 $13,208 $931,165 $241,242 $696,923
2022 $13,005 $912,773 $236,513 $683,260
2021 $13,057 $894,740 $231,876 $669,864
2020 $12,533 $892,500 $229,500 $663,000
2019 $5,088 $303,045 $101,015 $202,030
2018 $4,990 $297,103 $99,034 $198,069
2017 $4,798 $291,280 $97,093 $194,187
2016 $4,608 $285,570 $95,190 $190,380
2015 $4,541 $281,281 $93,760 $187,521
2014 $4,497 $275,772 $91,924 $183,848
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Holly Bradford

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Holly Bradford

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 359-0840

    36 Total Sales

    Holly Bradford
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  • Leigh Schneider

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Leigh Schneider

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 292-2000

    30 Total Sales

    Leigh Schneider
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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40866242

bridgeMLS

APN: 058-2182-061-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94709 North Berkeley

1839 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

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This home is located at 1839 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709 since 17 May 2019 and is currently estimated at $843,828, approximately $928 per square foot. This property was built in 1928. 1839 Spruce St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, Washington Elementary School, and Cragmont Elementary School.

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