NOT LISTED FOR SALE

737 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,589,000 - $2,023,022

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,919 Sq Ft
$904/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 14, 2020

Last sale price $1,405,000 $732 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,189 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Stone Countertops
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2020

Light-filled, spacious, and elegant describe this North Berkeley home on an oversized beautifully landscaped lot. On gentle Spruce Street, a favorite for bicyclists and neighborhood walks, the home is set back from the street w/garden paths, Maple trees & Mediterranean plantings. An arched entry invites you to the grand living room: filtered Bay + GG views, windows on 3 sides, fireplace, garden views. West facing dining room connects to tastefully designed kitchen, lots of counters, 2nd prep sink. Breakfast nook leads to the backyard patio via French doors. Private backyard for picnics bordered by greenery + rock walls. Main level has guest bath. Second level: primary bedroom with en suite,SF+Bay views, 2 closets; other front bedroom has panoramic views; 3rd bedroom and 2nd bath. Arch. features: hardwood floors, reading nook, multi-pane windows, sconce lighting. Extra storage in the basement. Steps to AC transit, charming Berkeley hills pathways to Solano Ave or Tilden.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy McBride

Compass License #01863856 Listed on: 09/02/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Marissa Smith

Enkasa Homes License #01331092

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Berkeley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63295955

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

6,500 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Berkeley
  • Directions: Marin North on Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition Shingles
  • Lot Features: Premium Lot, Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, City
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6500
  • Parcel Number: 63295955

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,735,506

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2020
Closed on
Sep 16, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Tracy McBride
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marissa Smith
Enkasa Homes
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,405,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
8.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.79%
Original Mortgage
$1,124,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 22, 2014
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$682,500
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$548,000
Interest Rate
6.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1996
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$294,500
Interest Rate
8.25%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,405,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$910,000 Placer Title Company
$685,000 Old Republic Title Company
$310,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,124,000
Previous Owner $682,500
Previous Owner $548,000
Previous Owner $294,500
Closed $68,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,405,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,405,000 -- --
10/14/2020 10/14/20 Sold $1,405,000 +8.5% $732 / Sq Ft
09/16/2020 09/16/20 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2020 09/02/20 For Sale $1,295,000 -- $675 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History

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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 $21,774 $1,520,800 $456,240 $1,064,560
2024 $21,774 $1,490,985 $447,295 $1,043,690
2023 $21,338 $1,461,761 $438,528 $1,023,233
2022 $20,993 $1,433,100 $429,930 $1,003,170
2021 $21,070 $1,405,000 $421,500 $983,500
2020 $15,510 $1,019,991 $305,997 $713,994
2019 $14,906 $999,998 $299,999 $699,999
2018 $14,659 $980,397 $294,119 $686,278
2017 $14,158 $961,177 $288,353 $672,824
2016 $13,712 $942,331 $282,699 $659,632
2015 $13,531 $928,181 $278,454 $649,727
2014 $12,250 $825,478 $247,643 $577,835
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Tracy McBride

    Compass

    (510) 517-6202

    1 in this area

    21 Total Sales

    Tracy McBride
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  • Marissa Smith

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Marissa Smith

    Enkasa Homes

    (925) 286-7226

    42 Total Sales

    Marissa Smith
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40919133

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2959-055-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

737 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

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