NOT LISTED FOR SALE

779 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,407,000 - $1,676,277

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,464 Sq Ft
$1,035/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 22, 2020

Last sale price $1,175,000 $803 Per Sq Ft

Est. 29% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,540/month

43 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 5-minute walk to Grotto Rock Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

Mid-century modern home situated on an enormous lot with beautiful San Francisco and Golden Gate views. There is a driveway easement that brings you up to the home for convenient access, a one-car garage, and space for guests to park. Inviting living room and dining area with natural beam ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen has Bay views plus a breakfast room and a peaceful deck off the kitchen for relaxing and watching the sunset. Extra plus room makes a great storage and laundry room. Enormous front yard with space for potential ADU expansion* or garden. Perfectly set between hiking and biking with Tilden Park above and the convenience of Solano Avenue restaurants and shopping below. Virtual tour and video walk-through available at 779Spruce.com

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Devin Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #01820096 Listed on: 04/15/2020

Red Oak Realty

Co-Listed By

David A. Ratoosh

Red Oak Realty License #00901536

Last Buyer's Agent

Ernie Sexton

SEXTON GROUP, R.E. License #01315959

SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,497

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 10,608 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Up

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Lot

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Bridge

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Multi-Level Property
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Tile Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 632959423

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,497

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBMAR 03
  • Subdivision Name: Berkeley Hills
  • Directions: Marin to Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi/Split
  • New Construction: No
  • remarks11: Do not block shared driveway. Be careful on stairs if entering property from Spruce St. Disclosures available at: https://app.disclosures.io/link/779-Spruce-Street-cag3u75x BR Count does not match tax record. Email David at david@ratoosh.com with questions. Due to COVID-19 virus there will be no showings unless all parties entering the home, sign the C.A.R. PEAD before entering the property. Please have buyers view video and pictures first. There can only be 3 people (2 members of the same household, 1 agent/third party) at the property at any given time, practicing social distancing. Individuals cannot use the facilities in the home. Individuals that are infected with COVID-19, or have been exposed to individuals infected, cannot enter the property. Seller is not willing nor able to clean and disinfect the property between showings. Buyer to take their own health and safety precautions, as recommended in the PEAD.
  • remarks22: DEVIN RATOOSH - Agt: 510-919-5499 - Mid-century modern home situated on an enormous lot with beautiful San Francisco and Golden Gate views. There is a driveway easement that brings you up to the home for convenient access, a one-car garage, and space for guests to park. Inviting living room and dining area with natural beam ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Kitchen has Bay views plus a breakfast room and a peaceful deck off the kitchen for relaxing and watching the sunset. Extra plus room makes a great storage and laundry room. Enormous front yard with space for potential ADU expansion* or garden. Perfectly set between hiking and biking with Tilden Park above and the convenience of Solano Avenue restaurants and shopping below. Virtual tour and video walk-through available at 779Spruce.com
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Nook, Counter - Tile

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10608
  • Parcel Number: 632959423

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2024
Sold by
Kazmi Asma
Bought by
Ahmed Asad
Current Estimated Value
$1,514,819

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2020
Closed on
Jun 16, 2020
Sold by
Brunetto Jerry Anthony and Brunetto Ariane Krabbe
Bought by
Ahmed Asad and Kazmi Asma
Seller's Agent
Devin Ratoosh
Red Oak Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ernie Sexton
SEXTON GROUP, R.E.
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.78%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2015
Sold by
Brunetto Ariane Krabbe
Bought by
2015 Brunetto Family Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2008
Sold by
Brunetto Ariane Krabbe
Bought by
Brunetto Ariane Krabbe

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1996
Sold by
Krabbe Francoise
Bought by
Krabbe Krabbe Francoise Francoise and Krabbe Brunetto Ariane
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
Ahmed Asad -- None Listed On Document
Ahmed Asad -- None Listed On Document
Ahmed Asad $1,175,000 Chicago Title Company
2015 Brunetto Family Trust -- None Available
Brunetto Ariane Krabbe -- None Available
Krabbe Krabbe Francoise Francoise -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ahmed Asad $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Sold $1,175,000 -4.1% $803 / Sq Ft
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2020 04/15/20 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $837 / 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 $18,497 $1,285,014 $385,504 $899,510
2024 $18,497 $1,259,822 $377,946 $881,876
2023 $18,112 $1,235,124 $370,537 $864,587
2022 $17,810 $1,210,907 $363,272 $847,635
2021 $17,866 $1,187,172 $356,151 $831,021
2020 $14,039 $930,767 $279,230 $651,537
2019 $14,084 $912,523 $273,757 $638,766
2018 $13,835 $894,636 $268,391 $626,245
2017 $13,349 $877,097 $263,129 $613,968
2016 $12,951 $859,900 $257,970 $601,930
2015 $12,771 $846,988 $254,096 $592,892
2014 $12,241 $813,000 $243,900 $569,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Devin Ratoosh

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Devin Ratoosh

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 919-5499

    7 in this area

    169 Total Sales

    Devin Ratoosh
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  • David A. Ratoosh

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    David A. Ratoosh

    Red Oak Realty

    (510) 527-5500

    6 in this area

    99 Total Sales

    David A. Ratoosh
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  • Ernie Sexton

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Ernie Sexton

    SEXTON GROUP, R.E.

    (510) 368-2890

    3 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Ernie Sexton
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40901698

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2959-042-03

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

779 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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