NOT LISTED FOR SALE

818 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,673,000 - $2,337,059

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,684 Sq Ft
$789/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2023

Last sale price $2,200,000 $820 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,735/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Grotto Rock Park

About This Home

As of June 2023

A quintessential Berkeley house with magnificent S.F. Bay views, gardener's paradise, Craftsman charm, well maintained, updated & upgraded. Set back from the street with a picturesque front yard, the entry is framed by a stately Oak. Walk through the wide Craftsman door and you are treated to a handsome clinker brick fireplace, box beam ceilings, leaded-glass cabinet doors and magnificent Bay views. The dining room & thoughtfully updated kitchen look out to the picturesque front yard, accessed through a side door near the kitchen. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The expansive primary bedroom has an office/library with dramatic views. Below the main floor is an in-law with separate entrance or family room, bedroom, kitchenette, laundry and storage. In addition, it has solar panels with battery back-up and upgraded systems. How many vintage homes have you come across with a BESO rating of 10? Minutes from Chez Panisse and amenities, UC Berkeley, Monterey Market, downtown North Berkeley BART and Tilden Park with its numerous hiking trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Norah Brower

Vanguard Properties License #01197240 Listed on: 05/30/2023

Vanguard Properties

Co-Listed By

Daniella Brower

Vanguard Properties License #02086148

Last Buyer's Agent

Anja Plowright

License #01351797

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 6,930 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Ceiling Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Shingle Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power Battery
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by seller

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Thermostat
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61258231

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1911
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBBPACUN 01
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin,North on Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Three or More Stories
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Ceiling Insulation, EnergyAudit Req City-Cnty, Thermostat
  • Green Power: Solar, Solar Power Battery Bkup
  • Power Production Type: Photovoltaics
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Stone Counters, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Stone, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Utilities: All Public Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
  • Security: Double Strapped Water Heater, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6930
  • Parcel Number: 61258231
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 30, 2023
Closed on
Jun 20, 2023
Sold by
G Steven And Gail R Martin Living Trust
Bought by
Hobstetter-Deverseliving Trust and Hobstetter
Seller's Agent
Norah Brower
Vanguard Properties
Buyer's Agent
Anja Plowright
List Price
$1,800,000
Sold Price
$2,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$400,000
22.22%
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$2,118,515

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$81,485
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.49%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 1993
Sold by
Martin G Steven and Martin Gail R
Bought by
Martin G Steven and Martin Gail R
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
Hobstetter-Deverseliving Trust $2,200,000 Placer Title
Martin G Steven -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,200,000 -- --
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $2,200,000 +22.2% $820 / Sq Ft
06/14/2023 06/14/23 Price Changed $1,800,000 0.0% $671 / Sq Ft
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $1,800,000 0.0% $671 / Sq Ft
06/13/2023 06/13/23 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Sale $1,800,000 -- $671 / 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 $31,635 $2,281,880 $686,664 $1,602,216
2024 $31,635 $2,237,000 $673,200 $1,570,800
2023 $6,518 $165,370 $126,163 $46,207
2022 $6,127 $161,991 $123,690 $45,301
2021 $6,392 $158,678 $121,265 $44,413
2020 $5,862 $163,978 $120,021 $43,957
2019 $5,416 $160,763 $117,668 $43,095
2018 $5,259 $157,611 $115,361 $42,250
2017 $5,049 $154,521 $113,099 $41,422
2016 $4,725 $151,491 $110,881 $40,610
2015 $4,629 $149,216 $109,216 $40,000
2014 $4,475 $146,293 $107,077 $39,216
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Norah Brower

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Norah Brower

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 590-4290

    15 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Norah Brower
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Daniella Brower

    Vanguard Properties

    (510) 593-1031

    13 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Daniella Brower
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  • Anja Plowright

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Anja Plowright

    (510) 593-8376

    26 in this area

    196 Total Sales

    Anja Plowright
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41028693

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2582-031-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

818 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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