898 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707
Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,354
Sq Ft
5,265
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Views of Golden Gate Bridge
- Updated Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
- Traditional Architecture
- 1-minute walk to Grotto Rock Park
About This Home
As of June 2025Spectacular view residence in the heart of the coveted North Berkeley Hills. This stately and sophisticated home is an entertainer’s dream, offering 5BR/3.5BA across 4,000+ sqft of elegant indoor/outdoor living, including a show-stopping panoramic view deck. The Golden Gate Bridge takes center stage from the grand formal living and dining rooms, framed by wall-to-wall windows and soaring 9' ceilings. Natural light fills the home from every angle, including a chef’s kitchen, featuring large eat-in island, garden-facing bay window, abundant cabinetry, and SS appliances. A striking study with marble fireplace and lacquered built-ins offers a stylish home office or cozy den, with powder room nearby. Upstairs, 4 spacious corner bedrooms await, including a luxurious primary suite with double closets, office nook, and en-suite bath perched above the treetops. A sun-filled bonus room and globally inspired hallway bath add unique charm. The flexible lower level includes an en-suite bedroom with private entry perfect for guests, au pair, or potential ADU. Attached two-car garage, laundry room, and generous storage complete the home. Just minutes to Solano Ave, Gourmet District, UC Berkeley, Cragmont Elementary, and miles of scenic trails. The view home you’ve been waiting for has arrived!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty License #02135446 Listed on: 05/14/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Ellen Diamond
Compass License #01827789
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $30,199
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 5,265 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Lot Sloped Down
- Front Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Bay
- Golden Gate Bridge
- San Francisco
- Panoramic
- Bridge
- City Lights
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Concrete Foundation
- Combination Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Bitumen Roof
- Wood Shingle Exterior
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Stone Fireplace
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Berkeley Heights Subdivision, Traditional Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 61258241
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 14, 2025
Closed on
Jun 9, 2025
Sold by
Irrevocable Trust For Joseph J Marcheso and Marcheso Joseph J
Bought by
Homrig Jeffrey and Homrig Staci
Seller's Agent
Mohammad Aghababa
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Ellen Diamond
Compass
List Price
$1,995,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,005,000
50.38%
Views
43
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-88.96%
Original Mortgage
$2,699,700
Outstanding Balance
$2,696,745
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$444,152
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 23, 2013
Sold by
Bailey Blackie David A and Bailey Blackie Ann
Bought by
Marcheso Joseph J and Diaz Mercedes
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 23, 1998
Sold by
Hui Kenneth and Hui Rowena
Bought by
Bailey Blackie David A and Bailey Blackie Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$508,000
Interest Rate
7.06%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 1996
Sold by
Lahr Philip A
Bought by
Hui Kenneth and Hui Rowena
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,832
Interest Rate
8.1%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 17, 1994
Sold by
Lahr Philip A and Bermudez Barbara A
Bought by
Lahr Philip A and Bermudez Barbara A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $3,000,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $1,595,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $635,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | -- | American Title Ins Co | |
| Trustee Deed | $80,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,699,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $960,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $665,200 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $687,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $768,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $650,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $150,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $126,800 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $508,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $128,832 | Seller Take Back | |
| Closed | $95,250 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Sold | $3,000,000 | +50.4% | $894 / Sq Ft |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Off Market | $1,995,000 | -- | -- |
| 05/27/2025 05/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2025 05/14/25 | For Sale | $1,995,000 | -- | $595 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $30,199 | $1,955,166 | $586,550 | $1,368,616 |
| 2024 | $30,199 | $1,916,838 | $575,051 | $1,341,787 |
| 2023 | $29,476 | $1,879,260 | $563,778 | $1,315,482 |
| 2022 | $29,068 | $1,842,415 | $552,724 | $1,289,691 |
| 2021 | $29,161 | $1,806,304 | $541,891 | $1,264,413 |
| 2020 | $27,710 | $1,787,787 | $536,336 | $1,251,451 |
| 2019 | $26,727 | $1,752,744 | $525,823 | $1,226,921 |
| 2018 | $26,286 | $1,718,388 | $515,516 | $1,202,872 |
| 2017 | $25,087 | $1,684,701 | $505,410 | $1,179,291 |
| 2016 | $24,329 | $1,651,670 | $495,501 | $1,156,169 |
| 2015 | $23,998 | $1,626,867 | $488,060 | $1,138,807 |
| 2014 | $23,777 | $1,595,000 | $478,500 | $1,116,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Mohammad Aghababa
Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty
(510) 910-5138
7 in this area
42 Total Sales
-
E
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Ellen Diamond
Compass
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41097051
APN: 061-2582-041-00
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