NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,411,000 - $1,768,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,763 Sq Ft
$922/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 25, 2022

Last sale price $1,700,000 $964 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,100/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of San Francisco
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Grotto Rock Park

About This Home

As of May 2022

937 Spruce is a fabulously upgraded traditional home in the coveted Cragmont neighborhood in the Berkeley Hills. Featuring four lovely bedrooms, 1.5 upgraded baths, an attached garage, ample storage space, gorgeous hardwood floors, formal dining room, living room with fireplace and superbly appointed kitchen with direct outdoor access to the delightful patio, this home has it all. There is a pathway to the beautiful newly built deck that features stunning SF bay and bridge views, and peak of bay views are also available from the upstairs bedrooms. NurtureSource went through and fully reimagined this super property, and it looks amazing. Just moments from Cragmont Elementary, parks, and transit and commute options, this home is everything you want in a Berkeley Hills property and then some!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrea Gordon

Compass License #01233563 Listed on: 04/15/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Yohay

Compass License #02080767

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,975

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back Yard Fenced and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • San Francisco
  • Downtown
  • Woods
  • Trees
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision, Traditional 1920'S Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 63297344

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,975

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Marin to Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood Flrs Throughout
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: No Additional Rooms
  • Room Kitchen Features: Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced, Back Yard
  • Lot Features: Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Downtown, Hills, San Francisco, Water, Trees/Woods, City
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Up, Garden
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5850
  • Parcel Number: 63297344
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 16, 2017
Sold by
Lewis Amy D
Bought by
Mentzel Christopher D
Current Estimated Value
$1,625,094

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,447
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,246,647

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2017
Sold by
Lyman Diane Jacksen and Jacksen Family Trust
Bought by
Lyman Diane Jacksen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$445,000
Outstanding Balance
$378,447
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,246,647

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2009
Sold by
Jacksen Leni M and The Jacksen Family Trust
Bought by
Jacksen Leni M and Trust A Of The Jacksen Family

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2009
Sold by
Jacksen Leni M and The Jacksen Family Trust
Bought by
Jacksen Leni M and Trust B Of The Jacksen Family

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1999
Sold by
Jacksen Leni M
Bought by
Jacksen Leni M and The Jacksen Family Trust
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mentzel Christopher D -- None Available
Lyman Diane Jacksen -- None Available
Lyman Diane Jacksen -- None Available
Jacksen Leni M -- None Available
Jacksen Leni M -- None Available
Jacksen Leni M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lyman Diane Jacksen $194,287
Open Lyman Diane Jackson $445,000
Closed Lyman Diane Jacksen $437,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $1,700,000 -- --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Sold $1,700,000 +21.5% $964 / Sq Ft
05/05/2022 05/05/22 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2022 04/15/22 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $794 / 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 $24,975 $1,673,000 $504,000 $1,176,000
2023 $23,416 $1,564,000 $469,200 $1,094,800
2022 $6,486 $165,967 $117,141 $48,826
2021 $6,916 $162,713 $114,845 $47,868
2020 $6,392 $161,045 $113,667 $47,378
2019 $5,954 $157,888 $111,439 $46,449
2018 $5,778 $154,792 $109,254 $45,538
2017 $5,553 $151,757 $107,112 $44,645
2016 $5,215 $148,782 $105,012 $43,770
2015 $5,106 $146,547 $103,435 $43,112
2014 $4,943 $143,677 $101,409 $42,268
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 40988235

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2973-044-00