NOT LISTED FOR SALE

964 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,652,000 - $2,723,000

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,901 Sq Ft
$589/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 25, 2023

Last sale price $2,050,000 $526 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,428/month

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Recreation Room
  • Spanish Architecture
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Grotto Rock Park

About This Home

As of July 2023

Step into a world of elegance and tranquility with this exceptional Spanish Mediterranean nestled in the heart of the Berkeley Hills. With 3 bedrooms plus a guest suite (4th bedroom+living room+bath+kitchenette), this remarkable property offers a fusion of timeless architecture, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking views, with ample space and generous-sized rooms. The main living level has high-ceilings, a formal dining room, study/library, half bath, and an updated eat-in kitchen with views. The top floor has three bedrooms and two full baths, unobstructed city and Mt. Tam views, plus a "Juliet" balcony overlooking the exposed-beam ceilings in the living room. The lower level has an en-suite guest space and a kitchenette, great for guest or au-pair. This home has had extensive seismic and drainage work. Updated baths and kitchen allow for today's modern dweller to move in and relax. A must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gretchen Roethle

Salt & Pine Real Estate License #01945375 Listed on: 05/31/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Elefant

Bhhs Drysdale Properties License #02044873

Bhhs Drysdale Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,244

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 4,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Rectangular Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Home Design

  • Spanish Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Library
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Updated Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Security System Owned
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 61258922

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,244

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Rose or Eunice>Spruce
  • Architectural Style: Spanish
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Insert, Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Au Pair, Library, Rec/Rumpus Room, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Dishwasher, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Microwave, Oven Built-in, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Regular
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Terraced Back, Terraced Down
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System Owned, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4150
  • Parcel Number: 61258922
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2023
Closed on
Jul 17, 2023
Sold by
Litell Revocable Trust
Bought by
Bogdanoff Scott and Rapaport Gina
Seller's Agent
Gretchen Roethle
Salt & Pine Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Elefant
Bhhs Drysdale Properties
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$445,000
-17.84%
Views
145
Current Estimated Value
$2,295,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,858
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.01%
Original Mortgage
$575,000
Outstanding Balance
$563,354
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,732,504

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2019
Sold by
Grothe Mary Anne and Litell Norman G
Bought by
Grothe Mary Anne and Litell Norman George

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 1996
Sold by
Tjian Robert T and Belcher Claudia M
Bought by
Litell Norman G and Grothe Mary Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$207,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bogdanoff Scott $2,050,000 Chicago Title
Grothe Mary Anne -- None Available
Litell Norman G $455,000 Placer Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bogdanoff Scott $575,000
Previous Owner Grothe Mary Anne $356,412
Previous Owner Litell Norman G $400,000
Previous Owner Litell Norman G $250,000
Previous Owner Litell Norman G $100,000
Previous Owner Litell Norman G $165,600
Previous Owner Littell Norman G $100,000
Previous Owner Litell Norman G $30,000
Previous Owner Litell Norman G $207,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Off Market $2,050,000 -- --
07/25/2023 07/25/23 Sold $2,050,000 +2.8% $526 / Sq Ft
07/03/2023 07/03/23 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2023 06/22/23 Price Changed $1,995,000 -20.0% $511 / Sq Ft
05/31/2023 05/31/23 For Sale $2,495,000 -- $640 / 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 $32,244 $2,043,000 $615,000 $1,435,000
2023 $16,010 $719,480 $217,944 $508,536
2022 $15,284 $705,238 $213,671 $498,567
2021 $15,260 $691,274 $209,482 $488,792
2020 $14,180 $691,117 $207,335 $483,782
2019 $13,336 $677,567 $203,270 $474,297
2018 $13,041 $664,285 $199,285 $465,000
2017 $12,589 $651,263 $195,379 $455,884
2016 $11,988 $638,496 $191,549 $446,947
2015 $11,791 $628,910 $188,673 $440,237
2014 $11,621 $616,592 $184,977 $431,615
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • G

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Gretchen Roethle

    Salt & Pine Real Estate

    7 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Gretchen Roethle
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  • Debbie Elefant

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Debbie Elefant

    BHHS Drysdale

    (925) 352-3669

    1 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Debbie Elefant
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41028785

bridgeMLS

APN: 061-2589-022-00

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

964 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 964 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 since 31 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,295,858, approximately $588 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 964 Spruce St is a home located in Alameda County with nearby schools including Cragmont Elementary School, Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School, and Washington Elementary School.

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