$1,600,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

995 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707

Berkeley Hills Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,378 Sq Ft
6,072 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,161 Per Sq Ft

101% Above List Price

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Golden Gate Bridge
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Cragmont Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Grotto Rock Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

The Foley House circa 1963! Remarkable Mid-Century Modern Berkeley Hills view home designed by John Hans Ostwald. Stunning hexagonal design with exposed redwood rafters that radiate out from the center, redwood walls, refinished oak floors, a copper fireplace at the heart of the home and captivating San Francisco Bay and City Lights views. Enjoy sunsets from the open living and dining rooms, wrap around balcony, and terraced backyard. Two spacious bedrooms that open onto the rear patio and lead to the garden. Grass cloth wallpaper, original bubble lampshades, pass through from the kitchen to dining room, copper door knobs and light plates, and so many more well preserved period details to integrate into your next vision for this amazing home. The entry level features flexible living space which could be a primary bedroom suite, guest quarters, and/or fantastic work from home office with ample storage and potential for a second kitchen. A rare offering!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Nishimura

Kai Real Estate License #01762935 Listed on: 02/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Corinne Petit

The Agency License #02057127

The Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,846

Year Built

  • Built in 1963

Lot Details

  • 6,072 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Terraced Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Golden Gate Bridge
  • San Francisco
  • Panoramic
  • Bridge
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Utility Room
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Electric Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Berkeley Hills Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 632974531

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,846

Year Built

Built in 1963

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Subdivision Name: BERKELEY HILLS
  • Directions: Between San Benito Rd and Keith Ave
  • Architectural Style: Mid Century Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Utility Room
  • Room Kitchen Features: Electric Range/Cooktop

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sloped Up, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco
  • View: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Up
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: None
  • Laundry Features: Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Sewer: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6072
  • Parcel Number: 632974531
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Foley Anne P and Foley William N
Bought by
995 Spruce Street Llc
Seller's Agent
Jodi Nishimura
Kai Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Corinne Petit
The Agency
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$1,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
$805,000
101.26%
Views
330
Current Estimated Value
$1,373,031

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$226,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.96%
Original Mortgage
$1,499,337
Outstanding Balance
$1,494,329
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
-$99,075

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2012
Sold by
Foley Anne P
Bought by
Foley Anne P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lawyers Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,499,337 New Conventional
Previous Owner $70,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $1,600,000 +101.3% $1,161 / Sq Ft
02/19/2025 02/19/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $795,000 -- $577 / 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 $4,846 $106,272 $39,228 $74,044
2024 $4,846 $104,051 $38,459 $72,592
2023 $4,656 $108,874 $37,705 $71,169
2022 $4,448 $99,739 $36,966 $69,773
2021 $4,414 $97,646 $36,241 $68,405
2020 $4,074 $103,573 $35,869 $67,704
2019 $3,786 $101,543 $35,166 $66,377
2018 $3,672 $99,552 $34,477 $65,075
2017 $3,511 $97,600 $33,801 $63,799
2016 $3,291 $95,687 $33,138 $62,549
2015 $3,222 $94,249 $32,640 $61,609
2014 $3,101 $92,403 $32,001 $60,402
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jodi Nishimura

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jodi Nishimura

    Kai Real Estate

    (510) 459-0471

    12 in this area

    212 Total Sales

    Jodi Nishimura
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  • Corinne Petit

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Corinne Petit

    The Agency

    (510) 778-3568

    2 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Corinne Petit
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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41084842

bridgeMLS

APN: 063-2974-053-01

California Alameda County Berkeley 94707 Berkeley Hills

995 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA

This home is located at 995 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 and is currently priced at $1,600,000, approximately $1,161 per square foot. This property was built in 1963. 995 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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