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Property Description
Incomparable complex, less than a block to the Northside of the prestigious UC campus! Built in the late 1930s by Irwin M. Johnson, elegant stucco buildings smartly sited around a garden lot of just under 1/2 acre, offering unique views of the Bay or campus. Each unit lives like a SFR with hardwood floors, gracious living rms with fireplaces, own laundry; 4 units are 2-story; 3 units currently vacant, 1 per building. ALL units vacant as of 6/1! Electrical service has been upgraded; each unit has separately metered utilities. Sewer lateral compliant. All spacious units, occupying between approx.1450-1600 sq. ft., and most are being used as 3 bedrooms. One even-larger unit, occupying over 1650 sq. ft., is being used as a 4-bedroom, and 4 units have add'l half-bath. Variety of updates to kitchen & bath counters/floors & appliances. Long history of low vacancy and high rental rates. With a WalkScore of 90, this location is considered a "Walker's Paradise," 1/2 mile south to downtown & BART/Arts district, or north to Shattuck/Gourmet district. Exceptionally beautiful, and soon with option to occupy the entire complex! Home Energy Scores=1,3&4.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1739 Spruce St
General
- Price: $6,800,000
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Residential Facility
- Source: MAX
- MLS ID: 41127431
- Updated: 3/28/2026
- Added to Site: 18 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Updated Kitchen, Storage
- Appliances: Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Rooms
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry Closet, In Garage, Laundry Room, Laundry Equip - Owned, Washer, Space For Frzr/Refr
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Garden
Parking
- Attached garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Listing
- County: Alameda
- Subdivision: Northside
- Driving Directions: above Shattuck, near Virginia
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utility Description: Wired For Cable TV, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter
Structural Information
- Exterior Const.: Siding - Stucco
- Roof: Shake
- Year Built: 1938
Lot Features
- Property View: Bay, Mount Diablo, Other
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
- Lot Dimensions: 18750
- Lot Features: Premium Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Street Light(s)
Financial Considerations
- For Sale: Yes
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $740
- Terms: Assumable
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 582182331
Listed by The Agency, Arlene Baxter
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Schools
Schools serving 1739 Spruce St
School District:Berkeley Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Willard Middle School 2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Sylvia Mendez Elementary 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702 | K-5 | 1.4 mi |
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703 | K-5 | 1.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1739 Spruce St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/18/2026
Listed
$6,800,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1739 Spruce St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$45,972
16%
$1,763,571
2%
2024
$39,610
2%
$1,729,001
2%
2023
$38,649
3%
$1,695,104
2%
2022
$37,638
—
$1,661,871
2%
2021
$37,528
8%
$1,629,291
1%
2020
$34,665
7%
$1,612,585
2%
2019
$32,396
2%
$1,580,972
2%
2018
$31,664
5%
$1,549,979
2%
2017
$30,299
5%
$1,519,593
2%
2016
$28,768
2%
$1,489,803
2%
2015
$28,297
1%
$1,467,427
2%
2014
$28,001
—
$1,438,683
—
2013
$28,057
—
$1,432,191
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1739 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709 (MLS# 41127431) is a Commercial Residential Facility property. 1739 Spruce Street is currently listed for $6,800,000 and was received on March 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 1739 Spruce Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Residential Facility real estate for sale in Berkeley? You can browse all Berkeley real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

