898 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Photo 1

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$3,000,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Spectacular 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!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 898 Spruce St

General

Sold For: $3,000,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MAX
MLS ID: 41097051
Added to Site: 250 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Au Pair, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, In-Law Floorplan, Office, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace(s): Stone, Wood Burning, Other
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Tile, Tub, Window
Primary Bathroom: Stall Shower, Double Vanity, Window

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5

Other Rooms

Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Eat-in Kitchen, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Kitchen Island, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Laundry: Dryer, In Basement, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Terraced Down, Entry Gate

Parking

Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener

Location

Area: Listing
County: Alameda
Subdivision: Berkeley Heights
Driving Directions: Marin & Spruce

School Information

School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Elem School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150
High School District: Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Forced Air, Central

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Model: Traditional
Exterior Const.: Stucco, Wood
Roof: Composition Shingles, Bitumen
Stories/Levels: Three or More Stories
Living Area: 3,354 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1928

Lot Features

Property View: Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Bridge(s)
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Dimensions: 5265
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Sloped Down, Premium Lot, Front Yard

Financial Considerations

For Sale: Yes
Price Per Sq. Ft.: $595

Disclosures and Reports

Property ID: 61258241

Listed by Golden Gate Sothebys Intl Rlty, M. Reza Aghababa
Sold by Compass, Ellen Diamond

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Schools

Schools serving 898 Spruce St

School District:Berkeley Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Cragmont Elementary School 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708	K-5	0.1 mi
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School 1645 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709	K-5	1.1 mi
Washington Elementary School, Berkeley, CA 2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	K-5	1.8 mi
Martin Luther King Middle School 1781 Rose Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	6-8	1 mi
Berkeley High School 1980 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704	9-12	1.7 mi
Oxford Elementary School 1222 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702	K-5	2 mi
Malcolm X Elementary School 1731 Prince Street, Berkeley, CA 94703	K-5	2.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 898 Spruce St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/24/2025

Sold

$3,000,000

50.38%

MLS

5/14/2025

Listed

$1,995,000

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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.

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Beds
2
Total Baths

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Just Listed

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Updated 3 days ago

4
Beds
3
Total Baths

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Updated 2 hours ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath

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Just Listed

$349,000

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Condo
Active
Updated 3 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath

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Price Reduced

-$49,000 (-6.13%)

$749,999

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Condo
Active
Updated 2 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath
768
Sq. Ft.

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Price Reduced

-$5,050 (-1.31%)

$379,950

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Condo
Active
Updated 3 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath

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Price Reduced

-$5,000 (-0.94%)

$529,000

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Condo
Active
Updated 6 days ago

1
Bed
1
Total Bath

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Price Reduced

-$131,111 (-15.99%)

$688,888

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Single Family
Active
Updated 5 days ago

5
Beds
3
Total Baths
3,000
Sq. Ft.

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Sold

$2,750,000

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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
4
Total Baths

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Sold by Red Oak Realty, Rudolph Gonzales

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Sold

$3,160,000

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Single Family
Closed

3
Beds
2
Total Baths

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Sold by The Agency, Arlene Baxter

1075 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 - Photo 1

Sold

$2,700,000

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Single Family
Closed

4
Beds
3
Total Baths

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Sold by The Grubb Co. Inc., Laura Arechiga

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Sold

$3,000,000

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Residential Lots
Closed

1.26
Acres

Listed by Norheim & Yost, Steven Smith
Sold by No Office Specified, NONE SPECIFIED

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898 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94707