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956 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707

$2,635,000

Last sold 09/30/2020 for $2.1M

3
bed
2.5
bath
2,470
Sqft ($850/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 956 Spruce St

Property type House

Neighborhood

Year built 1939

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 5,350 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 2 garage spaces

Property description

Exceptional condition in North Berkeley with spectacular views of San Francisco and the Bay. Only a few steps down from the sidewalk leads you through a pleasant courtyard through the front door. The main level offers a gracefully open floor plan oriented to sparkling views. The living spaces are wonderful for entertaining with a breakfast bar overlooking a gourmet kitchen, a spacious living room with gas fireplace and a large dining area. Also on this level is the primary bedroom with a serene spa-like bath, walk- in closet and a separate powder room. The lower level offers two additional bedrooms and a large den/media room with a deck and access to yard space. Front courtyard, decks and a terraced grounds provide a lovely setting for entertaining, gardening and play.

Listed by

Listing Agent - ALEXIS THOMPSON

Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.

Source: MAXEBRDI

MLS#40919071 • last updated 6 years ago

Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 8 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Forced Air 2 Zns Or More
Levels/Style	Contemporary, Two Story
Status	Sold
SqFt	2470
Type	RESIDENTIAL
SubType	Detached
MLS #	40919071
Lot Size (Acres)	0.12
City Transfer Tax	Yes
Property Condition	Existing
Year Built	1939

Interior
Bathroom	Shower Over Tub, Tile
Total # of Bathrooms	2
# Partial Baths	1
Primary Bathroom	Other, Skylight, Stall Shower, Tub, Updated Baths
Total # of Bedrooms	3
Kitchen	Breakfast Bar, Counter - Stone, Double Oven, Eat In Kitchen, Gas Range/Cooktop, Island, Pantry, Refrigerator, Updated Kitchen
Total # of Rooms	8
Add'l Room(s)	Bonus/Plus Room, Dining Area, Family Room, Media, Rec/Rumpus Room, Storage, Study
Flooring	Hardwood Floors
Fireplaces	1, Living Room

Exterior
Foundation	Crawl Space, Partial Basement
Exterior	Stucco
Roof	Composition Shingles
# Garage Spaces	2
Parking	Attached Garage, Int Access From Garage
Exterior Features	Back Yard, Deck(s), Fenced, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Patio, Terraced Down
Lot Description	Down Slope

Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer	Sewer System - Public, Sump Pump, Water - Private
Green Features: Solar	None
Additional Equipment	Dryer, Washer
Laundry	Dryer, In Closet, Washer
Pool	None

Location
View	Bay, Bay Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge
Area	Berkeley Map Area 1
County	Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison	NORTH BERKELEY
School District	Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Elementary School District	Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions	Marin To Spruce
APN	61-2589-21

$2.63M

Range: $2.23M-$3.03M

Last 30 days

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Sep 2020
MLS # 40919071
Sep 30, 2020 Sold
$2,100,000
Sep 30, 2020 Sold
$2,100,000 (+17.0%)
Sep 17, 2020 Pending
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Sep 17, 2020 Pending
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Sep 3, 2020 Listed
$1,795,000
Sep 3, 2020 Listed
$1,795,000 (+25.5%)
Sep 2020
Public Records
Sep 30, 2020 Sold
$2,100,000
Sep 2012
MLS # 40588026
Sep 29, 2012 Sold
$1,430,000
Sep 4, 2012 Listed
$1,195,000 (+165.6%)
Sep 2012
Public Records
Sep 28, 2012 Sold
$1,430,000 (+19.7%)
Sep 2011
MLS # 40528877
Sep 22, 2011 Sold-Reo
$450,000
Jun 11, 2011 Listed
$475,000 (-20.7%)
Sep 2011
Public Records
Sep 21, 2011 Sold
$450,000 (-5.3%)
Mar 2011
MLS # 40501302
Mar 18, 2011 Cancelled
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Dec 8, 2010 Listed
$599,000 (+18.6%)
Jun 2000
MLS # 20019041
Jun 30, 2000 Sold
$505,000 (+2.0%)
May 15, 2000 Listed
$495,000

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2024
$31,492 +2.1%

$2,228,520 +2.0%
2023
$30,833 +1.5%

$2,184,840 +2.0%
2022
$30,377 +0.7%

$2,142,000 +2.0%
2021
$30,166 +30.9%

$2,100,000 +30.42%
2020
$23,045 +3.6%

$1,610,121
2019
$22,253 +1.6%

$1,610,121 +2.0%
2018
$21,909 +6.4%

$1,578,561 +4.04%
2016
$20,591 +1.3%

$1,517,272
2015
$20,329

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956 Spruce St
$2.1M
North Berkeley
$1.79M
94707
$1.34M -3% y/y
Berkeley
$1.09M +10% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
948 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,314,100	4/3	2,815	0.01
964 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,826,000	3/3	3,901	0.01
972 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707	$1,952,000	4/2	1,960	0.02
939 San Benito Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,014,000	3/1	1,949	0.02
935 San Benito Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$1,889,000	3/2	1,489	0.02
959 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707	$1,976,000	4/4	2,455	0.02
927 San Benito Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707	$1,577,000	2/2	1,456	0.03
946 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707	$2,165,000	3/4	2,806	0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.