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Sold on 09/29/2015
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959 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707

$1,976,000

Last sold 09/29/2015 for $1.05M

  • 3

    bed

  • 3.5

    bath

  • 2,469

    Sqft ($425/Sqft)

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About 959 Spruce St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1926
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 5,400 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Enchanting N Berkeley home with Bay and Bridge views, sumptuous details, grand living room, formal dining room & family room. 3BR/2.5BA in main house, level in entry from Santa Barbara Rd. Courtyard style patio, easily accessed from home & casita, a perfect detached guest house. Romantic & Special!
Listed by
Listing Agent - HELENE BARKIN
Listing Office - THE GRUBB CO. INC.
Source: MAXEBRDI mls logo
MLS#40710954 • last updated 8 years ago
Movoto checked MAXEBRDI for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Forced Air 1 Zone, Gas
Levels/Style Mediterranean, Split Level
Status Sold
SqFt 2469
Type RESIDENTIAL
SubType Detached
MLS # 40710954
Lot Size (Acres) 0.123967
City Transfer Tax Yes
Property Condition Existing
Year Built 1926
Interior
Bathroom Shower Over Tub, Split Bath, Tile, Tub
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Partial Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Counter - Tile, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range/Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator
Total # of Rooms 10
Add'l Room(s) Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Guest House
Flooring Hardwood Floors, Linoleum, Tile, Other
Fireplaces 1, Living Room, Woodburning
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space, Partial Basement
Exterior Stucco
Roof Tile
# Garage Spaces 2
Parking Attached Garage, Garage Parking, Int Access From Garage
Exterior Features Patio, Other
Lot Description Up Slope
Amenities / Utilities
Water/ Sewer Sewer System - Public, Water - Public
Green Features: Solar None
Additional Equipment Dryer, Security Alarm - Owned, Washer, Water Heater Gas
Laundry Dryer, Washer, Other
Pool None
Location
View Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Water
Area Berkeley Map Area 1
County Alameda
District/ Neighborhood/ Subdivison NORTH BERKELEY
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6504
Directions Marin To Spruce, R
APN 63-2974-1
Zoning 1001
$1.97M
Range: $1.6M-$2.35M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40710954
  • Jun 28, 2019 Sold
    $1,050,000 (-15.4%)
  • Sep 29, 2015 Sold
    $1,050,000 (-4.1%)
  • Aug 31, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Aug 10, 2015 Listed
    $1,095,000
  • Aug 10, 2015 Listed
    $1,095,000 (-11.8%)
  • Jun 2019
    mls logo MLS # 40640025
  • Jun 26, 2019 Sold
    $1,241,000 (+18.2%)
  • Jan 22, 2014 Sold
    $1,241,000 (+5.3%)
  • Jan 6, 2014 Pending
    —
  • Dec 28, 2013 Pending Show For Backups
    —
  • Dec 24, 2013 Back On Market
    —
  • Dec 19, 2013 Pending Show For Backups
    —
  • Dec 4, 2013 Listed
    $1,179,000
  • Dec 4, 2013 Listed
    $1,179,000
  • Sep 2015
    Public Records
  • Sep 29, 2015 Sold
    $1,050,000
  • Jan 2014
    Public Records
  • Jan 22, 2014 Sold
    $1,241,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2024
    $18,796 +2.1%
    $1,218,588
  • 2023
    $18,406 +1.8%
    $1,218,588 +4.04%
  • 2022
    $18,076 -0.3%
    $1,171,275
  • 2021
    $18,122 +5.7%
    $1,171,275 +3.06%
  • 2020
    $17,146 +4.1%
    $1,136,541
  • 2019
    $16,472 +1.7%
    $1,136,541 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $16,196 +6.9%
    $1,114,260 +4.04%
  • 2016
    $15,150 -15.2%
    $1,071,000
  • 2015
    $17,862
    —
  • 959 Spruce St
    $1.05M
  • 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
961 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,884,000 3/1 1,850 0.01
951 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,059,000 3/2 2,159 0.02
970 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,064,000 4/3 2,793 0.02
967 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,885,000 3/2 1,784 0.02
945 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,838,000 2/2 1,943 0.02
971 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $1,958,000 5/2 2,454 0.03
974 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,059,000 4/3 2,394 0.03
956 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 $2,635,000 4/2 2,470 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.

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