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.
Property Details
Price:
$6,800,000
MLS #:
41127431
Status:
Active
Beds:
0
Baths:
0
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
NORTHSIDE
Listed Date:
Mar 28, 2026
Lot Size:
18,750 sqft / 0.43 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1938
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
GWH
Cooling
NO
Heating
FA, GAS
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Exterior
Parking Spots
7
Parking Total
7
View
BA, MT
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1739 Spruce Street Berkeley CA
- SubdivisionNORTHSIDE
- CityBerkeley
- CountyAlameda
- Zip Code94709-1717
Subdivisions in Berkeley
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Berkeley as of Apr 07, 2026
99
Single Family Listed
56
Avg DOM
483
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,472,458
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the NORTHSIDE subdivision, 1739 Spruce Street Berkeley CA is a Single Family for sale in Berkeley, CA, 94709-1717. It is listed for $6,800,000 and features 0 beds, 0 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1938. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Berkeley is $483. The average listing price for Single Family in Berkeley is $1,472,458.
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