About 1739 Spruce Street
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.
Features of 1739 Spruce Street
| MLS® # | 41127431 |
|---|---|
| Price | $6,800,000 |
| Square Footage | 9,194 |
| Acres | 0.43 |
| Year Built | 1938 |
| Type | COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ |
| Sub-Type | Multi Family |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 1739 Spruce Street |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | NORTHSIDE |
| City | Berkeley |
| County | Alameda |
| State | CA |
| Zip Code | 94709-1717 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Wired For Cable TV, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Electric Meter, Individual Gas Meter |
|---|---|
| Parking Spaces | 7 |
| Parking | Attached, Detached, Garage |
| View | Bay, Mt Diablo, Other |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Updated Kitchen, Storage |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater |
| Heating | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| Cooling | None |
| Fireplace | No |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Garden |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Premium Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Street Light(s) |
| Construction | Siding - Stucco |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | March 18th, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Agent | Arlene Baxter |
|---|---|
| Office | The Agency |