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1739 Spruce StreetBerkeley, CA 94709

NORTHSIDE · Alameda County

$6,500,000List price
9,194Sq Ft
1938Year built
0.43Acre lot
10 weeks agoOn market

Description

Incomparable complex, now at a substantially reduced price! 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 Information

Property type
Residential Income
Sub-type
Multi Family
Year built
1938
Living area
9,194 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.43 acres
Days on market
74
MLS® Listing#
41142220

Property Features

Interior
Storage
Exterior
Garden
Appliances
Range · Free-Standing Range · Refrigerator · Dryer · Washer · Gas Water Heater
Cooling
None
Heating
Forced Air · Natural Gas
Flooring
Hardwood · Tile
Basement
Partial · Storage Space · Unfinished
Parking
Attached · Detached · Garage
Laundry
Laundry Closet · In Garage · Laundry Room
Lot features
Garden · Landscaped
Security
Smoke Detector(s)
Utilities
Cable Available · Natural Gas Available · Natural Gas Connected
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water source
Public

Financial Details

HOA
None
Parcel number
582182331
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Listing Courtesy: The Agency - 5102556400

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