Custom residence with breathtaking SF Bay views; First time on the market for this single-owner, timeless masterpiece; Conceived, designed, and built in 1982 by a longtime Berkeley builder, the home blends classic Craftsman character with thoughtful design and sweeping views of the Golden Gate bridge, Mount Tamalpais and San Francisco. Meandering garden pathways lead to a foyer opening to a warm living room with a cozy fireplace framing the views, alongside an elegant dining room with a convenient passthrough to the chef’s kitchen. The kitchen offers abundant prep space, high-end appliances, and everything needed to bring culinary visions to life. The adjoining family room flows seamlessly to an expansive backyard oasis - perfect for indoor-outdoor living, dining, and entertaining. Just a few steps up is a serene home office / bedroom with access to its own private deck overlooking lush gardens, plus an additional bedroom, full bath, and laundry room. Ascend a few more steps to the primary suite and a spacious additional bedroom, both opening onto an oversized roof deck ideal for soaking in sweeping views. The home enjoys A+ location + topography: elevated enough for commanding vistas, yet close enough to easily access Berkeley’s vibrant culture, dining, and North Berkeley BART.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
5,978 sq ftLot Size
$955Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Stea•DRE #01452156• Stea Realty Group
Bought with Laura Arechiga•DRE #01388149• The Grubb Co. Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #41111117
Oct 15, 2025
Sold
$2,700,000
$946/sq ft
Sep 25, 2025
Pending
—
Sep 10, 2025
Listed
$2,395,000
$839/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 24, 1982
Sold
$280,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,662 (+13.5%)
$208,366 + $393,997
$602,363
2024
$12,915 (+2.8%)
$208,366 + $393,997
$602,363
2023
$12,566 (+1.1%)
$204,281 + $386,273
$590,554
2022
$12,432 (+0.1%)
$196,350 + $371,275
$567,625
2021
$12,418 (+6.7%)
$196,350 + $371,275
$567,625
2020
$11,637 (+5.4%)
$192,500 + $363,997
$556,497
2019
$11,037 (+2.3%)
$190,527 + $360,266
$550,793
2018
$10,789 (+3.7%)
$186,792 + $353,204
$539,996
2017
$10,408 (+5.8%)
$179,540 + $339,491
$519,031
2016
$9,840 (+1.7%)
$179,540 + $339,491
$519,031
2015
$9,675 (+1.9%)
$176,020 + $323,835
$499,855
2014
$9,491 (+1.4%)
$169,981 + $312,724
$482,705
2013
$9,362 (+3.5%)
$169,981 + $312,724
$482,705
2012
$9,042 (+2.2%)
$169,213 + $311,311
$480,524
2011
$8,845 (+0.9%)
$165,895 + $305,207
$471,102
2010
$8,771 (−0.5%)
$162,642 + $299,222
$461,864
2009
$8,811 (+6.1%)
$161,427 + $296,988
$458,415
2008
$8,307
$161,811 + $297,693
$459,504
Tax history for 1075 Spruce St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,662 (+13.5%)
$208,366 + $393,997
$602,363
2024
$12,915 (+2.8%)
$208,366 + $393,997
$602,363
2023
$12,566 (+1.1%)
$204,281 + $386,273
$590,554
2022
$12,432 (+0.1%)
$196,350 + $371,275
$567,625
2021
$12,418 (+6.7%)
$196,350 + $371,275
$567,625
2020
$11,637 (+5.4%)
$192,500 + $363,997
$556,497
2019
$11,037 (+2.3%)
$190,527 + $360,266
$550,793
2018
$10,789 (+3.7%)
$186,792 + $353,204
$539,996
2017
$10,408 (+5.8%)
$179,540 + $339,491
$519,031
2016
$9,840 (+1.7%)
$179,540 + $339,491
$519,031
2015
$9,675 (+1.9%)
$176,020 + $323,835
$499,855
2014
$9,491 (+1.4%)
$169,981 + $312,724
$482,705
2013
$9,362 (+3.5%)
$169,981 + $312,724
$482,705
2012
$9,042 (+2.2%)
$169,213 + $311,311
$480,524
2011
$8,845 (+0.9%)
$165,895 + $305,207
$471,102
2010
$8,771 (−0.5%)
$162,642 + $299,222
$461,864
2009
$8,811 (+6.1%)
$161,427 + $296,988
$458,415
2008
$8,307
$161,811 + $297,693
$459,504
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,978 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,855
Year built
1982
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
061 255500900
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
R-1H
H
Single Family Residential District - Hillside Overlay Zone
The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) district is to: Recognize and protect the existing pattern of development in the low-density, single-family residential areas of the city consistent with the General Plan; Make housing available for persons who desire detached housing and a relatively large amount of usable open space; Protect adjacent properties from unreasonable obstruction of light and air; and Permit community facilities such as religious assembly uses, schools, parks, and libraries which serve the local population and are not detrimental to the immediate neighborhood.; The purpose of the Hillside (H) overlay zone is to: implement General Plan policies for hillside development; protect the safety and health of residents where steep topography, unusual street conditions and proximity to the wildland-urban interface create severe risk from wildfire; protect the character of Berkeley's hillside areas and their immediate environs; give reasonable protection to views yet allow appropriate development of all property; and allow modifications in standard setback and height requirements when justified because of steep topography, irregular lot pattern, unusual street conditions, or other special aspects of the hillside areas.
Zone overlays
Hillside Overlay Zone
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 2
# of Bathrooms Partial: 1
Interior Features
Interior Features: Den, Family Room, Office, Breakfast Nook, Updated Kitchen
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
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