This unique, loved and garden centric home offers all that North Berkeley is known for. Lovely architecture, tree lined streets and close to all the shopping, dining and amenities the area offers. The home has updated bathrooms and kitchen with expansive windows and bright natural light everywhere! The flexible floor plan allows for creative use of space and opens up to a blissful garden oasis. The cottage in back is a fabulous 600+ sq ft studio with a full bathroom and options for adding a kitchenette or wet bar. With a few sweat equity updates made around the home, she will be ready to be enjoyed another 100 years!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,750 sq ftLot Size
$1,074Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Paul Hunt•DRE #01910913• Better Homes & Gardens RP
Bought with Elizabeth Lee•DRE #01403969• eXp Realty of California, Inc.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #40988134
Apr 18, 2022
Sold
$2,858,000
$1,213/sq ft
Apr 9, 2022
Pending
—
Apr 8, 2022
Listed
$1,799,000
$763/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 25, 1987
Sold
$255,500
$108/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,504 (+7.2%)
$928,066 + $2,165,489
$3,093,555
2024
$41,509 (+1.1%)
$909,872 + $2,123,036
$3,032,908
2023
$41,049 (+290.5%)
$892,038 + $2,081,424
$2,973,462
2022
$10,513 (−3.5%)
$144,291 + $315,817
$460,108
2021
$10,896 (+7.1%)
$144,291 + $315,817
$460,108
2020
$10,177 (+5.9%)
$141,462 + $309,625
$451,087
2019
$9,612 (+2.4%)
$140,012 + $306,451
$446,463
2018
$9,382 (+3.7%)
$137,267 + $300,443
$437,710
2017
$9,043 (+5.0%)
$131,937 + $288,778
$420,715
2016
$8,614 (+6.4%)
$131,937 + $288,778
$420,715
2015
$8,097 (+2.1%)
$129,351 + $283,117
$412,468
2014
$7,931 (+1.8%)
$124,913 + $273,404
$398,317
2013
$7,790 (+3.5%)
$124,913 + $273,404
$398,317
2012
$7,524 (+2.4%)
$124,349 + $272,170
$396,519
2011
$7,350 (+0.8%)
$121,912 + $266,834
$388,746
2010
$7,292 (−0.3%)
$119,521 + $261,602
$381,123
2009
$7,313 (+6.5%)
$118,628 + $259,648
$378,276
2008
$6,868
$118,911 + $260,266
$379,177
Tax history for 1611 Spruce St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$44,504 (+7.2%)
$928,066 + $2,165,489
$3,093,555
2024
$41,509 (+1.1%)
$909,872 + $2,123,036
$3,032,908
2023
$41,049 (+290.5%)
$892,038 + $2,081,424
$2,973,462
2022
$10,513 (−3.5%)
$144,291 + $315,817
$460,108
2021
$10,896 (+7.1%)
$144,291 + $315,817
$460,108
2020
$10,177 (+5.9%)
$141,462 + $309,625
$451,087
2019
$9,612 (+2.4%)
$140,012 + $306,451
$446,463
2018
$9,382 (+3.7%)
$137,267 + $300,443
$437,710
2017
$9,043 (+5.0%)
$131,937 + $288,778
$420,715
2016
$8,614 (+6.4%)
$131,937 + $288,778
$420,715
2015
$8,097 (+2.1%)
$129,351 + $283,117
$412,468
2014
$7,931 (+1.8%)
$124,913 + $273,404
$398,317
2013
$7,790 (+3.5%)
$124,913 + $273,404
$398,317
2012
$7,524 (+2.4%)
$124,349 + $272,170
$396,519
2011
$7,350 (+0.8%)
$121,912 + $266,834
$388,746
2010
$7,292 (−0.3%)
$119,521 + $261,602
$381,123
2009
$7,313 (+6.5%)
$118,628 + $259,648
$378,276
2008
$6,868
$118,911 + $260,266
$379,177
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,750 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1925
Sq. Ft.
2,972
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Alameda County
APN
058 218402000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture-Other
Park & open space
May 19, 2022 • Final
Building
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Off Street, Space Per Unit - 2, Tandem, No Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms Total: 3
# of Bathrooms Full: 3
Other Bathrooms Included Features: Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Baths, Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Multiple Shower Heads, Window
Primary Bathroom Included Features: Shower Over Tub, Solid Surface, Tile, Updated Baths, Dual Flush Toilet, Window
Property information provided by bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR when last listed in 2022. This data may not match public records. Learn more.