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$1,998,000
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0.28 Acres Lot
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1418 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94709
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision North Berkeley
MLS Listing ID 41137013
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1885
Lot Size 0.278 Acres
Property Description
Welcome home to the Spruce Estate, a once-in-a-generation North Berkeley estate offering extraordinary flexibility, historic character and a garden-centered way of living that feels increasingly rare. Centered around a landmark Victorian residence and complemented by a collection of independent cottages and flexible living spaces, The Spruce Estate functions as both a private sanctuary and a vibrant residential ecosystem. The lovingly-restored 1885 Victorian main residence showcases soaring ceilings, remarkable scale, and the timeless elegance reminiscent of San Francisco's celebrated Painted Ladies. The architecturally significant main home features an Italianate porch, bay windows, ceiling rosettes, and board & batten paneling. The home includes a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath upper residence and a separate 2-bedroom lower-level unit ideal for guests, extended family, rental income, or creative workspace. Beyond the winding garden paths sit three enchanting 1920s Berkeley bungalow-style storybook cottages with stucco exteriors and tiny porticos—each offering its own identity, privacy, and indoor-outdoor connection. The rear carriage house, retaining its history as a converted garage with wooden swing-out doors on the facade, offers additional flexible space for offices, studio use, recreation, or future possibilities. At the heart of the estate, a lush garden oasis connects the property's residences through a network of mature fruit trees, edible gardens, raised beds, and inviting outdoor spaces. Gather beneath the trees for dinner with friends; harvest figs, pluots, blueberries, and Meyer lemons in season; or retreat to one of the many private patios and garden nooks designed for quiet reflection. The lush landscaping creates a setting that feels worlds away from the city while remaining moments from North Berkeley's vibrant shops and cafés. Whether envisioned as a multigenerational homestead, creative retreat, income-producing investment, or simply a remarkable place to call home, the property offers the opportunity to create the kind of neighborhood people dream about. Home Energy Score of 8.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Interior
Heating Forced Air
Flooring Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace No
Appliance Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Parking Features On Street
Roof Type Foam,Shingle
Total Parking Spaces 3
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Sprinklers Timer, Street Level, Yard
Others
Tax ID 59225710
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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Listed by Joshua Dickinson KW Advisors East Bay #01918183
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