1739 Spruce Street, Berkeley, CA 94709

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

March 18, 2026

Data Last Updated:

May 20, 2026 at 7:16AM

Listing Office:

The Agency : 510-255-6400

Listing Agent:

Arlene Baxter : 510-717-1799

MLS ID:

41127431

Interior

• Appliances: Gas Water HeaterDryerWasher
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced AirNatural Gas

Exterior

• Parking: Parking spaces: 7

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: CRMLS_BMLS
• County: Alameda

Lot

• Zoning: 582182331
• View: BayMountain(s)View

Financial

• Source: CRMLS_BMLS