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Basak Cakici

basakcakici@gmail.com +1(510) 684-3939

$ 1,998,000

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5 Beds

3 Baths

2,623 SqFt

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$ 1,998,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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5 Beds

3 Baths

2,623 SqFt

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Thu Jun 04, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Sat Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sun Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,623 sqft

Price per Sqft $761

Subdivision N Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41137006

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1885

Lot Size 0.278 Acres

Acres 0.28

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

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

Rooms

Other Rooms Shed(s)

Interior

Interior Features Family Room, Formal Dining Room, Utility Room

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood Flrs Throughout, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Pool None

Total Parking Spaces 3

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Level, Landscaped

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 59225710

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Listed by Joshua Dickinson • KW Advisors East Bay

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Basak Cakici

Realtor & Architect | License ID: DRE# 02035715

+1(510) 684-3939

1418 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94709

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