1739 Spruce ST, Berkeley, CA 94709-1717
1739 Spruce ST, Berkeley, CA 94709-1717
1739 Spruce ST, Berkeley, CA 94709-1717
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Eric & Janelle Boyenga

Eric & Janelle Boyenga

+1(408) 373-1660
Listed by Arlene Baxter, DRE #01209552 • The Agency
$6,500,000
Est. payment /mo
10 Beds
1 Bath
9,194 SqFt
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Key Details

Property Type Multi-Family, Commercial

Sub Type Five or More Units

Listing Status Pending

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 9,194 sqft

Price per Sqft $706

MLS Listing ID EB41142220

Bedrooms 10

Year Built 1938

Lot Size 0.430 Acres

Property Sub-Type Five or More Units

Source Bridge MLS

Property Description

Incomparable complex, now at a substantially reduced price! 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.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Area Berkeley Map Area 1

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Hardwood

Laundry In Closet, In Garage, In Laundry Room, Washer, Washer/Dryer - Owned, Dryer

Exterior

Parking Features Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Garage Spaces 7.0

View Bay, Mt. Diablo, Other

Building

Lot Description Other

Others

Tax ID 582-182-331

Special Listing Condition Not Applicable

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Eric & Janelle Boyenga

Eric & Janelle Boyenga

+1(408) 373-1660

Realtors DRE01254724 / 01254725

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