1252 Spruce St #A, Berkeley, CA 94709
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1252 Spruce St #A
Berkeley, CA 94709

Gourmet Ghetto
  • 2 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 800 sqft
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
800 sqft

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AVAILABLE MAY-JUNE-JULY 2025 ONLY. This is a charming, sunny 2 bedroom FULLY FURNISHED in-law in North Berkeley, California. Located in the heart of the gourmet ghetto 1 mile from UC Berkeley Campus. Washer Dryer in the unit, all new appliances as well. Queen bed in one room, bunk beds in another. Numerous amazing parks, restaurants and cafes all within walking distance. Available for flexible lengths, short term ( 4-12 months) preferred. The home above is occupied by a family of four. All utilities( water, trash) are included except PG&E which will be registered to new leaseholder. Please email for any further questions and check the pictures.

NOTE: ONLY AVAILABLE MAY-JUNE-JULY 30th 2025 This is a charming, sunny 2 bedroom FULLY FURNISHED in-law in North Berkeley. Available starting May 1 2025. Located in the heart of the gourmet ghetto 1 mile from UC Berkeley Campus. Washer Dryer in the unit, all new appliances as well. Queen bed in one room, bunk beds in another. Numerous amazing parks, restaurants and cafes all within walking distance. Available for flexible lengths, short term ( 4-12 months) preferred. The home above is occupied by a family of four . House is quiet by 9 pm and house rules apply. All utilities( water, trash) are included except PG&E which will be registered to new leaseholder. No smoking allowed in the unit or anywhere on the premises. Please email for any further questions and check the pictures.

More Info :
1) This is a private home with an in-law unit underneath. The inlaw is on the first floor of three stories. Each room has at least two windows including both bedrooms and it is very well lit and cozy. It is well ventilated for hot days and has a gas heater for colder days. All appliances are new. The bathroom is split into two with a claw foot tub/shower in the main bathroom and a separate toilet room.

2) The home is a 1908 Craftsman Style and has been seismically retrofitted. The inlaw has been remodeled but retains much of the original wood, trim and design. It has wood floors or Pergo floors, and is fully furnished. There are two work desks, a queen bed bunk beds, and a comfortable living room. Basic cookware, tableware, coffeemaker, microwave, are all included, and we are generally happy to provide additional items on request if it's something we can use for the future.

3) We do not charge application fees but ask that interested / serious applicants fill out an application providing at least (2) references and proof of income before asking to meet with us ( no social security # necessary unless we ask to do a credit check).

4) Due to the high volume of applicants and because we choose to respect tenant privacy, we are not able to offer walk throughs as the in-law is constantly occupied. The video and pictures are quite thorough, and serious applicants are welcome to come meet us at the house and talk in person. The in-law is exactly as pictured.

5) We are a family of four who lives upstairs. We have an 10 year old at Berkeley Arts Magnet , and a 20 year old in college. We are very casual and easygoing people ( I am a full time musician and my wife works in after school programs and/or is at home and we are fairly active in the community). We have the occasional backyard BBQ or party and we have enjoyed including tenants in things like this that they would like to participate in. Tenants can also have a very private situation if they would prefer. The inlaw has a little enclosed yard with its own bike shed.

6) Rental cost of $3400.00 per month includes ALL utilities including WI-FI, trash, water, gas, electric. Water must be used in accordance with drought procedures. If tenants need to get a bill in their name in order to secure residency, we ask for a copy of bills and we will reimburse.

7) Move-In / Holding of In-Law: if you would like to secure the in-law once we have approved your application, we ask for a one month deposit + $1500.00 deposit. The first month is non-refundable should you change your mind ( barring extenuating circumstances). We sign fixed-term leases based on scheduling needs.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 23, 2025

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Home Details for 1252 Spruce St #A

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Year Built
Year Built: 1908
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Sublet/TemporaryAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
DryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood
Room & Shared Space
Shared space is furnished

Price History for 1252 Spruce St #A

DatePriceEventSource
04/26/2025$2,700ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
03/20/2025$2,700Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/10/2025$3,300ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
02/26/2025$3,300PriceChange
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02/14/2025$3,400Listed For RentZillow Rentals
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
03/29/2017$3,200ListingRemovedN/A
01/29/2017$3,200Listed For RentN/A
02/29/2016$3,200ListingRemovedN/A
11/23/2015$3,200PriceChange
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09/29/2015$2,500PriceChange
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06/24/2015$3,200Listed For RentN/A
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What Locals Say about Gourmet Ghetto

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  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 49 % Say car is needed

  • 41 % Say there are community events

  • 39 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 38 % Say it's quiet

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  • Bhkchan
    "Support from local neighbors (via systems like NextDoor). People are very willing to help the community"
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  • Barbara A. B.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in this area, there is a park with a creek. Overall a great area to live in..."
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  • Ditas.joaquin
    "Farmers markets every Thursday nights, street fares on Telegraph Avenue once in a while. Street closures for events a couple times a year on Shattuck. "
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  • Gaetan
    "I have been living at the cross of Virginia and Spruce for nearly 5 years and loved it. It's quiet, close to the university. 10 min walk from Downtown Berkeley BART, 3 movies theaters, Groceries (Safeway, Walgreens) and a lot of restaurants. Berkeley gourmet ghetto is 4 blocks away. In addition to that, you're very close to Berkeley Hills and Tilden park. Top neighborhood."
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1252 Spruce St #A, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment built in 1908. 1252 Spruce St #A is located in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley. This property is not currently available for sale.