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Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
680 sqft
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About this House
Welcome to 1856 Spruce Street, Kasa's newly acquired 18-unit residential community offering modern studio and one-bedroom apartments in an unbeatable North Berkeley location. Featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, and walk-in closets, these thoughtfully designed homes blend comfort with convenience, making them perfect for students, professionals, and anyone seeking an ideal Bay Area lifestyle.
1856 Spruce St #8, Berkeley, CA 94709 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 680 sqft apartment in Gourmet Ghetto. More recently, it was listed as a rental in June 2025 with an asking price of $2,995 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 18, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,646/month.
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Home Details for 1856 Spruce St #8
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Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment |
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Lease Term: One Year Lease |
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Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Hardwood |
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Gated |
Comparable Sales for 1856 Spruce St #8
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.40 | Apartment | $1,675,000 | 09/08/25 | 1 | 1 | 700 sqft | |
0.28 | Apartment | $2,530,000 | 10/20/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,200 sqft | |
0.95 | Apartment | $4,650,000 | 12/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 700 sqft | |
0.28 | Apartment | $1,800,000 | 01/23/26 | 5 | 2 | 2,033 sqft | |
1.15 | Apartment | $667,500 | 11/12/25 | 2 | 1 | 845 sqft | |
1.25 | Apartment | $1,600,000 | 09/10/25 | 2 | 1 | 685 sqft | |
0.76 | Apartment | $2,302,000 | 12/23/25 | 1 | 3 | 3,038 sqft | |
0.76 | Apartment | $2,700,000 | 02/09/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,500 sqft | |
0.25 | Apartment | $3,280,000 | 06/26/26 | 14 | 7 | 5,760 sqft | |
1.75 | Apartment | $350,000 | 01/20/26 | 1 | 1 | 724 sqft |
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What Locals Say about Gourmet Ghetto
At least 36 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say there are sidewalks
93 % Say it's dog friendly
92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
90 % 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
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
54 % Say streets are well-lit
53 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say parking is easy
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
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jul 18, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $2,995 |
Jun 13, 2025 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $2,995 |
Jul 31, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 13, 2023 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $2,895 Price increased by 4% |
Aug 9, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | PriceChange | $2,795 Price increased by 2% |
Aug 2, 2022 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | Listed For Rent | $2,750 |
Jul 3, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | ListingRemoved | |
Jun 23, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | Listed For Rent | $2,795 |
May 19, 2018 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,795 |
May 16, 2018 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,795 |
Jan 25, 2018 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,695 |
Oct 18, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,695 |
Aug 3, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $2,795 |
Jul 24, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $2,795 |
Frequently asked questions about 1856 Spruce St #8
- Is Berkeley a buyer's or seller's market?Berkeley is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Berkeley?The median sale price in Berkeley is $1.52M. That is down $28.33K from the prior month.
- What do residents say about the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood?Residents describe the Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood in Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Gourmet Ghetto, Berkeley.
- What are the closest schools to 1856 Spruce St #8?The closest schools to 1856 Spruce St #8 in Berkeley, CA are Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (Elementary, rated 10/10), Berkeley High School (rated 9/10), Cragmont Elementary School (rated 9/10).
- Does 1856 Spruce St #8 have laundry facilities?Yes, 1856 Spruce St #8 in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
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