551 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
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OFF MARKET

551 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94707

  • 5 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,630 sqft

$1,890,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,597/mo*
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$1,890,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,597/mo*
Refinance Your Home
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,630 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools5 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1968
Living Area
2,630 sqft
Price/Sqft
$719
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to 551 Spruce Street, a lovingly maintained 5-bedroom 2.5 bathroom mid-century "minimal traditional" home in Berkeley's Upper Cragmont neighborhood featuring amazing views. This custom-built home has been in the same family for over 50 years and now offers a wonderful opportunity for its next owner to make it their own. This home was exclusively designed & built in 1968 and boasts clean lines and generous living spaces. The traditional-style bi-level floor plan features five bedrooms upstairs, four of which enjoy incredible unobstructed City, Bay and Gold Gate Bridge views. The main level offers a spacious open floor plan and a living/dining area with direct access to the front deck. Bonus/family room has its own access to the backyard which is adorned with mature fruit trees. Situated across the street from Dorothy Bolte Park and just minutes away from the famous Tilden Regional Park, Gourmet Ghetto and UC Berkeley. Convenient to bus lines and schools. This home is a must-see!
551 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,630 sqft single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $1,275,000 on Dec 20, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,890,700, with a rent estimate of $7,208/month.

Home Details for 551 Spruce St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition, OtherExterior: Stucco
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1968Year Updated: 1969
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Additional Information

Intercom

Price History for 551 Spruce St

DatePriceEventSource
12/20/2019$1,275,000Sold
CCAR #40886398
11/08/2019$1,295,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/18/2019$1,395,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.54M
$117KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
127.9%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$979
$63MoM
Available listings
138
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$1,394,377
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 551 Spruce St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
549 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
02/27/26
5
3
2,427
74 Florida Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
01/09/26
4
2.5
1,796
479 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
03/11/26
3
2
1,784
470 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
04/13/26
5
3
2,856
64 Colorado Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,630,000
06/01/26
4
2
1,716
582 Euclid Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
03/02/26
3
2.5
1,935
680 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,795,000
11/24/25
4
3
2,514
442 Vermont Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
03/16/26
4
2
2,788
606 Grizzly Peak Blvd, Berkeley, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,565,000
05/08/26
4
3
2,753
456 Kentucky Ave, Berkeley, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
07/07/26
6
4
3,649

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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Berkeley

At least 654 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 66 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 52 % Say car is needed

  • 52 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say there are community events

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  • Veda
    "They would like it. There’s a lot of walking/bike paths and sidewalks"
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  • Elise Lozano
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  • Don Boehm
    "Lived here for a year and have wonderful, friendly neighbors and great access to restaurants and shopping. Homes are attractive and well maintained. People here also have strong civic pride and are engaged in their community. "
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  • Stacey Murphy
    "I’ve lived here for 27 years and it keeps getting better. Berkeley bowl west, city sports gym, ucsf/john Muir clinic, new restaurants, and lovely parks."
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  • Don Boehm
    "Walkable for pet owners and easy to navigate. Lots of space for sags to play and run. Most pet owners are caring. "
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  • Sydni Lunt
    "Decent neighborhood. Close to bay st and freeways. Rather busy street. Farmers market near by every week. "
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  • Tyger
    "The neighborhood is super friendly great people great environment love living in the bay. It is a really nice place. I would not want to live anywhere else."
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  • Anya Kusmierski
    "Beautiful homes, stunning views, and beautiful walking paths and stairways connecting the neighborhood. "
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  • Anya Kusmierski
    "Many people walk there dogs in the neighborhood. Roads are a bit windy and narrow and the neighborhood is quite hilly."
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  • Imsalgado
    "Not bad when timed right and if you drive an electric car but BART and bus are easy to get to and efficient. "
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  • Trulia User
    "DOGS, EUCALYPTUS, HILLS, VIEWS, NO SIDEWALKS, TRAILS, PATHS, HIKERS, RUNNERS, SUNSETS, STADIUM VIEWS, SOCCER FIELD, POOL, BOTANICAL GARDEN, LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE, CAL FOOTBALL, SORORITIES, RUNNING TRACK, QUIET, BUS, TELEGRAPH AVENUE"
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  • Trulia User
    "they would love to take their pets to the park in the area. they may not like the parking availability at certain times throughout the day. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s lovely, lots of young families, big park. Close to downtown Berkeley and to San Francisco. Not too snooty. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Challenging as more people are driving and fewer taking public transportations following the pandemic"
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  • Trulia User
    "Hiking on the hill when the wildflowers are in bloom and the 180% view is as clear as a bell. The best of the Bay. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I grew up on Oakvale Ave & Domingo, and even as a kid I felt that Claremont was the best neighborhood ever: so many families, with genuine community spirit, and all kinds of beautiful, secret places to explore (safely). Now that I’ve lived in Palo Alto, Bryn Mawr, Philadelphia, Manhattan—and raising my own three children in Brooklyn—it’s clear to me that this neighborhood is a uniquely special, sometimes magical, place to grow up. I wish I could move it to Brooklyn!"
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  • Trulia User
    "we care for each neighborhood, and watch out for one another in this big community. From helping the elderly to supporting the youth it's one big fest of communities colliding together and having each other backs. Let's not forget the big parties and many fusion restaurants they have to offer. With its diversity of multicultural foods the possibilities are endless and of course let's not forget our classics to New York style pizza to traditional Mexican cuisine it's an abyss of nothing but delicious food coming your way "
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  • Trulia User
    "I lived here over ten years ago, and the neighborhood is even better today. Local stores, restaurants, and green-space is perfect. Plus, just a short walk to aquatic park. "
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  • Trulia User
    "you see people with all walks of dogs around. most are considerate with picking up with their dogs but you do have to watch out as well."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great area for small families and people who have animals. Alot of parks and good schools. Also there are many good food places in the area."
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  • Trulia User
    "still have to watch your kids but all in all it's a good area to live in. Your family will be safe for the most part. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Sucks. No kids play outside. It’s dumpy and unfriendly. Trash everywhere and lots of sideshows……………."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve lived here for five years and have noticed most people are nice and public transit is very accessible. There’s a nice farmers market and great coffee shops. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Amazing architecture and well maintained houses. Beautiful hills with scenic houses nestled in. Close to many great things."
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  • Trulia User
    "Great access to public transit, both bus and BART, with good bikes lanes as well. There is also a ferry in the Berkeley marina"
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  • Trulia User
    "It's a very safe neighborhood. Cragmont park and remillard park are great for kids. It's beautiful and hilly so you need to be fit to get around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a great neighborhood for families with lots of parks nearby. it's off the beaten path so there aren't many issues with vagrants or homeless drug addicts."
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    "It feels very much like a good neighborhood everyone knows and respects each other and i like that. "
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    "Diverse, neat people, good to walk, good public transit, each block feels different. Sunny and cloudy - walk a block to find your weather. "
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  • Stacey M.
    "Houses have a lot of character. Not all alike. Walkable restaurant, breweries, cafes. Great public transit to city on AC transit or casual carpool. Some people keep chickens, goats or bees. Nearby public tennis courts and park."
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  • Trulia User
    "We have long established neighbors, a farmers market every Tuesday and Thursday and a walkable bart station "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighbors in general are great, the gardens - well kept, there are tons of stores and things to do. "
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  • Tonja_12000
    "The Fourth of July at the Berkeley Marina every year attracts hundreds of people and it’s such a great event"
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  • Saida A.
    "Express bus to SF at your doorstep, Bart not far away. There are local and express busses in the grid. "
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  • Fiona K.
    "An easy walk to Bart makes for a simple commute to downtown SF, Berkeley, or Oakland! There are also bus lines nearby"
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  • Bahareh J.
    "Convinient, regular bus transportation and 20 walk to bart station. Gig cars are allowed to park and .."
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    "Street block parties, community earthquake training, cafes and restaurants, events in Strawberry Creek Park. "
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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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    "It is quiet and we have lots of deer visiting in the evenings. The views are spectacular and it feels very safe."
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Frequently asked questions about 551 Spruce St

  • What is 551 Spruce St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 551 Spruce St in Berkeley, CA is $1,890,700.
  • What is the price history for 551 Spruce St?
    551 Spruce St in Berkeley, CA last sold for $1,275,000 in December 2019.
  • 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 $1.54M. That is up $117K from the prior month.
  • Does 551 Spruce St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 551 Spruce St in Berkeley, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 551 Spruce St?
    The lot at 551 Spruce St in Berkeley, CA is about 0.11 acres (5,001 sq ft).