878 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
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OFF MARKET

$681,012

Tax assessed value
  • Studio
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,858 sqft

878 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707

Home Value

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Home facts updated by county records

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
880 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.01
$1,849,400
3
2
2,096
Off Market
876 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.01
$2,394,500
3
2
2,236
Off Market
890 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$1,543,000
3
2
1,818
Off Market
866 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$1,971,700
4
3
2,093
Off Market
889 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$2,551,100
6
4.5
3,364
Off Market
898 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.02
$2,988,000
5
3.5
3,354
Off Market
860 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.03
$2,155,600
4
4
3,000
Off Market
2275 Marin Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.03
$1,503,100
3
2
1,768
Off Market
850 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.03
$2,159,800
3
4
3,277
Off Market
869 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
$1,575,800
4
3
1,833
Off Market
900 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
$2,099,700
5
3
2,660
Off Market
902 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
$912,700
1
1
898
Off Market
863 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.04
$2,566,900
4
3
2,674
Off Market
901 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$1,927,900
3
2
2,000
Off Market
882 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,288,300
5
5
3,028
Off Market
Indian Rock Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
-
-
-
-
Off Market
844 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$3,828,200
5
4.5
3,707
Off Market
876 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,140,100
3
1.5
2,251
Off Market
904 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$2,185,700
3
3
3,315
Off Market
896 Santa Barbara Rd, Berkeley, CA 94707
0.05
$1,504,100
2
2
1,766
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools6 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Apartment
Built in 1914
2,858 sqft

About this House

The rental is furnished.

Beautiful studio in Spruce Street that has everything you need and with lovely view of the Golden Gate bridge and Grotto Rock. If you want a lovely apartment to go home to after a long and tiring day, then you'e found this haven. A bottle of wine and fresh flowers await you.

Features and Amenities:
Fully Furnished
Sleeps up to 4
Bedroom with Double Beds
Sleep Sofa or Futons
Couch that converts to full size bed
Full kitchen complete with the essentials
4 Burner stove and oven
Full sized refrigerator
Dishwasher
Microwave
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Cookware, flatware, dishes, & glasses
Newly remodeled bathroom has
Large shower, tiled with art glass
Marble sink area
Towels and linens are provided
Private deck
Entrance at the back of the house
Beautifully landscaped yard
Unlimited Street Parking

The house is perched on top of a park, Grotto Rock, and conveniently located near where the action is.

UC Berkeley (it is 1.5 miles North of campus)
Transportation (the 67 bus stop is very close)
You can walk 1/2 mile to Solano Avenue which has lots of restaurants and shops
Walk 3/4 mile to Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto:
Chez Panisse - Farm-to-table dining with warm ambiance
Corso - Florentine-style food & Italian cuisines
Lo Coco's Restaurant - Sicilian-style pizza & pasta since 1983
Cha-Ya - Japanese eats for vegans & vegetarians
Dara's Authentic Thai & Lao Cuisine - Laotian & Thai fare in a calm setting
Guerilla Cafe - Art-lined bohemian coffee stop
Cheese Board Pizza - Veggie-only pie & slices, 1 type per day
Source Mini - Vegan Restaurant
Peet's Coffee & Tea - Berkeley-born chain featuring signature coffee, tea & blended drinks alongside baked goods
Philz Coffee - Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries
Going uphill a mile is Tilden Park for hiking and children's activities

PLEASE NOTE:
NO Pets
NO Smoking

#294168
878 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94707 is a studio, 1 bathroom, 2,858 sqft apartment built in 1914. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,502/month.

Home Details for 878 Spruce St

Interior Features

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2.5
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914Year Updated: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ApartmentArchitecture: Other

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4617 sqft

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2026Unavailable
$681,012
Home facts updated by county records

Market trends in Berkeley

Last updated September 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.45M
$36KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
128.3%
1.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$947
$16MoM
Available listings
139
18MoM
Sourced by Trulia Market Trends

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What Locals Say about Berkeley

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  • 91% say there are sidewalks
  • 55% say neighbors are friendly
  • 52% say there's holiday spirit
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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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  • Karma Smart
    "What makes my neighborhood unique, being that I’m in Downtown Berkeley, is that I can walk to the post office, the library, many restaurants and other places like Ace Hardware and places I need to get errands done. So it is an all around is special neighborhood because I can literally walk to everything I need."
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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
    "Walking trails and parks close by"
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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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    "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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    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • 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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  • Davidhubbard45
    "Commuting is easy in this neighborhood. So many options to choose from. Bus, Bart, Bicycle, Carpool. "
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  • Davidhubbard45
    "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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  • Natalie B.
    "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 878 Spruce St

  • 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 $1.45M. That is down $36K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Berkeley?
    Residents describe Berkeley, CA as pedestrian-friendly, dog-friendly, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in Berkeley, CA.
  • What are the closest schools to 878 Spruce St?
    The closest schools to 878 Spruce St 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 878 Spruce St have parking?
    Yes, 878 Spruce St in Berkeley, CA has on-site parking.

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