1418 Spruce St, Berkeley, CA 94709

This North Berkeley estate is centered around a landmark 1885 Victorian main residence, complemented by multiple independent living spaces throughout the grounds. The main home features soaring ceilings and distinctive architectural details including an Italianate porch, bay windows, ceiling rosettes, and board-and-batten paneling. It includes a spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath upper residence and a separate 2-bedroom lower-level unit that can function for guests, extended family, rental income, or a creative workspace.

A collection of three 1920s Berkeley bungalow-style cottages adds additional privacy and indoor-outdoor connection. Each cottage has a stucco exterior and includes a tiny portico. Behind the main residences, the rear carriage house retains its history as a converted garage, with wooden swing-out doors on the facade, creating another flexible space suited to offices, studio use, recreation, or future possibilities. The property is also defined by a lush garden oasis with mature fruit trees, edible gardens, raised beds, and multiple patio and garden nook areas.

With its mix of a restored Victorian residence, three separate cottages, and a converted carriage house, the Spruce Estate is well suited to buyers seeking a multifamily setup for multigenerational living or a combination of owner use and supplemental residential income. The location supports everyday errands on foot and provides access to transit options, with walk and transit scores reported as very walkable and good transit, respectively.