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Berkeley, CA 94710
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1856 Spruce St
1856 Spruce St,
Berkeley,
CA
94709
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About 1856 Spruce St Berkeley, CA 94709
Experience Berkeley living at 1856 Spruce St. The 94709 location in Berkeley is an ideal place to move. Make a visit to view the available floorplans. The leasing team is ready to help match you with the perfect fit. At 1856 Spruce St you're home.
1856 Spruce St is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94709 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified attendance zone.
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North Berkeley is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in East Bay and is located along the northern border of the University of California, Berkeley. Renters with fur babies will enjoy the proximity to various parks including Live Oak Park and Ohlone Dog Park. The neighborhood is a hub for entertainment and gourmet dining, with a myriad of eateries. Renters with various taste palates will appreciate these diverse restaurants.
North Berkeley is home to the Berkley Art Center, a focal point for artistic exploration and community building. North Berkley lies just north Downtown Berkeley, six miles north of Downtown Oakland, and 14 miles northwest of San Francisco, making for an easy commute to these various cities. Luxury apartments, houses, and condos are available for rent.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| North Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,039 | $2,091 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,122 | $2,251 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,902 | $3,273 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,589 | $4,319 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 14 min | 5.7 mi |
1856 Spruce St is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
395 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
395 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,204 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
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Private High School
Grades 9-12
82 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Berkeley include Downtown Berkeley Station, located 0.5 mile from 1856 Spruce St. 1856 Spruce St is near Metro Oakland International, located 14.7 miles or 27 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.4 miles or 41 minutes away.
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.4 mi |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 27 min | 14.7 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 41 min | 25.4 mi |
Time and distance from 1856 Spruce St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 2.4 mi |
1856 Spruce St has 3 shopping centers within 2.4 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Museum of Vertebrate Zoology
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Walk: | 6 min | 0.3 mi |
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UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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University and Jepson Herbaria
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Essig Museum of Entomology
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Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
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Habitot Children's Museum
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Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi |
1856 Spruce St has 5 parks within 0.6 mile, including Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology, and University and Jepson Herbaria.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 2.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.9 mi |
1856 Spruce St has 3 hospitals within 3.9 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 1.9 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 8.4 mi |
1856 Spruce St is 3.6 miles from Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
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1856 Spruce St
Berkeley, CA 94709