Property Overview:
1118 Francisco St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1939. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,688 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and has undergone many upgrades. The estimated home value is $1,590,000 (last sold for $1,185,000 in 2014).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 15.5% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 23% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1,112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 14,250 (15% growth since 2000).
- 51.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.83%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.89%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $48,557.
- Average annual spending: $42,137.
Property Features:
- Split-level design with a large family room and remodeled eat-in kitchen.
- Updated bathrooms and hardwood floors throughout.
- Level-out access to a lushly landscaped garden with seating areas, patio, and fruit trees.
- Spacious addition includes a sunlit great room and charming breakfast nook overlooking the garden.
- Energy-efficient solar-supported water heater.
- Chef’s kitchen with ample storage and custom cement countertops.
- Gleaming wood floors and many upgrades throughout.
Location Benefits:
- Walk Score of 95: Steps from shops, restaurants, BART, 4th Street, Gourmet Ghetto, and UC Berkeley.
- Serene setting despite proximity to amenities—offers a peaceful retreat in the city.
- Ideal for families and those seeking both urban convenience and tranquil living.