1143 Keith Ave, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

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Property Overview:

1143 Keith Ave is a single-family residence in the Berkeley Hills, CA, built in 1927. This Spanish Revival/Storybook home features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 3,011 sq. ft. living area, and sits on a 6,750 sq. ft. lot. The property is renowned for its charm, character, and architectural elegance, with spectacular Bay views and lush gardens. The most recent sale was for $2,200,000 (07/10/2020), with an estimated current value around $1,804,000–$1,780,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.8% (higher than CA average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 21.9% (higher than CA average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary, Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1150 (higher than state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 11,059 (8.1% growth since 2000)
    • 63% families with children
    • Largest age group: 45–54 years (15.56%), second largest 65–74 years (13.56%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Minimal flood risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 75.9°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 29.2 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $120,690
    • Average annual spending: $80,028

Property Features:

  • Architectural Style: Spanish Revival/Storybook, inspired by W.R. Yelland’s Normandy Village
  • Grand living room with soaring curved ceilings, oversized arched window, and fireplace framing Bay, Oakland, and San Francisco views
  • Thoughtfully updated kitchen: high-end appliances, stainless farmhouse sink, quartz counters
  • Primary suite: luxurious bath, walk-in shower, direct garden access, hot tub
  • Guest/au pair suite: separate entrance, fairy-tale feel
  • Detached cottage: ideal for art/yoga studio
  • Bonus room above garage: perfect for home office
  • Garage: can be converted back to fit 2 cars
  • Outdoor spaces: wooden deck, fountains, mature gardens, sun-drenched patios
  • Rich history: once frequented by Gregory Peck (family friend of original owner)

Location Benefits:

  • Quiet, scenic street in the Berkeley Hills
  • Minutes to San Francisco, Downtown Berkeley, and East Bay Parks
  • Tranquil oasis with indoor/outdoor living
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly community
  • Commuter-friendly with access to major Bay Area destinations
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Price and Status History

date type price
1992-01-07 Sold 332500
1993-01-13 Rental 212000
2015-06-07 For Sale NaN
2015-07-24 For Sale 1395000
2015-07-31 Pending NaN
2015-08-19 Sold 1510000
2019-08-07 Rental 159900
2020-03-20 For Sale 2150000
2020-03-21 For Sale 2150000
2020-05-19 Pending NaN
2020-07-10 Sold 2245500
2025-04-04 For Sale 2295000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LABORATORY 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA Y N NF 0 CA4890008986 0.72

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.92
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Flood Risk Info

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code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
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haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 1 0 8 8
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