Property Overview:
1154 Spruce St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1926. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,659 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, off-street parking with an EV charger hookup, and a large, fenced-in backyard. The estimated home value is $847,700.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 10% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 22.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Kensington Elementary, Albany Middle, and Albany High.- Average SAT score: 1150 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,620 (5.7% growth since 2000).
- 66.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.82%); second largest: 65-74 years (13.13%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.7°F (January), 76.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,569.
- Average annual spending: $73,396.
Property Features:
- Charming Farmhouse style in the lower Berkeley Hills.
- Spacious flat backyard with privacy hedge and low-maintenance landscaping.
- Set back from the street for privacy and quiet.
- 2 off-street parking spots plus a new carport (fits 3 vehicles) and 220V EV charger hookup.
- $240,000 in upgrades:
- New foundation with seismic bracing.
- Updated drainage, PVC/copper plumbing, gas lines, and venting.
- New electrical panel, added outlets, and wiring for 7-camera security system.
- Remodeled upstairs bathroom with double vanity, new tile, and bidet outlet.
- Custom shoe cubby, Elfa closet shelving, and recessed lighting throughout.
- New backyard fence and privacy hedge (grows up to 20 feet).
- Sewer lateral and BESO compliance completed.
- Move-in ready or ready for your personal updates.
- Seller financing available.
Location Benefits:
- Minutes from North Shattuck Shopping District, Solano Avenue, and public transit to San Francisco/Oakland.
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Quiet, private setting with urban convenience.
- Ideal for work-from-home and play-from-home lifestyles.