1164 Ocean Ave, Oakland, CA 94608, USA


Property Overview:

1164 Ocean Ave is a single-family home in North Oakland, CA, built in 1910. The property features two vacant homes on one lot:

  • Front house: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath.
  • Back house: Upstairs and downstairs units, each with separate entrances, full bath, and kitchen.
  • Total living space: 2,226 sq. ft.
  • Estimated home value: $983,800.
  • Parking garage included.
  • Back unit was previously licensed as a daycare and can be converted to living quarters.
  • Separate PG&E and water meters for each home.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 24.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 26.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
    • Neighborhood is considered relatively unsafe.
  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Yu Ming Charter, Emery Secondary, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle.
    • Average SAT score: 776 (state average: 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 55.8% white-collar jobs, 44.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Population: 23,117 (3.7% growth since 2000).
    • 48.9% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (23.34%); second largest: 35-44 years (17.05%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.2°F (January), 73.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 29.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $46,298.
    • Average annual spending: $40,718.

Property Features:

  • Two homes on one lot: Live in one, rent the other—great investment opportunity.
  • Back unit: Previously licensed as a daycare, easily convertible to living space.
  • Separate utilities: Each home has its own PG&E and water meter.
  • Ready for updates: Both homes are vacant and ready for renovation.
  • Central courtyard with play structure (in some listings).
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, microwave, oven range, refrigerator, dryer (varies by unit).
  • Flooring: Carpet, linoleum, tile.
  • Laundry: In laundry room or utility room.
  • Heating: Wall furnace.
  • Roof: Composition.
  • No garage (in some listings); on-street parking.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime North Oakland location:
    • Close to UC Berkeley, downtown Oakland, and San Francisco.
    • Historic architecture, plentiful bike lanes, lively arts scene, and mountain views.
    • Near churches, cafes, and the bay.
  • Flexible living: Ideal for multi-generational living, rental income, or home business (e.g., daycare).
  • Probate/short sale: Some listings note the property is in probate and may require short sale approval.

Price and Status History

date type price
1991-12-31 Off Market 105000
2005-07-06 Sold 590000
2007-02-28 Sold 519236
2023-05-26 For Sale 1150000
2023-05-27 For Sale 1150000
2023-06-19 For Sale 1099000
2023-06-20 For Sale 1099000
2023-09-06 For Sale 999000
2023-09-07 For Sale 999000
2023-11-13 For Sale 799000
2023-11-19 For Sale 1099000
2023-11-26 Off Market NaN
2024-03-23 Pending NaN
2024-04-03 For Sale 775000
2024-11-13 Pending NaN
2024-12-28 For Sale 999000
2025-02-17 For Sale NaN

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.12
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.28
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.28
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP EMERYVILLE 5899 Peladeau Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAT080032113 0.46
MIKE ROBERTS COLOR PRODUCTIONS 6707 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009133190 0.51
AMERICAN BITUMALS & ASPHALT 1520 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358665 0.57
INDUSTRIAL HARD CHROME 5701 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-2513, USA N N NF 0 CAD980884399 0.59
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.65
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.66
PIE / NATIONWIDE TRUCK FACILITY 5500 Eastshore Freeway, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD982359267 0.69

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.12
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.25
CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC. DBA CMC FONTANA - EMERYVILLE 6655 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1031, USA 2 2008 N/A 94608CMCST6655H 0.34
WR GRACE & CO CONN 1175 59th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-2242, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608WRGRC11755 0.35
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.39
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.43
COULTER STEEL & FORGE CO 1494 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 24 1997 N/A 94608CLTRS14946 0.44
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.57
WHITNEY RESEARCH TOOL CO 5679 LANDREGAN ST, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA 22 1998 N/A 94608WHTNY5679L 0.66
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.69

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.07
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.36
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.36
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.59
K-MART EMERYVILLE SHOPPING CTR, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA OPR: Operating 0.66
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.73
CIRCUIT CITY Powell Street Plaza, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA OPR: Operating 0.82

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 13
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 1

Flood Zone Type

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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

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
Very high 0 0 1 2

Wild fire Risk Info

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 0 0 0 1

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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