Property Overview:
126 Begier Ave is a single-family home in San Leandro, CA, built in 1927. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,395–1,576 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on a large lot. The estimated home value is $822,800.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 9.7% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 14% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Washington Elementary, Bancroft Middle, Lodestar: A Lighthouse Community Charter Public, and Madison Park Academy 6-12.- Average SAT score: 964 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 60.8% white-collar jobs, 39.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 39,709 (13.9% growth since 2000).
- 61.4% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45–54 years (15.7%); second largest: 35–44 years (14.5%).
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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), 75.7°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 22.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $62,438.
- Average annual spending: $49,574.
Property Features:
- Fixer-upper with hardwood floors, foyer entry, living room with fireplace, and formal dining room.
- One bathroom is non-functional, the other is dated.
- Kitchen has been stripped—ready for renovation.
- Ample-sized bedrooms with large closets.
- Large family room with flexible use (guest suite, office, or playroom).
- Expansive backyard with mature fruit trees and space for a pool or potential ADU (buyer to verify).
- Drought-tolerant front yard with drip irrigation.
- Upgraded electrical, dual-pane windows (most rooms), new light fixtures, EV charger, long driveway, one-car garage, and fresh paint inside and out.
Location Benefits:
- Conveniently located near downtown shopping, public library, farmers market, BART, and public transit.
- Family-friendly community with strong growth and amenities.
- Great potential for customization and value-add improvements.