1372 Ocean Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608-1129, USA

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Property Overview:

1372 Ocean Ave is a condominium in Emeryville, CA 94608, built in 1950. It features 2 bedrooms, 1–2 bathrooms, and 1,434 sq. ft. of living space (some sources mention larger multi-unit configurations). The estimated home value ranges from $899,200 to $921,449. The property includes a parking garage and is part of a 6-unit live/work loft project designed by architect David Holscher.

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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Yu Ming Charter, Emery Secondary, and Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 776 (below state average of 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:

    • Community 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:

  • Modern industrial live/work loft in a converted 6-unit warehouse.
  • Soaring wood barrel-vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and large skylights for abundant natural light.
  • Cherry wood floors and a chef’s kitchen with Viking range and sleek island.
  • Custom black steel and glass partition by Matt Bear for flexible space definition.
  • Steel staircase leads to a loft-style primary bedroom overlooking a dramatic two-story gallery.
  • Gallery space with architectural lighting—ideal for art or creative work.
  • Private two-car garage with deep steel shelving for storage or workspace.
  • Live/work zoning—perfect for artists, entrepreneurs, or home-based businesses.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Emeryville location near Sybase, Pixar, and other major employers.
  • Steps from the Emeryville Greenway, Berkeley Bowl, and major transit.
  • Walkable to grocery stores (65th Street Market, Berkeley Bowl), coffee shops (Starbucks, Counter Culture Coffee), and restaurants (Subway, Yuzu Ramen & Broffee, Kyu 2 Sushi).
  • Dynamic, urban lifestyle with easy access to both Berkeley and Oakland.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-09-22 Sold 510000
2000-05-01 For Sale 362000
2000-05-10 Delisted NaN
2000-05-31 Sold 401000
2012-05-31 Rental 2900
2018-01-01 Rental 6671
2022-02-08 Off Market NaN
2023-10-12 Off Market NaN
2024-01-11 For Sale 917400
2025-01-22 For Sale 875000
2025-02-25 Pending NaN
2025-03-17 Sold 865000
2025-03-18 Sold 875000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.10
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.10
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.25
MIKE ROBERTS COLOR PRODUCTIONS 6707 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009133190 0.34
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP EMERYVILLE 5899 Peladeau Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAT080032113 0.35
AMERICAN BITUMALS & ASPHALT 1520 Powell Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358665 0.44
PIE / NATIONWIDE TRUCK FACILITY 5500 Eastshore Freeway, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD982359267 0.50
INDUSTRIAL HARD CHROME 5701 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-2513, USA N N NF 0 CAD980884399 0.52
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.58
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 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 0.14
CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC. DBA CMC FONTANA - EMERYVILLE 6655 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1031, USA 2 2008 N/A 94608CMCST6655H 0.21
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.25
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.26
COULTER STEEL & FORGE CO 1494 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 24 1997 N/A 94608CLTRS14946 0.29
WR GRACE & CO CONN 1175 59th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-2242, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608WRGRC11755 0.40
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.46
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.63
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.64
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.66

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 0.27
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.36
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.39
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.67
CIRCUIT CITY Powell Street Plaza, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA OPR: Operating 0.69
K-MART EMERYVILLE SHOPPING CTR, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.70
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.78
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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 1 14
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 2

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 4

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 0
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