Property Overview:
1402 Dwight Way is a single-family Craftsman home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1925. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,111 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating and air conditioning, and has an estimated value of $1,230,000 (last sold for $760,000 in 2014).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 15.5% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 23% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Washington Elementary, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- Average SAT score: 1,112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 14,250 (15% growth since 2000).
- 51.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.83%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.89%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $48,557.
- Average annual spending: $42,137.
Property Features:
- Charming corner lot with sunny front porch and well-manicured lawn.
- Original details: hardwood floors, built-ins, classic fireplace, Craftsman windows.
- Upgraded kitchen: large island, Caesarstone counters, slate floors, stainless steel appliances.
- Laundry room off kitchen.
- Backyard oasis: raised garden beds, mature fruit trees, tool shed, sandbox, tall fences for privacy.
- Recent upgrades: central heat & AC, new roof, dual-pane windows, hot water heater, fresh paint.
- Parking garage and extra storage.
- Walk Score: 86, Bike Score: 91.
Location Benefits:
- Prime central location: close to UC Berkeley, Homemade Cafe, Paisan, Berkeley Bowl West, and more.
- Short walk to parks: Strawberry Creek Park, San Pablo Park.
- Excellent transit: near BART and easy freeway access.
- Ideal for urban living with convenient access to restaurants, cafes, and recreation.