1405 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

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Property Overview:

1405 Derby St is a single-family bungalow in Berkeley, CA 94702, built in 1926. It offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,224 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,320 sq. ft. lot. Features include a large eat-in designer kitchen, modern bath, hardwood floors throughout, a huge yard, and a detached garage studio/casita. The estimated home value ranges from $564,900 to $994,444.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Berkeley Technology Academy, Malcolm X Elementary, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, and Walden Center and School.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 14,250 (15% growth since 2000).
    • 51.2% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (16.83%), followed by 35-44 years (15.89%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $48,557.
    • Average annual spending: $42,137.

Property Features:

  • Charming split-level bungalow with period character and vintage cottage charm.
  • Large eat-in kitchen with leafy green cabinets, subway tile backsplash, and brass details.
  • Formal dining room with French doors opening to the back garden/deck.
  • Sunny living room with fireplace, large windows, and stylish lighting.
  • Detached casita/garage studio—ideal for home office, gym, or guest space.
  • Basement laundry room with ample storage.
  • Beautiful, mature garden with grand redwoods, flowering plants, and fenced, dog-friendly yard.
  • Gated driveway for private parking.
  • Recently updated with new pavers, fencing, and modern touches while retaining original charm.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable to shops, restaurants, and coffee: Near Berkeley Bowl, Mo’joe Cafe, Far Leaves Tea, Caffe Trieste, Bootstrapper, Ta Krai Hom, and Mim Thai Cuisine.
  • Close to parks: San Pablo Park, Becky Temko Tot Park, Haskell-Mabel Mini Park.
  • Convenient access to public transit and North Berkeley BART station.
  • Rental estimate: $3,687–$4,596/month.
  • Perfect for nature lovers, families, and those seeking a peaceful, community-oriented neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1985-11-06 Rental 101000
1990-04-10 Rental 108500
1996-09-16 Rental 165900
1996-09-23 Off Market NaN
1996-10-25 Rental 164000
2022-04-27 For Sale 995000
2022-05-05 For Sale NaN
2022-05-18 Sold 1600000
2024-01-01 For Sale 1348757
2025-04-22 For Sale 995000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.47
ELECTRO-COATINGS IND 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA N N NF 0 CAD009116211 0.61
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.73
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.81
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.86
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.88
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 1.00

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.42
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.57
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.70
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.70
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.71
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.74
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.74
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.74
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.83
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.90

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.35
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.37
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.60
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.68
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.74
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.74
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
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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 0 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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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
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North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
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South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
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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
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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
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

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
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