1415 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA


Property Overview:

1415 Oxford St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1926. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,126 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on a large, level 4,860 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,111,000. The property is being sold AS-IS and requires considerable TLC, but offers potential for expansion, repairs, or an ADU.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 14.2% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 16.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1,112 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 76.5% white-collar jobs, 23.5% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 9,949 (12.8% growth since 2000).
    • 30.3% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 20-24 years (23.98%); second largest: 25-34 years (23.41%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 44.6°F (January), 75.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 29.1 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $58,772.
    • Average annual spending: $47,749.

Property Features:

  • Single-story home with formal living/dining rooms and eat-in kitchen.
  • Large, level lot offers room for additions, repairs, new construction, or ADU for extra space or rental income.
  • Needs significant TLC—ideal for buyers seeking a fixer-upper or investment opportunity.
  • Comprehensive inspections and disclosures available.
  • Located in the desirable North Berkeley “Gourmet Ghetto” neighborhood, close to parks, cafes, restaurants, and 1 mile to Solano Ave amenities.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime North Berkeley location in the renowned Gourmet Ghetto.
  • Walkable to parks, restaurants, and shops.
  • Versatile possibilities for expansion or redevelopment.
  • Strong community growth and excellent schools.
  • Potential for rental income with ADU addition.

Price and Status History

date type price
1986-09-18 Sold 134000
2025-02-19 For Sale 849000
2025-03-07 Pending NaN
2025-03-24 Sold 1000000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LABORATORY 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA Y N NF 0 CA4890008986 0.72
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.86

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.66
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.83
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.90
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.96

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 3
VE 0 0 0 0

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 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 1 0
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
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 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 1 4 9

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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