1431 Derby St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA

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Property Overview:

1431 Derby St is a duplex in Berkeley, CA, built in 1930/1931. The main house features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a spacious living area (approx. 2,400 sq. ft. total for the property). The property includes a garage and two additional on-site apartments that generate $40,000 annual income. Estimated home value: $1,350,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & 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%).

  • 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: Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Berkeley Technology Academy, Malcolm X Elementary.
    • 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%).

  • 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:

  • Main House:

    • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (including a large en-suite primary).
    • Fabulous, updated kitchen with granite/solid surface countertops and modern appliances.
    • Large, sunny south-facing living room and formal dining room—ideal for entertaining.
    • Hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring throughout.
    • Deck and cozy patio for outdoor relaxation.
    • Newer windows, efficient wall furnace units, tankless hot water.
    • Sewer lateral compliant; many upgrades to plumbing, electrical, and drainage.

  • Income Units:

    • Two separate apartments in a detached building (with shared garage and laundry).
    • Annual rental income: $40,000.
    • Separate PG&E meters; owner pays water/garbage.
    • Washer/dryer in garage for tenant use.

  • Parking:

    • Garage (1 car) and driveway/off-street parking.

  • Turn-key property: All major updates completed; move-in ready.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime, quiet, tree-lined neighborhood in SW Berkeley.
  • Blocks from San Pablo Park (tennis, basketball, baseball, meeting hall).
  • Easy access to three BART stations and both Berkeley Bowl markets.
  • Close to Downtown Berkeley Art District and UC Berkeley.
  • Walkable to shops, restaurants, and farmer’s market.
  • Family-friendly and well-established community.

Investment Potential:

  • Live in the main house and offset mortgage/RE taxes with rental income from the two apartments.
  • High cash flow opportunity; turn-key for investors or owner-occupants.
  • Substantial tax benefits from income property.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1980-05-01 Rental 38000
2005-09-23 For Sale 649999
2005-10-10 Off Market NaN
2005-11-09 Sold 740000
2005-11-10 Sold 740000
2007-09-28 Sold 730000
2022-02-04 Sold 1182600
2023-01-23 Pending NaN
2024-01-08 For Sale 1450000
2024-04-10 For Sale 1550000
2024-04-11 For Sale NaN
2024-05-03 For Sale 1550000
2024-07-10 For Sale 1550000
2024-09-25 Rental 4400
2024-10-12 Pending NaN
2024-11-21 For Sale 1550000
2024-12-05 Delisted (Cancelled) NaN
2025-01-08 Sold 1450000
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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 0.52
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.76
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.87
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.92
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.94

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 0.48
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.62
ELECTRO-COATINGS OF CALIFORNIA INC 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 17 2023 Yes 9471WLCTRC893CA 0.67
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.76
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.76
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.77
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.78
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.80
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.80
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.87

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 0.41
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.43
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.65
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.68
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.68
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.70
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.73
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.85
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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
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AH 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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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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