1434 Edith St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

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Property Overview:

1434 Edith St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1936. The property includes a main house with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a detached 1BR/1BA accessory dwelling unit (ADU), totaling approximately 1,861 sq. ft. of living space. Features include a detached garage, seismic upgrades, and a private deck. The estimated home value is $1,575,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 15.3% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 19.5% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Martin Luther King Middle, Ruth Acty Elementary, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1,112 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 67.0% white-collar jobs, 33.0% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 17,997 (13.4% growth since 2000).
    • 48.2% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (20.61%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 74.8°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 28.8 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $49,050.
    • Average annual spending: $42,374.

Property Features:

  • Main House:

    • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
    • Craftsman details, vintage built-ins, hardwood floors
    • Formal dining room and breakfast nook
    • Remodeled kitchen with custom cabinetry and appliances
    • Eastern hills view and abundant natural light

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU):

    • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
    • Private, detached—ideal for rental, guests, or creative use

  • Upgrades & Amenities:

    • New roofs on both structures
    • Seismic retrofit with foundation bolting and drainage
    • Updated systems: copper plumbing, new electrical, tankless water heater
    • Freestanding Brazilian Ipe deck, lush landscaping, upgraded irrigation
    • Front-step chairlift, in-unit laundry, detached garage

Location Benefits:

  • Prime North Berkeley location: Quiet street, close to Monterey Market, North Berkeley BART, and King Park
  • Flexible living: Legal ADU for multigenerational living, rental income, or guest suite
  • Not on market in 30 years—rare opportunity in a sought-after neighborhood
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Price and Status History

date type price
2005-07-05 For Sale 749000
2005-07-22 Off Market NaN
2005-08-18 Sold 749000
2005-08-19 Sold 749000
2005-09-05 Sold 749000
2013-07-09 Off Market 749000
2022-08-06 Pending NaN
2024-06-26 Sold 749000
2024-08-14 Sold 749000
2025-04-07 For Sale 1249000
2025-05-01 Sold 1750000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.33

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 0.69
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.89
SAFEWAY STORE 1500 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94707-2107, USA OPR: Operating 0.91
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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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AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 3 6
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
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North Hayward Richmond 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 1 0
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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 1 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 1 11
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