Property Overview:
1436 Oxford St is a duplex in Berkeley, CA, built in 1923. It offers a 3BD/2BA Craftsman main home (with owned solar) and a 2BD/1.5BA full-service apartment (potential income opportunity), totaling 2,390–2,402 sq. ft. of living space. Features include a parking garage, multiple decks, and a spacious backyard. The estimated home value is $1,624,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 76.5% white-collar jobs, 23.5% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 9,949 (12.8% growth since 2000).
- 30.3% families with children.
- Largest age group: 20–24 years (23.98%), followed by 25–34 years (23.41%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.6°F (January), 75.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 29.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $58,772.
- Average annual spending: $47,749.
Property Features:
- Completely upgraded North Berkeley Craftsman with owned solar.
- Main home:
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
- Gracious foyer with pristine woodwork.
- Living & dining rooms: Mullioned windows, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, recessed ceilings.
- Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry, French doors to a spacious deck.
- First floor: Full bath, sunny bedroom with deck access.
- Upstairs: Bright bedroom with beamed ceiling, shared full bath, primary bedroom with private deck.
- Apartment:
- 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms.
- Bonus spaces, private patio.
- Outdoor/Garden:
- Raised beds, chicken coop, space to unwind.
- Long driveway with ample off-street parking.
- Full basement with storage and expansion potential.
Location Benefits:
- Prime North Berkeley location:
- Steps from Gourmet District, Cheese Board Collective, Chez Panisse, Live Oak Park, and UC Berkeley.
- Walkable to world-class dining, parks, and academia.
- Ideal for multi-generational living or rental income.
- Vibrant, youthful community with strong job market and excellent schools.