1436 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA


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:

  • 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: 1112 (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%), followed by 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:

  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
1987-12-15 Sold 255000
1992-08-19 Sold 310000
2018-01-01 Rental 11817
2025-04-23 For Sale 1625273

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 0.73
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.81

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 0.60
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.86
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.94

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 2 10

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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