1450 Curtis St, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA


Property Overview:

1450 Curtis St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94702, built in 1906. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 917 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,700 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and retains many original features. The estimated home value is $877,201 (with some sources estimating $764,800).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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 include Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • 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%).
  • 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%).
  • 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:

  • First time on the market in over 50 years; family owned and occupied.
  • Located in the desirable Westbrae area of north Berkeley, near Ohlone Greenway and Cedar Rose Park.
  • Spacious backyard—ideal for BBQs, gardening, or entertaining.
  • Breakfast nook, laundry space, ample attic space, and tankless water heater.
  • Many original features; a “livable” fixer with tremendous potential.
  • Parking garage included.
  • Walkable to UC Berkeley, Solano Ave., 4th St. shops, and popular markets (ACME Bread, Whole Foods, Monterey Market, Kermit Lynch Wines, Tokyo Fish).
  • Close to public transportation: Freeway, BART, and bus lines.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable neighborhood with access to parks, retailers, coffee shops, and restaurants (Stella Nonna, Super Super Restaurant, La Palmita Cafe).
  • Rental estimate: $3,113–$3,780/month.
  • Minutes to UC Berkeley and major shopping/dining corridors.
  • Ideal for buyers seeking a project or investment in a vibrant, established community.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-07 For Sale NaN
2022-12-09 Pending NaN
2024-01-14 For Sale NaN
2024-01-19 For Sale NaN
2024-03-10 Price Estimation 877201
2024-10-27 For Sale 899990
2024-11-08 Pending NaN
2024-11-19 For Sale NaN
2025-01-08 Pending NaN
2025-01-14 Sold 849990
2025-01-19 For Sale 849990
2025-02-10 Pending NaN
2025-02-11 Pending 874990
2025-03-10 Sold 1350000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.41
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.64
DESOTO INC 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA N N DR 0 CAD009110867 0.65
MANASSE-BLOCK TANNING CO 1300 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1304, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125204 0.66
ALBANY LDFL CO Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94706, USA N N NF 0 CAD000607374 0.97
USDA ARS WESTERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER (WRRC) 800 Buchanan Street, Albany, CA 94710-1105, USA Y N NF 0 CA6120507342 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WESTERN ROTO ENGRAVERS INC 1225 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1401, USA 9 1994 N/A 94710WSTRN12256 0.57
A & B DIE CASTING 1417 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1322, USA 10 1998 N/A 94710BDCST1417F 0.59
FLINT INK CORP 750 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1340, USA 12 1991 N/A 94710FLNTN750GI 0.64
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.73
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO 1333 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1317, USA 178 2016 Yes 94710PCFCS1333S 0.74

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.56
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT #3 1415 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.71
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 2 1420 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.77
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 1 1328 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA 0.78
SAFEWAY STORE 1500 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94707-2107, USA OPR: Operating 0.90

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 6
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 6 3
VE 0 0 0 2

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 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
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 1 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 0 0 8

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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