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:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 63.5% white-collar jobs, 36.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 5.8% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.1°F (January), 74.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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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.