Property Overview:
1527 Virginia St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1900. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,110 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,400 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, partially finished basement, and has an estimated value of $1,669,000 (last sold for $1,235,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Ruth Acty Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 67% white-collar jobs, 33% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 17,997 (13.4% growth since 2000).
- 48.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (20.61%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.58%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 74.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $49,050.
- Average annual spending: $42,374.
Property Features:
- Turn-of-the-century Victorian charm with classic architectural details and high ceilings.
- Light-filled rooms with huge windows and airy layout.
- Spacious, updated country kitchen—ideal for culinary enthusiasts.
- Primary bedroom opens to a deck with San Francisco Bay views.
- Inviting front porch and second-floor deck.
- Expansive, landscaped yard with raised beds, veggie garden, mature fruit trees, grassy play area, and secluded patio.
- Partially finished basement—perfect for art studio, gym, home office, or storage.
- Potential for expansion or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).
- Numerous updates throughout the home.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet and private, set back from the street at the rear of a deep lot.
- Blocks to BART and the Monterey/Hopkins shopping district.
- Walkable to local favorites: Cafenated Coffee, Cheeseboard, North Berkeley Wine Imports, Totland Park.
- Ideal for gardeners and those seeking a blend of city amenities and country living.
- Family-friendly neighborhood with a strong sense of community and vibrant gardens.