1539 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA

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Property Overview:

1539 Walnut St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1921. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,270 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $1,251,000. The home has no garage or driveway; residents use on-street parking with available residential permits.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & 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%).

  • Job Market:

    • 76.5% white-collar jobs, 23.5% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $58,772.
    • Average annual spending: $47,749.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.6°F (January), 75.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 29.1 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, Martin Luther King Middle, Berkeley High.
    • Average SAT score: 1112 (higher than state average of 975).

  • 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%).

Property Features:

  • Two-story home with a light and bright interior.
  • Main Floor:
    • Kitchen with updated cabinetry, quartz countertops, pantry, and new flooring.
    • Laundry area (washer & dryer included).
    • Wood-burning fireplace.
    • Living and formal dining rooms.
  • Upper Level:
    • Two bedrooms.
    • Elegant bath with skylight, refinished tub/shower, glass shower enclosure, new vanity and fixtures.
    • Bonus room with windows on three sides.
    • French doors in the front bedroom open to a balcony overlooking the street.
  • Recently refreshed with new paint and refinished wood floors.
  • No garage or driveway; on-street parking with residential permits.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly desirable North Berkeley neighborhood.
  • Walkable to renowned restaurants and shops:
    • The Cheeseboard, Gregoire’s, Vanne Bistro, Café Parisien, Peet’s Coffee, Chez Panisse, and Walnut Square.
  • Close to UC Berkeley and Downtown.
  • Public transportation (BART) nearby.
  • Vibrant, urban lifestyle with easy access to amenities and cultural attractions.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1978-06-01 Off Market 28000
1992-05-06 Sold 255000
2023-09-11 Off Market NaN
2024-08-15 Sold 255000
2025-02-14 For Sale 1000000
2025-02-25 Pending NaN
2025-02-26 Pending NaN
2025-03-19 Sold 1450000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.73
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LABORATORY 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA Y N NF 0 CA4890008986 0.75

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 0.46
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.76
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.86
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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 9
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