1542 Lincoln St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

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Property Overview:

1542 Lincoln St is a single-family home in North Berkeley, CA, built in 1921. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,124 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $1,273,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Ruth Acty Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 67.0% white-collar jobs, 33.0% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 74.8°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 28.8 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $49,050.
    • Average annual spending: $42,374.

Property Features:

  • Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home in a prime North Berkeley location.
  • Freshly updated and move-in ready with hardwood floors, built-in bookcase, and gas fireplace.
  • Remodeled kitchen with Carrara marble counters, stainless steel appliances, and French doors opening to a sunny deck—ideal for indoor/outdoor living.
  • Remodeled bathroom with tasteful finishes (all permitted).
  • Basement space with laundry area and potential for other uses.
  • Backyard: Patio for relaxing or BBQs, Fuji apple tree and citrus trees.
  • Recent improvements: New roof, dual-pane windows, attic insulation, sewer lateral, and BESO compliance.
  • 2 blocks from North Berkeley BART and close to Monterey Market/Cafe Roma retail area.

Location Benefits:

  • Excellent access to public transportation (2 blocks from BART).
  • Highly rated Berkeley Public Schools.
  • Walkable neighborhood near parks, markets, and cafes.
  • Perfect for families, commuters, and those seeking a vibrant community.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1974-08-02 Off Market 28500
2011-05-12 For Sale 575000
2011-07-13 For Sale 549900
2011-09-13 For Sale 515000
2011-10-11 Pending NaN
2011-11-10 Sold 505000
2023-10-17 Rental 4500
2025-04-02 For Sale 995000
2025-04-17 Pending NaN
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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 0.05

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)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.58
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.70
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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 9
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 0 1
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 0 1 11
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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