1616 Harmon St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA


Property Overview:

1616 Harmon St (also known as 65th St) is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1906. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,520 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, large yard, basement for storage, and a very large kitchen-family room. The estimated home value is $791,500 (sold for $500,000 in 2016).


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 Malcolm X Elementary, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, and Berkeley Technology Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 67.0% white-collar jobs, 33.0% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than 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:

  • Whimsical, fun, two-level home on a deep, tree-lined lot.
  • Large living room with many windows, flowing into a great dining/family room open to the kitchen and backyard.
  • Open kitchen: New countertops, large island, stainless steel appliances.
  • Main floor: Primary bedroom, updated full bathroom, huge laundry room with red floor and closets.
  • Second level: Two bedrooms, full bathroom, large hall closet, office/playroom.
  • Outdoor space:
    • Large deck with built-in seating for entertaining.
    • Brick fireplace at yard’s end for cozy gatherings.
    • Vegetable gardens with mature plants (including artichokes).
  • Basement for storage.
  • Walkscore: 92; Bikescore: 97.
  • Off-street parking and easy access to major highways and Ashby BART.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Close to Ashby BART and major highways.
  • Large yard and sprawling lot for gardening, play, and entertaining.
  • Versatile spaces: Ideal for quiet retreats, lively gatherings, or inspiring gardens.
  • Vibrant, growing community with a mix of families and young professionals.

Price and Status History

date type price
1997-02-19 Rental 110000
1997-11-12 Off Market NaN
1998-05-14 Rental 126276
2016-01-28 Sold 547600
2023-01-01 Price Estimation 1045818
2025-04-09 For Sale 895000
2025-04-25 Pending NaN
2025-05-12 Sold 1009000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GRANT LABORATORIES 6020 Adeline Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1424, USA N N NF 0 CAD093982866 0.28
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.64
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.91
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.91
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WR GRACE & CO CONN 1175 59th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-2242, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608WRGRC11755 0.73
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.75
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.79
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.83
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.85
WHITNEY RESEARCH TOOL CO 5679 LANDREGAN ST, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA 22 1998 N/A 94608WHTNY5679L 0.86
CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC. DBA CMC FONTANA - EMERYVILLE 6655 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1031, USA 2 2008 N/A 94608CMCST6655H 0.96
FLECTO CO INC 1000 45th Street, Oakland, CA 94601, USA 11 1998 N/A 94608FLCTC10004 0.97
BERKELEY FARMS CORP 4550 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608-3388, USA 6 1997 N/A 94608BRKLY4550S 0.99
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.99

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.49
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.57
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.79
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.85
K-MART EMERYVILLE SHOPPING CTR, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.86
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.89
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.94

Flood Risk Info

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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
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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
Very high 0 0 0 0

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 1

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