Property Overview:
1617 Channing Way is a multi-family (duplex) home in Berkeley, CA 94703, built in 1925. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,384 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,009 sq. ft. lot. The property includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,015,942 – $1,175,000.
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 Washington Elementary, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 67.0% white-collar jobs, 33.0% 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:
- Multi-family (duplex) layout with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- 1,384 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,009 sq. ft. lot.
- Parking garage included.
- Built in 1925 with classic architectural details.
- Zoned R-2 (multifamily residential).
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to grocery stores (Alex Market, Mercado Maya, Three Stone Hearth), coffee shops (Mo’joe Cafe, Maya Cafe, Starbucks), and restaurants (Mehak Indian Cuisine, Homemade Cafe, Mim Thai Cuisine).
- Close to parks: Becky Temko Tot Park, Presentation Park, Charlie Dorr Mini-Park.
- Family-friendly community with a growing population and diverse age groups.
- Central Berkeley location with access to public transportation and city amenities.