1625 62nd St, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA


Property Overview:

1625 62nd St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1910. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,404 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a detached 1 bed, 1 bath loft-style ADU/guest cottage, ideal for guests, a home office, or rental income. The estimated home value is $1,293,000 (sold for $435,000 in 2015).


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 Emery Secondary.

    • 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:

  • Beautifully updated 1910 bungalow with original details and contemporary design.
  • Main residence: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
  • Detached ADU/loft/guest cottage: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom—ideal for guests, office, or rental.
  • Sustainability: Owned solar system and battery backup.
  • Living room: Coffered ceilings, crown molding, attic skylights, and abundant natural light.
  • Modern open-plan kitchen with contemporary appliances and finishes.
  • Spacious, landscaped backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing.
  • Storage shed and rare three-car driveway for added convenience.

Location Benefits:

  • Close to BART, local cafes, restaurants, shops, and the popular Tuesday farmers market.
  • Dynamic urban neighborhood with exceptional lifestyle flexibility, charm, and eco-conscious living.
  • Ideal for families, professionals, and those seeking rental income or guest accommodations.

Price and Status History

date type price
1980-01-01 Rental 57500
2015-09-16 For Sale 795000
2015-10-27 Pending NaN
2015-11-02 Sold 1100000
2015-11-07 Sold 1100000
2015-12-07 Sold 1100000
2020-11-24 Sold 453000
2024-01-01 Price Estimation 1293000
2025-05-02 For Sale 1149000

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 0.13
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.70
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.92
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.92
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP EMERYVILLE 5899 Peladeau Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAT080032113 0.98
INDUSTRIAL HARD CHROME 5701 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-2513, USA N N NF 0 CAD980884399 0.99

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 0.68
WHITNEY RESEARCH TOOL CO 5679 LANDREGAN ST, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA 22 1998 N/A 94608WHTNY5679L 0.75
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.79
FLECTO CO INC 1000 45th Street, Oakland, CA 94601, USA 11 1998 N/A 94608FLCTC10004 0.82
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.86
BERKELEY FARMS CORP 4550 San Pablo Avenue, Emeryville, CA 94608-3388, USA 6 1997 N/A 94608BRKLY4550S 0.86
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.93
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.59
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.61
K-MART EMERYVILLE SHOPPING CTR, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.88
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.94
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.94
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.94

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
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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 1

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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