1628 Tyler Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2390, USA

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Property Overview:

1628-1630 Tyler St is a multi-family investment property in the Ashby neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. The property consists of two well-maintained buildings on a single lot: a front-facing triplex (1628) and a rear 4-plex (1630), totaling seven units. The unit mix includes one 4-bedroom/2-bath, one 3-bedroom/2-bath, one 3-bedroom/1-bath, and four 1-bedroom/1-bath units. The property offers 5,200 sq. ft. of rentable living space on a 6,750 sq. ft. lot and features a parking garage. Built in 1910, the property has undergone over $800,000 in capital improvements since 2019, with 5 of 7 units fully renovated to high-end, contemporary standards.

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 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 67% white-collar jobs, 33% 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:

  • Seven units:
    • 1 x 4-bed/2-bath
    • 1 x 3-bed/2-bath
    • 1 x 3-bed/1-bath
    • 4 x 1-bed/1-bath
  • Fully renovated units with modern, high-end finishes (over $800,000 invested since 2019).
  • Current gross rent: $70,276.80; potential gross rent: $129,676.80 (when fully rented).
  • Potential Net Operating Income (NOI): $107,198.04+ (with upside potential of 15%).
  • Flexible unit configurations: Some units have separate entries for possible mini-rentals.
  • Contemporary kitchens with granite or stone counters, new cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
  • On-site laundry, parking, and storage available.
  • Professionally managed; leasing by the room available in select units.
  • Walk Score: 88, Bike Score: 98—exceptional walkability and bikeability.
  • 10-minute walk to Ashby BART, 10-minute bike ride to UC Berkeley.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Ashby neighborhood: High demand for rentals, strong tenant retention, and long-term stability.
  • Close to amenities: Shops, dining, entertainment, and public transit.
  • Consistent cash flow: Strong in-place rental income with room for growth.
  • Turnkey investment: Ideal for investors seeking immediate returns and long-term value appreciation.
  • Open house opportunities: Multiple dates available for viewing.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-02-01 For Sale NaN
2019-03-19 Sold 2880000
2019-05-21 Pending NaN
2019-06-14 Sold 2080000
2023-10-18 Off Market NaN
2024-03-13 For Sale 2380
2024-07-07 For Sale 1300
2024-08-06 For Sale 3585
2024-09-03 For Sale 2985
2024-10-07 For Sale 4600
2024-12-01 For Sale 3250
2025-01-01 For Sale 3900
2025-02-06 For Sale 2975000
2025-04-24 For Sale 4300
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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 0.52
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.68
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.84

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.74
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.78
OLIVER RUBBER CO 1200 65th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-1134, USA 13 1997 N/A 94662LVRRB12006 0.80
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.81
WR GRACE & CO CONN 1175 59th Street, Oakland, CA 94608-2242, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608WRGRC11755 0.91
CMC STEEL FABRICATORS INC. DBA CMC FONTANA - EMERYVILLE 6655 Hollis Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1031, USA 2 2008 N/A 94608CMCST6655H 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 0.34
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.61
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.66
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.67
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.69
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.83
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.84
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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 0
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
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North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
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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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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