1635 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA

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Property Overview:

1635 Channing Way is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1907. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,064 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, enclosed entry porch, and antique tiled fireplace. The estimated home value is $1,318,000.

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 Washington Elementary, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1,112 (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:

  • Classic 1907 Craftsman bungalow with period details: arches, sunny enclosed entry porch, and vintage tiled fireplace.
  • Converted garage and study/office off the bedroom for extra space.
  • Original hardwood floors in most rooms.
  • Bathroom and kitchen need updates; newer foundation, heating, and recent roof tune-up.
  • Modern backyard studio (not a legal ADU, but built with permits; has half-bath and plumbing for shower).
  • Prime location between Poets Corner and Downtown Berkeley neighborhoods.
  • Walk Score: 83, Bike Score: 95—close to dining, shopping, parks, UC Berkeley, BART, and freeway access.

Location Benefits:

  • Excellent central location near schools and downtown amenities.
  • Urban access with strong walkability and bikeability.
  • Ideal for those seeking classic charm with potential for updates and expansion.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1986-05-23 Sold 129500.0
2006-07-19 For Sale 549000.0
2006-08-29 Off Market NaN
2006-09-29 Sold 581272.5
2017-01-01 Rental 10557.0
2018-01-01 Rental 10944.0
2022-01-01 Price Estimation 1175915.0
2022-03-19 Off Market NaN
2023-01-01 Price Estimation 1198170.0
2024-01-01 Price Estimation 1174422.0
2025-04-24 For Sale 825000.0
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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 0.74
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.91

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 0.89

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.50
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.53
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.59
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.62
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.69
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.71
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.83
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.83
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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 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
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
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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 1 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 4
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