1637 Le Roy Ave #2, Berkeley, CA 94709, USA


Property Overview:

1637 Le Roy Ave, 2 is a condominium unit in Berkeley, CA, built in 1925. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a bonus room (potential 3rd bedroom or office), and approximately 1,232 sq. ft. of living space (buyer to verify). The home includes a shared parking garage and boasts classic Craftsman-style architecture. The estimated home value is $869,400.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 14.2% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 16.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier, Berkeley High, and Martin Luther King Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—above state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 76.5% white-collar jobs, 23.5% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 9,949 (12.8% growth since 2000).
    • 30.3% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 20-24 years (23.98%), followed by 25-34 years (23.41%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.6°F (January), 75.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 29.1 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $58,772.
    • Average annual spending: $47,749.

Property Features:

  • Extraordinary Craftsman-style upper-level flat in a well-maintained two-unit building.
  • Honduran mahogany window frames, internal single doors, and French doors.
  • Hardwood floors throughout.
  • Living room with cathedral ceilings and working fireplace.
  • 29 windows with Bay, City, Campanile, and Golden Gate Bridge views.
  • Original cabinetry, classic built-in ironing board, and abundant storage closets plus bonus attic storage.
  • Private patio area—ideal for grilling and entertaining.
  • Shared garage.
  • Bonus room for use as a third bedroom or home office.
  • First time on the market since 2003.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Northside Berkeley location—near UC Berkeley.
  • Listen to Campanile bells and enjoy sunset views behind the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Light-filled residence with soaring ceilings and classic architectural details.
  • Ideal for academics, professionals, or anyone seeking a unique historic home in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood.

Price and Status History

date type price
2003-05-13 For Sale NaN
2003-05-27 For Sale 484000
2003-06-26 Off Market NaN
2003-07-25 Sold 484000
2023-10-12 Off Market NaN
2025-01-21 For Sale 895000
2025-02-11 Sold 958000
2025-02-18 Sold 895000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LABORATORY 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA Y N NF 0 CA4890008986 0.23

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.34
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.58
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.63
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.74

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