Property Overview:
1641 Grand View Dr is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94705, built in 1993. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,246 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,844 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and boasts a secluded, private setting in the Berkeley Hills. The estimated home value is $1,001,959 (some sources estimate $842,000).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 18% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 14.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include John Muir Elementary, Claremont Middle, and Oakland Technical High.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 77.7% white-collar jobs, 22.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 12,566 (13% growth since 2000).
- 47.7% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.94%); second largest: 45-54 years (13.81%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.8°F (January), 74.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $106,355.
- Average annual spending: $71,140.
Property Features:
- Secluded, private home with no abutting neighbors and a deed-restricted lot next door (no future construction).
- Luxury “tree house” feel, nestled in the Claremont Hills on a flat 1/4 acre lot.
- Open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling windows, vaulted ceilings, white-washed fir paneling, and skylights for abundant natural light.
- Gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances and custom cabinetry—ideal for cooking and entertaining.
- Expansive deck for seamless indoor-outdoor living; perfect for relaxing or dining al fresco.
- Primary suite on the second level with a spa-like en-suite bath.
- Gardener’s paradise: 360-degree gardens with mature olive and maple trees, crab apple blossoms, fig, and Fuyu persimmons, all surrounded by an original-growth redwood grape stake fence.
- No overhead power lines; buffered patio for privacy.
- Rental estimate: $3,849–$4,756/month.
Location Benefits:
- Minutes from Elmwood/Rockridge shopping districts, restaurants, and coffee shops (Peet’s Coffee, Souvenir Coffee, Timeless Coffee).
- Nearby parks: John L. Garber Park, Gateway, and Grizzly Peak.
- Convenient commuter options: Hwys 13 & 24, AC Transit, and Rockridge BART.
- Grocery stores: Olive Amphora-Berkeley Oil Works, Star Grocery, Village Market.
- A rare, magical residence offering privacy, luxury, and proximity to the best of Berkeley and Oakland.