1740 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

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Property Overview:

1740 9th St is a single-family residence (technically a condo, lives like a house) in Berkeley, CA 94710, built in 1930. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 816 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,500 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value ranges from $941,000 to $1,085,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 9.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 9.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
    • Overall crime risk: Moderate (6 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Jefferson Elementary, Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (higher than state average of 975).
    • Schools are rated very good.

  • Job Market:

    • 63% white-collar jobs, 37% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 8,407 (20.5% growth since 2000).
    • 62.6% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.23%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.76%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk.
    • Very low tornado risk.
    • Minimal/low flood risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.3°F (January), 75.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 25.9 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $43,345.
    • Average annual spending: $39,140.

Property Features:

  • Sunny, hip home on a tree-lined street close to central Berkeley.
  • Walkscore: 91 (walker’s paradise); Bike Score: 97 (biker’s paradise).
  • Updated kitchen (2019) with midcentury Wedgewood stove.
  • Two sunny bedrooms with generous closets.
  • Sleek, updated bathroom (2019).
  • Freshly refinished wood floors and freshly painted inside and out.
  • Colorful garden, front porch, sun-filled back patio, and side yards—ideal for gardening and relaxing.
  • Privacy fences and easy street parking.
  • Attached garage with ample storage.
  • No HOA fees.
  • Design-forward updates throughout.
  • Backyard with fruit trees (lemon, Fuji apple, strawberries) and raised vegetable beds (asparagus, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, kale).
  • Finished, electrified shed (potential office, workshop, or studio).
  • New roof (Nov 2023).
  • Located on the 9th Street bike path; close to 4th Street Shops, Gilman foodie district, James Kenny Park, and Berkeley Marina.

Location Benefits:

  • Extremely walkable and bikeable; close to North Berkeley BART, Whole Foods, Philz Coffee, restaurants, and more.
  • Calm, private, and family-friendly neighborhood.
  • Perfect for urban gardeners, commuters, and those seeking a vibrant Berkeley lifestyle.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1988-07-22 Sold 232500
1992-02-28 Rental 74500
1995-10-25 Sold 151000
2003-04-26 For Sale 335000
2003-05-07 Delisted NaN
2003-06-03 Sold 401409
2005-09-16 For Sale 479000
2005-10-19 For Sale 479000
2005-11-16 Delisted NaN
2005-12-16 Sold 485000
2019-08-08 For Sale 725000
2019-08-21 Pending NaN
2019-09-19 Sold 921000
2025-05-09 For Sale 788000
2025-05-17 For Sale 788000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
DESOTO INC 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA N N DR 0 CAD009110867 0.38
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.54
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.60
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.60
MANASSE-BLOCK TANNING CO 1300 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1304, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125204 0.67
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.75
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.87
ELECTRO-COATINGS IND 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA N N NF 0 CAD009116211 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.39
A & B DIE CASTING 1417 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1322, USA 10 1998 N/A 94710BDCST1417F 0.51
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.55
FLINT INK CORP 750 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1340, USA 12 1991 N/A 94710FLNTN750GI 0.64
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO 1333 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1317, USA 178 2016 Yes 94710PCFCS1333S 0.66
WESTERN ROTO ENGRAVERS INC 1225 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1401, USA 9 1994 N/A 94710WSTRN12256 0.69
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.78
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.82
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 1.00

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.41
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT #3 1415 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.60
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 2 1420 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.63
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 1 1328 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA 0.70
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
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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 8
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 9
VE 0 0 0 4

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
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
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
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 2 2

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 3
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