Property Overview:
199 Fairlawn Dr is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1952. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,372 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and has an estimated value of $999,200.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 21.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary at West Campus, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1150 (593 Math, 557 English)—well above the state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,059 (8.1% growth since 2000).
- 63% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 65-74 years (13.56%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 75.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 29.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $120,690.
- Average annual spending: $80,028.
Property Features:
- Mid-century modern gem, meticulously maintained by one owner since 1964.
- Brown shingle exterior with exposed wood beam ceilings, oak floors, and expansive windows offering a green vista and peek-a-boo San Francisco skyline views.
- Kitchen inspired by Julia Child’s kitchen with unfussy cabinets and pegboard.
- Dining room and kitchen open to a brick patio and large sun-filled level garden with a blooming chestnut tree.
- Main floor: Bedroom, bath, and study (formerly a bedroom).
- Entry level: Primary bedroom, bath, laundry, and multiple storage closets.
- Street level expansion (2019):
- Guest suite or home office/rentable unit (last rented for $1,300/month), with bath, kitchenette, and French doors to a front patio—potential for multi-generational living or rental income (buyer to investigate).
Location Benefits:
- Seamless connection to nature with garden and patio spaces.
- Family-friendly community with strong school options and high educational achievement.
- Commuter access to the Bay Area and San Francisco views.
- Potential for rental income or multi-generational living.