Property Overview:
1998 San Antonio Ave is a single-family Mediterranean home in Berkeley, CA 94707, built in 1929 by Walter Steilberg (protégé of Julia Morgan). The home offers 4–5 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms, and 3,478–4,153 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.31-acre double lot. Features include a grand living room with cathedral ceiling, large fireplace, French doors to gardens and patios, formal dining room, panelled study, updated eat-in kitchen, and a 2-car garage with workshop. The property includes membership to a private park with pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball, and picnic areas. Landscaped by Thomas Church. Estimated value: $2,770,596.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 10% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 22.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Thousand Oaks Elementary, Albany High, and Martin Luther King Middle.- Average SAT score: 1150 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,620 (5.7% growth since 2000)
- 66.2% families with children
- Largest age group: 45–54 years (15.82%)
- Second-largest: 65–74 years (13.13%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.7°F (January), 76.3°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,569
- Average annual spending: $73,396
Property Features:
- Architectural pedigree: Designed by Walter Steilberg (Julia Morgan protégé)
- Grand living room: Cathedral ceiling, giant fireplace, picture window, French doors to yard
- Formal dining room: Opens to inviting patio, beautiful light fixtures
- Study/office: French doors to tile patio and garden
- Updated eat-in kitchen: Ample cabinets, tiled counters, butler’s pantry, marble island
- Upstairs: 4–5 bedrooms, 3–4 baths, including a primary suite with balcony and spa-like bath
- Original and updated bathrooms
- Double lot: Original landscape design by Thomas Church
- Extensive retrofitting and foundation work
- 2-car garage and workshop
- Membership to private park: Pool, tennis, pickleball, basketball, picnic area
- Easy commute: Short drive to BART
- Nearby amenities: World-class food, shopping, parks, and academia
Location Benefits:
- Walkable to parks: John Hinkel Park, Frederick Park, Great Stoneface Park
- Close to grocery stores: Andronico’s Market, Youngs Market, Safeway
- Nearby coffee shops: Peet’s Coffee, Starbucks, Raxakoul Coffee and Cheese Market
- Restaurants: Jerusalem Organic Kitchen, Main Street Pizza, Ele Thai Cafe
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and vibrant neighborhood life
- Classic California lifestyle: Indoor-outdoor living, lush gardens, and private recreation facilities