2014 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704-1935, USA

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Property Overview:

2014 Channing Way is a multi-family Victorian building in Downtown Berkeley, CA, built in 1893. The property consists of 6 units: 4 studios and 2 two-bedroom, one-bath apartments, totaling 3,699 sq. ft. of living space. Each unit is newly remodeled and fully furnished, with private off-street parking. The building features a magical garden and is located in the 94704 ZIP Code within the Berkeley Unified attendance zone.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & Demographics:

    • Community population: 23,741 (20.9% growth since 2000)
    • 24.7% families with children
    • Largest age group: 20-24 years (45.95%)
    • Second-largest: 15-19 years (22.16%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 8.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 5.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby: Berkeley High, Washington Elementary, Willard Middle
    • Average SAT score: 1112 (higher than state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 70.8% white-collar jobs, 29.3% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.1°F (January), 74.8°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 30.0 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $42,192
    • Average annual spending: $38,324

Property Features:

  • Newly remodeled & fully furnished units
  • 2-bedroom, 1-bath units in a charming Victorian 6-plex
  • Private off-street parking for each unit
  • High-speed internet and all utilities included in rent
  • Magical garden and outdoor living spaces
  • Walking/biking score: 95-97 (walker’s paradise)
  • Centrally located: Steps to BART, AC Transit, shops, restaurants, and entertainment
  • Blocks from UC Berkeley—ideal for students, faculty, and professionals

Investment & Location Benefits:

  • Stable investment in a market with strong rental demand and low vacancy rates
  • Consistent influx of students, faculty, and professionals ensures reliable occupancy
  • Prime location near Downtown Berkeley’s transit, dining, and retail hubs
  • Limited housing supply supports steady rent growth and long-term appreciation
  • Dependable cash flow and sustained value in a high-performing Bay Area rental market
  • Easy access to UC Berkeley, Telegraph Avenue, People’s Park, Berkeley Art Museum, and more
  • Excellent connectivity to San Francisco and the greater Bay Area via BART

Rent Comparison:

  • Compare the rent for this listing with the average rent in Berkeley to assess value and market competitiveness.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2023-01-01 Rental 93411
2024-01-01 Tax Assessment 1833784
2024-10-02 Off Market NaN
2024-10-07 Rental NaN
2024-12-08 Off Market NaN
2025-02-26 For Sale 1625000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.91

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)
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.17
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.24
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.31
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.39
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.48
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.63
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.85
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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
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AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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
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North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 1 0
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 1 0

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 1 5
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