2137 Ward St, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

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Property Overview:

2137 Ward St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94705, built in 1925. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 713 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and retains its 1920s Craftsman charm. The estimated home value ranges from $834,989 (Redfin) to $1,143,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Willard Middle, Sylvia Mendez Elementary, and Berkeley Technology Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 77.7% white-collar jobs, 22.3% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.8°F (January), 74.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 30.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $106,355.
    • Average annual spending: $71,140.

Property Features:

  • Charming 1920s Craftsman with wainscotting, picture molding, and fir wood floors.
  • Updated kitchen: Engineered oak flooring, granite counters, newer appliances, and original built-ins.
  • Front bedroom: Wood flooring; back bedroom: New wood-style linoleum, double-paned window.
  • Dedicated laundry room for convenience.
  • Large front yard and small backyard with a prolific lemon tree.
  • Set back from the street for privacy and seclusion.
  • Fixer opportunity: Needs significant updates but has great potential.
  • Rental estimate: $3,054–$3,923/month.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable to Berkeley Bowl, Lee’s Market, and Shattuck Market for groceries.
  • Nearby coffee shops: Lindgren’s Coffee and Cafe, Mudrakers Cafe, Allegro Coffee Company.
  • Nearby restaurants: Kirala, Frausto’s Mexican Food, Musashi.
  • Close to parks: YAP & Grove Street Park, Halcyon Commons Park, Willard Park.
  • Convenient to Downtown Berkeley, UCB, BART, and major transportation routes.
  • Located on Ward Street’s Victorian Row—a historic and desirable area.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2008-05-08 For Sale 499000
2008-06-07 For Sale 450000
2008-06-14 Off Market NaN
2008-06-27 Sold 437000
2015-07-16 Rental 3200
2024-03-12 Price Estimation 834989
2025-02-07 For Sale 825000
2025-02-18 Pending NaN
2025-03-12 Sold 920000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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)
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.16
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.19
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.19
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.27
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.42
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.79
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.88
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.97
SAFEWAY STORE 6310 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618-1332, USA OPR: Operating 0.98
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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 2
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
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
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 0 1

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 3
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