Property Overview:
2310 Blake St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94704, built in 1906. It features 10 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 1,583 sq. ft. of living space on a 1,816 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and is currently estimated at $1,153,000–$1,180,000. The property recently sold for $1,300,000 (April 2020) and has generated $8,800/month in rental income.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
- Moderate overall crime risk; 1 registered offender within 1 mile.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Willard Middle, Sylvia Mendez Elementary, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1112 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 70.8% white-collar jobs, 29.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk, very low tornado risk, minimal flood risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.1°F (January), 74.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $42,192.
- Average annual spending: $38,324.
Property Features:
- Classic, warm, and inviting Berkeley home with high ceilings in the living room.
- Dining room adjoins the living room and leads to a large eat-in kitchen.
- Kitchen opens to a sunny backyard space.
- Upstairs: Four bedrooms plus a sunroom.
- Parking garage included.
- Flexible use: Live in, rent out, or both; strong cash flow potential.
- Delivered vacant at end of May—ready for owner-occupant or investor.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location between Telegraph and Shattuck Avenues.
- Convenient to shopping, cafes, restaurants, and transportation.
- Short distance to UC Berkeley and attractions like the Pacific Film Archive, Greek Theatre, and Zellerbach Hall.
- Desirable East Bay neighborhood with strong rental demand and vibrant community.