Property Overview:
2316 Carleton St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1908. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,530 sq. ft. of living space. Additional highlights include a parking garage, spacious office, sunroom, and a full basement.
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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Willard Middle, Sylvia Mendez Elementary, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—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:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.1°F (January), 74.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.0 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $42,192.
- Average annual spending: $38,324.
Property Features:
- Classic Berkeley brown shingle with treehouse feel and romantic charm.
- 4 large bedrooms and a spacious office upstairs, surrounded by treetops.
- Sunroom, full basement with abundant storage and workshop space.
- Updated kitchen with marble counters and breakfast nook.
- Dining room with original window seat, built-in cabinet, and secret pass-through drawers to the walk-in pantry.
- Family room opens to a park-like, verdant backyard.
- Stylish updated bathrooms and generous closets.
- Gleaming hardwood floors, coved ceilings, and picture rail trim.
- Car-optional neighborhood with friendly neighbors and tree-lined streets.
Location Benefits:
- Outstanding location:
- 4 blocks to Willard Park
- 7 blocks to Berkeley Bowl
- 3/4 mile to Elmwood shops
- Under 1 mile to Ashby or Downtown Berkeley BART
- Perfect for those seeking character, charm, and a walkable lifestyle.
- Ideal for families, professionals, and anyone looking for a forever home in a vibrant community.