Property Overview:
2341 Carleton St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1902. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,467 sq. ft. of living space. Additional highlights include a detached studio with .25 bath, a parking garage, and an estimated home value of $1,694,000 (last sold for $1,430,000 in 2016).
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 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $42,192.
- Average annual spending: $38,324.
Property Features:
- Magical 1902 Craftsman surrounded by lovely gardens and mature fruit trees.
- Flexible layout:
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms across three levels.
- Bonus room for TV/play, bonus area, and detached studio with .25 bath.
- Legal ADU with full kitchen and separate entrance—rental or guest potential.
- Modern updates:
- Updated kitchen and baths, newer windows, hardwood floors, rooftop solar, and extensively updated systems.
- Natural light: Oversized windows and large skylights.
- Outdoor living:
- South-facing front porch, large patio, raised steel planter bed, redwood hot tub, outdoor shower, and spa area.
- Storage: Full-height attic for seamless storage.
- Parking: Garage included.
Location Benefits:
- Walkscore 94: Walk to Berkeley Bowl, Willard Park, and Zellerbach Hall.
- Charming tree-lined street in South Berkeley.
- Perfect for garden lovers, entertaining, and flexible living arrangements.