2430 Fifth St STE K, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

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Property Overview:

2430 5th St, Unit D is a modern tri-level live/work loft in Berkeley, CA 94710, built in 1999. It features 1+ bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 1,505 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes two deeded parking spaces, a private garden patio, and a balcony. The estimated home value is $910,000–$915,700.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 9.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 9.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
    • Overall crime risk: Moderate (4 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Rosa Parks Environmental Science, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Berkeley Technology Academy, Jefferson Elementary, Berkeley High, Martin Luther King Middle
    • Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975)
    • Schools are rated very good

  • Job Market:

    • 63% white-collar jobs, 37% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Population: 8,407 (20.5% growth since 2000)
    • 62.6% families with children
    • Largest age groups: 25–34 years (17.2%), 35–44 years (15.8%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Minimal flood risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.3°F (January), 75.0°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 25.9 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $43,345
    • Average annual spending: $39,140

  • Home Sale Prices:

    • Average sale price for similar homes: $1,133,183–$1,296,554

Property Features:

  • Modern, sophisticated, and bright tri-level loft with a blend of contemporary and warm aesthetics
  • Ground Level:
    • Expansive live/work space with polished concrete floors and dramatic tall ceilings
    • Abundant natural light
    • Full bathroom and updated laundry area (high-end washer/dryer, on-demand water heater)
    • Corner gas heating unit
    • Sliding doors to a private garden patio (ideal for pets, gardening, or entertaining)
    • 220v outlet for maker space/projects
    • Flexibility: Can be used as a second bedroom, office, or studio
  • Main Level:
    • Dramatic arched/vaulted ceilings
    • Gleaming hardwood floors
    • Open-concept, updated chef’s kitchen with large island and two sinks
    • Dining and living area with custom lighting
    • Large balcony for outdoor entertaining
  • Upper Level:
    • Loft-style master bedroom with custom closets, skylight, and full bath
  • Additional Features:
    • Two deeded parking spaces (garage)
    • Pet-friendly
    • Work area can be closed off from living space
    • High WalkScore (80–83) and BikeScore (96)
    • Free BART shuttle, easy freeway/SF commute
    • Near top Berkeley cafes, shops, and recreation (Vik’s Chaat Cafe, CoRo Coffee Room, Berkeley Bowl West, Fourth St shops, etc.)

Location Benefits:

  • Creative, flexible live/work environment—ideal for professionals, artists, and makers
  • Rarely available Redwood Tree Studios community
  • Commuter-friendly: Close to public transit and major highways
  • Vibrant neighborhood with excellent amenities, dining, and shopping
  • Perfect for entertaining, working from home, and enjoying the Berkeley lifestyle
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-12-18 Sold 319000
2003-06-26 Sold 403500
2004-02-27 Sold 509500
2004-04-01 Sold 539000
2005-08-05 Sold 635000
2009-05-14 Sold 515000
2009-12-16 Sold 465000
2011-04-08 For Sale 433000
2011-06-16 For Sale 395000
2011-07-20 For Sale 355000
2011-09-27 Sold 348000
2013-04-12 Sold 500000
2013-05-24 Sold 495000
2016-08-17 For Sale 719000
2016-09-21 Sold 780000
2018-10-19 Sold 815000
2019-02-04 For Sale NaN
2019-02-20 Pending NaN
2019-03-13 Sold 840000
2020-03-26 Sold 930000
2022-09-03 Pending NaN
2023-05-12 For Sale NaN
2023-06-03 For Sale NaN
2023-07-13 Pending NaN
2023-08-02 Sold 1000000
2025-01-22 For Sale 935000
2025-02-25 For Sale 925000
2025-03-19 Pending NaN
2025-04-17 Sold 895000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.08
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.19
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.30
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.47
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.48
MIKE ROBERTS COLOR PRODUCTIONS 6707 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009133190 0.84
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.07
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.10
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.24
ELECTRO-COATINGS OF CALIFORNIA INC 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 17 2023 Yes 9471WLCTRC893CA 0.28
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.32
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.38
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.41
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.57
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.65
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.80

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.04
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.48
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.61
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.71
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.72
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
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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 1 1 6
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 1 4

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 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
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 2 3

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 0 1
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