2500 Best Ave, Oakland, CA 94601, USA


Property Overview:

2500 Best Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1927. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,110 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $784,400.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 21.3% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Horace Mann Elementary, Fremont High, and Oakland Charter Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 56.3% blue-collar jobs, 43.7% white-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.9% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 54,902 (8.9% growth since 2000).
    • 70.9% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.41%).
    • Second-largest: 35-44 years (14.53%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 44.4°F (January), 73.7°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 27.7 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $39,916.
    • Average annual spending: $37,138.

Property Features:

  • Charming Spanish-style home in Maxwell Park with timeless elegance and modern updates.
  • Inviting living room with striking fireplace and detailed wood mantel.
  • Formal dining room with French doors and elegant chandeliers.
  • Refreshed kitchen: New countertops, subway tile backsplash, freshly painted cabinets with new hardware, and a spacious breakfast area.
  • Hardwood floors throughout for warmth and sophistication.
  • Updated bathroom for modern comfort.
  • Bedrooms: Ample closets; primary bedroom with French doors leading to an expansive deck.
  • Backyard oasis: Beautifully landscaped with mature citrus trees, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
  • One-car garage and spacious basement (ideal for storage, home gym, etc.).
  • Recent updates: Newer copper plumbing, dual pane windows, electric subpanel, stained deck, fresh interior paint, roof and sewer line, front auto sprinkler.
  • Convenient location: 1.6 miles to BART, easy access to freeways and public transit.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly: Close to public transportation and major highways.
  • Family-oriented community with a high percentage of families with children.
  • Perfect for entertaining and enjoying serene outdoor spaces.

Price and Status History

date type price
2010-03-19 For Sale 325000
2010-04-14 Pending NaN
2010-04-18 For Sale NaN
2010-05-14 Pending NaN
2010-06-02 Sold 325000
2010-07-02 Sold 325000
2022-04-11 Off Market NaN
2025-01-16 Sold 679000
2025-01-23 Pending NaN
2025-02-03 Sold 767000
2025-02-08 Sold 679000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
NATIONAL LEAD CO & 47th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637144 0.61
ROBERTS TIRES 4333 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619, USA N N OS 0 CAD053044053 0.74
L&M PLATING CO 920 54th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-5619, USA N N NF 0 CAD028797272 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GAROCO LIGHTING INC 4901 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601-5109, USA 1 1989 N/A 94601GRCLG4901E 0.92
B & P MARBLE INC 1044 44th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-4425, USA 14 2010 N/A 94601BPMRB10444 0.96
PRESSURE CAST PRODUCTS CORP 4210 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601-4411, USA 65 2018 Yes 94601PRSSR4210E 0.99
TRANSENE CO OAKLAND 1127 57th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94621-4427, USA 10 2023 Yes 9462WTRNSN11275 1.00

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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 2
AE 0 0 3 5
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
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North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Hayward 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

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 0

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 1

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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