2506 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708, USA

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Property Overview:

2506 Buena Vista Way is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94708, built in 1926. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,064 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,337 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and boasts architectural charm with preserved period details. The estimated home value is $1,529,099 (with some sources estimating around $754,700).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 21.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary at West Campus, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.

    • Average SAT score: 1150 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 11,059 (8.1% growth since 2000).
    • 63% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 65-74 years (13.56%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 75.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 29.2 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $120,690.
    • Average annual spending: $80,028.

Property Features:

  • Elegant 1926 Tudor across from the historic Maybeck Studio.
  • Stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and the Campanile.
  • Light-filled living room with vaulted, wood-beamed ceiling and stone fireplace.
  • Formal dining room leading to a charming kitchen with French blue cabinetry, decorative tile, and stainless steel appliances.
  • Intimate breakfast room opens to a flower-lined deck.
  • Main floor: Bedroom and full bath with nearly level entry.
  • Upstairs: Two bedrooms with original wood floors, unpainted millwork, and period hardware; shared hall bath.
  • Full basement with separate entrance offers ADU potential, two office rooms, and workshop space.
  • Outdoor spaces: Large deck, private garden with mature fig and lemon trees.
  • Architectural charm and preserved details throughout.

Location Benefits:

  • Moments from the Gourmet District and UC Berkeley.
  • Walkable yet elevated setting.
  • Close to Greenwood Common, Codornices Park, and the Berkeley Rose Garden.
  • Nearby amenities: Seven Palms Food Center, Cub Market, Safeway (groceries); D’Autremont Fine Dining, Brewed Awakening, Quickly (coffee); Jasmine Thai, Stuffed Inn, La Burrita (restaurants).
  • Rental estimate: $4,322–$5,477/month.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-04 For Sale NaN
2023-01-06 Pending NaN
2024-04-01 Price Estimation 1529099
2025-04-01 For Sale 1095000
2025-04-10 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LABORATORY 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA Y N NF 0 CA4890008986 0.39

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
LAWRENCE BERKELEY LAB ONE Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720-8099, USA OPR: Operating 0.50
MCDONALD RESTAURANT 1998 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704-1032, USA OPR: Operating 0.69
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.70
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.71
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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
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AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 2
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 Richmond 0 1 0
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South Hayward Oakland West 0 1 0
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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
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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 1

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 1 5 11
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