2512 Best Ave, Oakland, CA 94601, USA

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Property Overview:

2512 Best Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1925. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,119 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and is currently valued at $721,600.

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 Melrose Leadership Academy, Fremont High, and Oakland Charter Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 860 (Math: 447, English: 413), 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-Mediterranean bungalow in Maxwell Park.
  • Thoughtfully updated while retaining original details:
    • Warm hardwood floors, classic wood trim, elegant coved ceilings.
    • Vintage fireplace in a light-filled living room.
  • Formal dining room for entertaining.
  • Updated kitchen with modern conveniences and timeless style.
  • Bonus room off the kitchen—ideal for home office, studio, or den.
  • Two light-filled bedrooms share an updated bath.
  • Private, fully fenced backyard with deck—perfect for relaxing or gatherings.
  • Unfinished basement for ample storage.
  • Classic, cool, and effortlessly livable.

Location Benefits:

  • Desirable Maxwell Park neighborhood.
  • Family-friendly community with a growing population.
  • Convenient to local schools and amenities.
  • Ideal for those seeking character, comfort, and a vibrant neighborhood setting.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1977-08-17 Rental 43500
1989-08-04 Sold 163000
2018-01-01 Rental 4718
2019-12-02 Sold 615000
2019-12-03 Sold 579950
2019-12-05 Sold 385000
2019-12-06 Sold 800000
2019-12-10 Sold 717500
2019-12-18 Sold 826000
2019-12-27 Sold 630000
2025-05-05 For Sale 679000
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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 0.62
ROBERTS TIRES 4333 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94619, USA N N OS 0 CAD053044053 0.73
BRANN STREET MERCURY 6408 Brann Street, Oakland, CA 94605-2011, USA N N RO 0 CAN000909323 1.00

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 0.93
B & P MARBLE INC 1044 44th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601-4425, USA 14 2010 N/A 94601BPMRB10444 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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 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
North Hayward Hayward 0 0 0
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
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