Property Overview:
2649 Dana St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1938. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,134 sq. ft. of living space, with a bonus room and an attached garage. The estimated home value is $1,425,000 (last sold for $820,000 in 2015).
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, Berkeley High, and Sylvia Mendez Elementary.- Average SAT score: 1,112 (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:
- Classic California Bungalow with period details and hardwood floors.
- Large living room with a cozy fireplace and spacious bedrooms.
- Formal dining room and large eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook.
- Bonus room (potential 3rd bedroom) and garage-converted den.
- Freshly painted inside and out, with brand-new windows.
- Backyard with mature trees, side and back yards for gardening or entertaining.
- Attached garage for convenient parking.
- Prime location: Walking distance to UC Berkeley, Berkeley Bowl, BART, Downtown Berkeley, shopping, restaurants, and parks.
Location Benefits:
- Highly walkable to UC Berkeley campus, Telegraph Ave corridor, Whole Foods, CVS, and local parks.
- Convenient access to public transportation (BART) and major amenities.
- Ideal for students, faculty, and those seeking a vibrant, central Berkeley lifestyle.