Property Overview:
2743 Alcatraz Ave is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1907. It features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,922 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, exquisite gardens, and a remodeled chef’s kitchen.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 18% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 14.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Chabot Elementary, Claremont Middle, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 77.7% white-collar jobs, 22.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 12,566 (13% growth since 2000).
- 47.7% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.94%); second largest: 45-54 years (13.81%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.8°F (January), 74.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $106,355.
- Average annual spending: $71,140.
Property Features:
- Enchanting Brown-Shingled Craftsman with architectural splendor and vintage details.
- Gorgeously remodeled chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and high-end appliances.
- Expansive deck, exquisite grounds, and an original carriage house from the early 1900s.
- Private, lush outdoor spaces for gardening, entertaining, or play.
- Spacious living, dining, and sunroom for gatherings or relaxation.
- Generous primary suite with walk-in closet and updated bath.
- Grand front porch, high ceilings, desirable floor plan, and gated driveway parking.
- Modern updates throughout while preserving original charm.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location near College Avenue, Claremont, and UC Berkeley.
- Walkable to acclaimed restaurants, shops, markets, spa, and public transit.
- Ideal for California indoor/outdoor living with seamless flow between spaces.
- Family-friendly community with strong job market and excellent schools.