Property Overview:
2818 9th St is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1905. It features 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 860 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on a nearly 7,000 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $742,300.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 9.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Yu Ming Charter, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 63.0% white-collar jobs, 37.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 8,407 (20.5% growth since 2000).
- 62.6% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.23%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.76%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 46.3°F (January), 75.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 25.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $43,345.
- Average annual spending: $39,140.
Property Features:
- Historic bungalow—one of Berkeley’s oldest homes, relocated to a spacious lot.
- Flexible layout:
- One bedroom upstairs, one downstairs in the main house.
- Second building with a spare bedroom—ideal for guests, studio, or work-from-home.
- Artist studio:
- Large, light-filled space with tall ceilings, skylights, water, electricity, and walls of windows opening to the garden.
- Outdoor amenities:
- Vegetable beds, patios, and a large parking area.
- Unique character:
- Not a cookie-cutter home—full of soul, light, and Berkeley charm.
- Perfect for those seeking a creative, inspiring environment.
Location Benefits:
- Steps from Berkeley Bowl and other local amenities.
- Supports a true Berkeley lifestyle—ideal for artists, creatives, and families.
- Inviting, community-oriented neighborhood with a strong sense of character.