2818 Ninth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA


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:

  • 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%).
  • 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.
  • Job Market:

    • 63.0% white-collar jobs, 37.0% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 46.3°F (January), 75.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 25.9 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
1997-03-06 Sold 150000
2023-08-31 Off Market NaN
2025-04-09 For Sale 997000
2025-04-24 Pending NaN

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.08
BERKELEY IND COURT 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2726, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637235 0.31
MYERS DRUM 1 6549 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009123217 0.48
MIKE ROBERTS COLOR PRODUCTIONS 6707 Bay Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD009133190 0.56
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.59
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.67
EMERYVILLE MARKETPLACE BETW 64th Street, POWELL, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980694418 0.70
CAPITOL REF CO FOOT OF, 64th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637177 0.70
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.80
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP EMERYVILLE 5899 Peladeau Street, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA N N NF 0 CAT080032113 0.96

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
EMERALD PACKAGING INC 2821 Tenth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2710, USA 16 1990 N/A 94710MRLDP2821T 0.10
ASPHALT PRODUCTS OIL CORP 1001 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA 7 1994 N/A 94710SPHLT1001A 0.15
PQ CORP 801 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2615, USA 11 1996 N/A 94710THPQC801GR 0.22
ELECTRO-COATINGS OF CALIFORNIA INC 893 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 17 2023 Yes 9471WLCTRC893CA 0.23
NATIONAL STARCH & CHEMICAL CO 742 Grayson Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2616, USA 39 2004 N/A 94710NTNLS742GR 0.25
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.29
GEO M MARTIN CO 1250 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1121, USA 2 1989 N/A 94608GMMRT12506 0.37
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.42
CLEARPRINT PAPER CO 1482 67th Street, Emeryville, CA 94608-1016, USA 3 1990 N/A 94608CLRPR14826 0.44
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.46

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
VOLKSWAGON-AUDI 2809 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2203, USA OPR: Operating 0.17
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.18
FIGARO GELATO 1017 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710-2807, USA OPR: Operating 0.23
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.26
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.49
WILLIAM APPLIANCES 6451 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland, CA 94608-1264, USA OPR: Operating 0.59

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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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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South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

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 1 2

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 0 1

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