Property Overview:
2833 Best Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1923. It features 2+ bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,266 sq. ft. of living space (public records note 1,358 sq. ft.). The home includes a formal dining room, fireplace, large backyard with a view, and a parking garage. The property is being sold as-is and has a termite report of $38,000. The estimated home value is $718,700.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 23.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 18.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Melrose Leadership Academy, Oakland Unity High, and Frick United Academy of Language.- Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 64.2% white-collar jobs, 35.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 27,919 (3.7% growth since 2000).
- 67.9% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.59%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.13%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.3°F (January), 74.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $73,990.
- Average annual spending: $55,676.
Property Features:
- Appraiser notes: “A real diamond in the rough!”
- 2+ bedrooms with formal dining room.
- Fireplace in the living area.
- Large backyard with view—ideal for entertaining or gardening.
- Parking garage.
- Being sold as-is; termite report of $38,000.
- RD-1 zoning.
- Maxwell Park neighborhood.
Location Benefits:
- Family-oriented community with a majority of households having children.
- Convenient access to local schools and job opportunities.
- Commuter-friendly location within Oakland.
- Potential for value-add with renovation and repairs.