Property Overview:
29 Live Oak Rd is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 2000. It features 3–4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,944 sq. ft. of living space on a 20,898 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a large chef’s kitchen, formal dining room, sunken living room, separate office, multiple decks with views, and an enormous 2+ car garage. The estimated home value is $1,465,000.
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 John Muir 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:
- Elegant retreat in the Claremont Knolls neighborhood.
- 3–4 generously-sized bedrooms, including a sumptuous primary suite.
- 2.5 beautifully appointed bathrooms.
- Separate office for work or study.
- Large chef’s kitchen open to the family room/great room.
- Formal dining room and large sunken living room for entertaining.
- Multiple decks with breathtaking views from every rear-facing window.
- Large front patio and expansive lot with access to Westview below.
- Enormous 2+ car garage for ample storage and convenience.
- Close to Claremont Resort & Spa, Montclair, Elmwood shopping district, and easy commute options to SF or Contra Costa.
Location Benefits:
- Beautifully situated for grand-scale living.
- Family-friendly community with strong school performance.
- Convenient access to shopping, dining, and major commute routes.
- Stunning views and outdoor living spaces.