2915 Benvenue Ave c, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

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Property Overview:

2915 Benvenue Ave Unit C is a condominium in Berkeley, CA 94705, built in 1980. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,608 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a parking garage. The estimated home value ranges from $959,000 to $996,546.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Willard Middle, Emerson Elementary, Berkeley Technology Academy, The Academy, Maybeck High School, and East Bay School For Girls.

    • Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English), above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 77.7% white-collar jobs, 22.3% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.8°F (January), 74.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 30.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $106,355.
    • Average annual spending: $71,140.

Property Features:

  • Standalone cottage in the Elmwood neighborhood (technically a site condo, no HOA fees).
  • Upper level:
    • Owner’s 1-bedroom unit with soaring wooden ceilings & beams.
    • Bamboo & ceramic tile flooring, fireplace, sunny deck.
    • Remodeled kitchen and updated bath with quartz tub/shower.
    • Abundant natural light from windows and skylights.
    • Separate dining area, large living room with study space and built-in bookcases.
    • Walk-in closet in master bedroom with 15-foot ceilings.
  • Lower level:
    • Separate rental unit (approx. $24K annual income), with its own kitchen and bathroom.
    • Ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or pied-à-terre.
  • Parking: Garage space plus one off-street parking spot.
  • Laundry area included.
  • Landscaped gardens and peaceful setting.
  • No HOA fees.

Location Benefits:

  • Minutes from UC Berkeley campus and public transportation.
  • Walkable to cafes, restaurants (Shen Hua, Cugini Manzone, Italian Homemade), grocery stores (Whole Foods, Star Grocery), and coffee shops (Beanery, Timeless Coffee, A Cuppa Tea).
  • Near parks: Colby Park, Chabot Recreation Center, John L. Garber Park.
  • Vibrant, thriving neighborhood with a mix of families, students, and professionals.

Rental & Investment Potential:

  • Estimated rental value: $3,372–$4,273/month.
  • Comparable sales: 2300 Oregon St 1, 5283 Broadway Ter Unit 3B, 5351 Belgrave Pl Unit 2C.
  • Strong rental demand due to proximity to campus and amenities.
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Price and Status History

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1998-03-31 Sold 210000
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2025-05-07 For Sale 1195000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SAFEWAY STORE 6310 College Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618-1332, USA OPR: Operating 0.50
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.75
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.84
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
UNIVERSITY OF CA- CHEMISTRY LATIMER HALL, RM B-4, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.90
PE BERKELEY UNIV OF CALIF, BERKELEY CAMPUS, Berkeley, CA 94720-0001, USA OPR: Operating 0.93
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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
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 1 0
South Hayward Oakland West 0 1 0
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
Very high 0 0 0 0

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 1 0 11
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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