Property Overview:
2926 Avalon Ave is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1938. It features 5+ bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 4,034 sq. ft. of living space on over 1/4 acre. The home includes a 2-car garage, grand Mid-Century Modern architecture, and bay views. The estimated home value is $1,152,000.
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 Emerson Elementary, Willard Middle, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- Average SAT score: 1,112 (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%).
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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:
- Grand Mid-Century Modern estate with inspiring architecture and level entry.
- 5+ bedrooms with dedicated baths; several open to a wide deck with bay views.
- Study with original woodwork, built-ins, and fireplace.
- Great room with a dramatic wall of windows and French doors to a huge covered deck for indoor/outdoor living.
- Upstairs: Elegant entry, formal dining room, kitchen, powder room, guest suite (former servant’s quarters), and 2-car garage with internal access.
- Downstairs: 4 spacious bedroom suites (including a massive primary suite), family room, laundry, and storage rooms.
- Large unfinished basement for future expansion or storage.
- Flat, usable grounds on an unusually deep lot in the coveted Claremont neighborhood.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Claremont location: Blocks from Elmwood dining/shopping, Claremont Hotel/Club, UC Berkeley, and Berkeley Tennis Club.
- Estate living with bay views and flat grounds.
- Ideal for families, entertaining, and enjoying world-class neighborhood amenities.