2960 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA

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Property Overview:

2960 Benvenue Ave is a historic Craftsman duplex in Berkeley, CA 94705, built in 1907. It offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,715 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,569 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is between $1,957,000 and $2,263,628. Features include beautiful redwood trim, updated kitchen, Inglenook fireplace, and off-street parking.

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, and Berkeley Technology Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1,112 (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:

  • Meticulously maintained brown shingle Craftsman with historic charm and modern updates.
  • Gated front garden for privacy; lush landscaping and mature trees.
  • Spacious living & dining rooms with divided glass windows and garden patio views.
  • Gracious stairwell leads to 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths upstairs, including a primary retreat with nursery/office.
  • Kitchen opens to multiple seating areas, outdoor kitchen, spa/sauna area, and outdoor shower.
  • Ample storage and gated driveway parking.
  • Can be used as a duplex; includes parking garage.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Elmwood location: Quiet street, steps from shops, restaurants, UC Berkeley campus, and public transit.
  • Nearby parks: Colby Park, Chabot Recreation Center, Bushrod Park.
  • Convenient to grocery stores (Whole Foods, Star Grocery, Ver Brugge Foods) and coffee shops (A Cuppa Tea, Timeless Coffee, Alta Bates Cafe).
  • Serene oasis perfect for family living, entertaining, and enjoying Berkeley’s vibrant community.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1999-11-11 For Sale 595000
1999-11-20 Off Market NaN
1999-12-15 Sold 777000
2016-07-19 Sold 750000
2022-06-21 Off Market NaN
2025-03-07 For Sale 2595000
2025-03-20 Pending NaN
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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 0.39
CARLSON GARAGE 2105 Parker Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2719, USA OPR: Operating 0.80
BERKELEY ICELAND 2727 Milvia Street, Berkeley, CA 94703-2206, USA OPR: Operating 0.83
WHOLE EARTH ACCESS Ashby Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501, USA OPR: Operating 0.84
UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY 2000 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94720-8902, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
BLAKE STREET 2029 Blake Street, Berkeley, CA 94704-2603, USA OPR: Operating 0.91
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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 1

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 1 11
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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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