Property Overview:
3541 Custer St is a single-family home in Oakland, CA 94601, built in 1924. It offers a main house with 4 bedrooms & 1 bathroom (newer laminate & tile flooring, granite countertops, large backyard), plus a basement with 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom—essentially two homes for the price of one. The home has 924 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,700 sq. ft. lot. Recent upgrades include a new roof with owned solar panels and a compliant private sewer lateral. The estimated home value is $596,400.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 21.3% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include United for Success Academy, LIFE Academy, and Learning Without Limits.- Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 56.3% blue-collar jobs, 43.7% white-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 7.9% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 54,902 (8.9% growth since 2000)
- 70.9% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.41%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Minimal flood risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.4°F (January), 73.7°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 27.7 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $39,916
- Average annual spending: $37,138
Property Features:
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Main House:
- 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Newer laminate & tile flooring
- Granite countertops
- Large backyard
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Basement:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Separate entrance
- Potential for rental income or ADU
- Unfinished area for further expansion
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Upgrades:
- New roof with owned solar panels
- Compliant private sewer lateral
- Bright entryway & living room
- Kitchen with GE appliances & wood cabinets
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Outdoor Space:
- Fully fenced patio
- Over 16 fruit-bearing trees
- Mature Coast Redwood tree
- Perfect for entertaining
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Parking:
- Garage
Location Benefits:
- Quiet street in Harrington neighborhood
- Easy access to 580 & 880 freeways
- 5 minutes to Fruitvale BART
- Walk Score: 75
- Close to shopping, schools, and public transportation
- Great for multi-generational living or rental income