Property Overview:
3653 38th Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1948. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom, and 1,165 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes rich hardwood floors, dual pane windows, a wood-burning fireplace, an attached 1-car garage with laundry, and detached studio spaces. The estimated home value is $835,700 (sold for $700,000 in 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 23.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 18.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Laurel Elementary, Bret Harte Middle, and Community Day.- Average SAT score: 860 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 64.2% white-collar jobs, 35.8% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.6% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 27,919 (3.7% growth since 2000).
- 67.9% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.59%), followed by 35-44 years (15.13%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.3°F (January), 74.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $73,990.
- Average annual spending: $55,676.
Property Features:
- California Bungalow with white picket fence in the Laurel neighborhood.
- Remodeled bathroom: New vanity, quartz countertop, and new tiles.
- Eat-in kitchen: Granite countertops, white cabinets, and modern light fixtures.
- Detached studio spaces: Ideal for home office, artist studio, or storage.
- Backyard: Lemon, Fuji apple, and pear trees, lawn area, and patio cover.
- Fresh paint throughout and generous-sized bedrooms.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location in the revived Laurel District.
- Walking distance to top Oakland dining: Sequoia Diner, Communite Table, Farmer Joe’s, Joe’s Modern Thai (Michelin 2024), Degrees Plato, Ghost Town Brewery, Donut Savant, and more.
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to Highway 580, BART, and direct transbay bus to San Francisco.
- Perfect for families and those seeking a vibrant, walkable neighborhood.