Property Overview:
3838 Buell St is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1910. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a small study, and 1,088 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes wall-to-wall carpets, a large yard ideal for gardening, and a parking garage. The estimated home value is $693,200.
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 Community Day, Urban Montessori Charter, and Frick United Academy of Language.- 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%); second largest: 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:
- Large yard: Perfect for gardening, relaxing, or planting food.
- Two bedrooms plus a small study.
- Wall-to-wall carpets throughout.
- Small pet negotiable.
- No smoking allowed.
- One-year lease with references and deposits required.
- Close to freeway, Mills College, and other amenities.
- Potential for investors/developers:
- 6200 sq. ft. lot offers room for remodeling, expansion, or redevelopment (e.g., residential multiplex or off-campus housing).
- Minutes from Lake Merritt, Piedmont, Montclair, and Maxwell Park.
Location Benefits:
- Oasis in the city with a large, private yard.
- Convenient access to major neighborhoods and colleges.
- Investment potential due to lot size and location near Mills College.
- Family-friendly community with a growing population.