Property Overview:
3911 Norton Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,701 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on a double lot (13,420 sq. ft.). The estimated home value is $860,500.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 25.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 21.8% (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:
- 65.6% white-collar jobs, 34.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.5% (slightly lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 31,177 (1.9% growth since 2000).
- 61.5% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.43%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.96%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.9°F (January), 73.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 28.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $66,009.
- Average annual spending: $51,592.
Property Features:
- Spacious one-level ranch with large rumpus room.
- Updated kitchen, fresh paint, and custom hardwood floors.
- New roof and high-end doors & cabinets.
- Detached double car garage with a large office (260+ sq. ft.) and half bath—ideal for work from home or guest room.
- Owned solar power system.
- Meticulous landscaping on a large lot with a creek at the rear boundary.
- Outdoor seating area next to the creek in a nature preserve.
- Fruit trees: persimmon, apple, orange, lemon, Asian pear, peach, and plum blossom.
- Koi fish pond with rockery fountain.
- Perfect for gatherings with friends and family.
- Close to Lincoln Square Shopping Center, Merritt College, gym, and transportation.
- Privacy and convenience in a desirable neighborhood.
- ‘As is’ sale with $7,270 Section I pest clearance.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to shopping, education, fitness, and transportation.
- Family-friendly community with a strong presence of families with children.
- Ideal for entertaining and enjoying outdoor living in a private, natural setting.