4185 Howe Street, Oakland, CA 94611-5117, USA

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Property Overview:

4185 Howe St is a duplex in Oakland, CA, built in 1930 with 1,740 sq. ft. of living space. The estimated home value is $1,255,000. The upper unit features 1 bedroom + office and 1 bath; the lower unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and in-unit laundry. The property includes a one-car garage, basement with storage and laundry, and both units are updated and move-in ready.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 18.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 14.6% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Piedmont Avenue Elementary, Oakland Technical High, and Westlake Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1204 (619 Math, 585 English)—above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 76.7% white-collar jobs, 23.4% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 35,488 (4.1% growth since 2000).
    • 52.2% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.34%); second largest: 45-54 years (15.89%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 43.4°F (January), 73.9°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 30.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,487.
    • Average annual spending: $70,704.

Property Features:

  • Duplex: Upper unit (1 bed + office, 1 bath); Lower unit (2 beds, 2 baths, in-unit laundry).
  • One-car garage and basement with storage/laundry.
  • Both units updated and vacant—move-in ready.
  • Flexible use: Ideal for owner-occupants (live in one, rent the other) or investors.
  • Walkable location: Close to shops, restaurants, and amenities near Piedmont Avenue and Kaiser.

Location Benefits:

  • Vibrant, family-friendly neighborhood with a growing population.
  • Excellent schools with above-average SAT scores.
  • Strong job market and low unemployment.
  • Convenient urban living with amenities within walking distance.
  • High earthquake risk but low flood/tornado risk.
  • Mild weather year-round.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1985-11-01 Rental 141000
1988-08-12 Sold 408500
2022-04-29 Off Market NaN
2024-03-29 For Sale NaN
2024-04-22 Pending NaN
2025-03-20 For Sale 950000
2025-05-12 Sold 950000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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 1 0 1
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 3
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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 0 1
North Hayward San Leandro 0 0 0
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0
South Hayward San Leandro 0 0 1

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
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 0

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 0 1
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