Property Overview:
4633 Davenport Ave is a single-family home in Oakland, CA, built in 1935. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,318 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.29-acre (approx. 1/4 acre) lot. The home includes a parking garage, hardwood floors, and panoramic bay and city views. The property last sold for $765,000 (12/15/2017) and is currently estimated at $568,500. Recent listings suggest a value of $1,395,000 after updates.
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:
- Dramatic bay and bridge views from multiple rooms and decks
- Upstairs:
- 3 bedrooms (2 with deck access)
- 1 bathroom
- Nicely preserved hardwood floors in formal rooms
- Fireplace insert in living room
- Lower Level:
- 1 bedroom + study
- 1 bathroom
- Laundry area
- Large unfinished family room
- Outdoor Amenities:
- Brick patio and expansive backyard
- Wide, level mid-yard for patio/play area
- Gardening space and paths to lower lot
- Two small storage structures
- Terraced backyard with flat upper terrace and native oak trees
- Hot tub and newly finished deck
- Recent Updates:
- Refinished hardwood floors
- Designer kitchen with island and gas range
- New wiring throughout
- Solar panels, Tesla Powerwall, car charger, air-conditioning, tankless water heater
- Detached garage
- Energy & Tech:
- Solar, Tesla Powerwall, EV charger
Location Benefits:
- Panoramic views of San Francisco, the Bay, and city lights
- Private, park-like setting on a large lot
- Room for expansion and creative landscaping
- Commuter access to major Bay Area destinations
- Unique opportunity for restoration or further development
- Historic connection: Former home of Dr. Herrick, Mills College professor emeritus