Property Overview:
5 Maybeck Twin Dr is a single-family home in the Berkeley Hills, CA 94708, built in 1963. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,520 sq. ft. of living space on a 9,196 sq. ft. lot. The home boasts mid-century architecture, vaulted beam ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and captivating San Francisco Bay views from every room. The estimated home value is $1,199,000 (last sold for $1,750,000 in 2020).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 21.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Oxford Elementary, Cragmont Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Berkeley High.- Average SAT score: 1150 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,059 (8.1% growth since 2000).
- 63% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 65-74 years (13.56%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk, very low tornado risk, minimal flood risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 75.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 29.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $120,690.
- Average annual spending: $80,028.
Property Features:
- Mid-century modern design with period details and architectural significance (Maybeck-inspired, designed by Bob “Red” Kleyn-Schorel).
- Open floor plan with vaulted beam ceilings (upper floor) and beamed ceilings (lower floor).
- Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and gorgeous terrazzo entrance floor for abundant natural light and curb appeal.
- Mahogany stairs and random plank oak hardwood floors (recently refinished).
- Raised hearth fireplace with gas starter and numerous built-ins.
- Large walk-in closets in all bedrooms.
- Updated kitchen with seamless flow to a spacious deck for indoor-outdoor entertaining.
- Separate home office and combined laundry/home gym space.
- Extensive seismic retrofit (2021) and Tesla EV charger in a 2-car carport.
- Private drive on “Nut Hill” with panoramic Bay views.
Location Benefits:
- Prestigious Berkeley Hills location, minutes to U.C. Berkeley, Gourmet Village, Rose Garden, Codornices & Glendale/Laloma Parks, Tilden Park, and 2 BART stations.
- Architectural pedigree and rare opportunity to own a piece of Berkeley history.
- Commuter-friendly and close to top-rated schools, parks, and cultural amenities.