Property Overview:
530 Gravatt Dr is a single-family Mediterranean home in the Claremont Hills area of Berkeley, CA 94705, built in 2009. It features 4+ bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 4,238 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,773 sq. ft. lot. The home boasts soaring ceilings, designer finishes, and large South Bay views. Includes a two-car attached garage, elevator, and bonus/gym room.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 18% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 14.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include John Muir Elementary, Willard Middle, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- Average SAT score: 1112 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 77.7% white-collar jobs, 22.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 12,566 (13% growth since 2000).
- 47.7% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.94%); second largest: 45-54 years (13.81%).
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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: 43.8°F (January), 74.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 30.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $106,355.
- Average annual spending: $71,140.
Property Features:
- Stylish Mediterranean design with designer finishes and cathedral beamed ceilings.
- Open floorplan with elegant living room (French limestone gas fireplace), side office/library.
- Spacious dining room with balcony for South Bay views.
- Eat-in chef’s kitchen: Blue Star range, Sub Zero fridge, quartz counters, ample pantry.
- Family room and media room for entertaining.
- Luxurious master suite: marble bath, walk-in closet, private balcony, French limestone fireplace.
- Additional bedrooms: share bath and laundry closet.
- Bonus room/den, indoor-outdoor patio.
- Two-car garage with internal access, elevator to all floors.
- Multi-zone heating/air conditioning for comfort.
- Excellent indoor-outdoor flow; perfect for entertaining and sunsets.
Location Benefits:
- Hillside setting with stunning South Bay, city, and hills views.
- Berkeley mailing address, Oakland taxes.
- Easy access to Claremont Club & Spa, Domingo, Elmwood, Rockridge shops, restaurants, and amenities.
- Convenient transportation: highways, BART, TransBay buses.
- Resort-style living minutes from the best of the East Bay.
- Open house: Sunday 2–4:30 PM.