Property Overview:
561 Cragmont Ave is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1953. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,528 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a two-car garage, hardwood floors, fireplace, deck, patio, and laundry/storage areas. The estimated home value is $1,609,000.
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 Cragmont Elementary, Thousand Oaks Elementary, Martin Luther King Middle, and Albany High.- Average SAT score: 1150 (above 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:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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:
- Expansive living/dining room (~450 sq. ft.) with fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tamalpais, Angel Island, Alcatraz, San Francisco, and the Bay.
- Refinished hardwood floors throughout.
- Modern kitchen with Bosch and Fisher & Paykel appliances and a breakfast nook.
- Direct access to a well-tended backyard garden and courtyard.
- Two bedrooms upstairs (one with garden views, one with Bay/bridge views), each with a bathroom (one en-suite, one with tub/spa).
- Primary bedroom and en-suite bath located past a quiet sitting room down a short flight of stairs.
- Legal room and bath downstairs for added flexibility.
- Two-car garage for easy parking.
- Deck and patio for outdoor enjoyment.
- Laundry and storage areas.
Location Benefits:
- Highly rated Cragmont Elementary School just down the street.
- 10-minute drive to UC Berkeley campus and a vibrant selection of local restaurants, shops, parks, and more.
- Exceptional views and quiet residential setting.
- Ideal for families and those seeking both scenic beauty and urban convenience.