Property Overview:
59 Parkside Dr is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1915. It features 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,999 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,612,000.
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, Claremont 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:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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:
- Early 20th-century charm blended with bold, modern design.
- Reimagined in the 1990s by architect Bill Dutcher.
- Mostly single-level layout with accessibility in mind.
- 5+ bedrooms, including an updated primary suite with luxurious walk-in shower and stunning tilework.
- Multiple rooms open to lush, romantic gardens with patios, seating nooks, and winding paths.
- Detached office/studio for work or creativity.
- Built-in furniture, Dutch doors, playful peek-throughs, and vibrant finishes throughout.
- 2,880 sq. ft. (per R-1H zoning).
Location Benefits:
- Located on a sought-after Claremont street.
- Moments from cozy cafés and top-tier dining.
- Offers a private oasis feel with lush gardens.
- Lifestyle-focused: Combines character, elegance, and wonder—perfect for those seeking a unique, inspiring home.