Property Overview:
617 59th St is a single-family home in the North Oakland/Bushrod Park area of Oakland, CA, built in 1908. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,421 sq. ft. of living space (per tax records). The property sits on a 3,484 sq. ft. lot and includes a partially-developed basement and garage. The estimated home value is $532,400 (last sold for $928,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Population & Demographics:
- Community population: 21,705 (0.1% growth since 2000)
- 47.1% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (25.91%)
- Second-largest: 35-44 years (17.67%)
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 29.2% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 24.2% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
- Relatively unsafe compared to state averages
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Sankofa United, Oakland International High, Claremont Middle
- Average SAT score: 776 (389 Math, 387 English), below state average of 975
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Job Market:
- 60.3% white-collar jobs, 39.8% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 7.7% (higher than state average of 4.7%)
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $40,648
- Average annual spending: $37,540
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 43.9°F (January), 73.8°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 29.9 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
Property Features:
- Vintage 1908 home with expansion potential (partially-developed basement & garage)
- Reconfiguration options for layout and design
- Classic period details: original crown moldings, coffered ceilings, bay windows
- Sun-drenched main level with 9’ ceilings
- Large custom kitchen: entertaining island, pantry cabinets, coffee bar station
- Multiple bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
- Backyard oasis: custom-built pergolas, space to relax and entertain
- Parking: 1-car garage with inside access, driveway parking, EV charge connection (in some remodeled homes)
- Bonus spaces: office nook, legal in-law unit (in some nearby homes), converted garage for extra space
Location Benefits:
- Vibrant, centrally located neighborhood with pride of ownership
- Close to BART, freeways, schools, shops, cafes, Berkeley, CAL, Rockridge, parks
- Walkable to local amenities: Peet’s Coffee, Temescal shops, community garden, Bushrod courts, kids park
- Easy highway access for commuters
- Desirable for families, creatives, and those seeking a project or move-in ready home