Property Overview:
7157 Buckingham Blvd is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 2003. It features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,540 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a three-car garage (with EV charger), soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and a standalone sauna. The estimated home value is $1,490,000 (last sold for $1,078,000 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Population:
- Community of 12,566 residents (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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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: John Muir Elementary, Claremont Middle, Oakland Technical High (top-ranked).
- Average SAT score: 1112 (566 Math, 546 English)—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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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.
- No snowfall.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $106,355.
- Average annual spending: $71,140.
Property Features:
- Modern construction (built 2003), impeccably maintained (clean inspections, compliant sewer lateral).
- Three spacious bedrooms and three well-appointed bathrooms on the upper level.
- Expansive living room with fireplace and formal dining room on the main level.
- Sparkling kitchen with stainless steel appliances, coffee bar, and dedicated desk area.
- Adjoining family room opens to a large stone/tile deck—ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining.
- Low-maintenance outdoor living with green vistas and minimal-upkeep planting areas.
- Three-car garage with interior access storage and EV charger.
- Standalone sauna.
- Quiet, serene setting with quick access to Rockridge, Elmwood, Berkeley, Orinda, BART, and freeways.
Location Benefits:
- Scenic Claremont Hills location near the Oakland/Berkeley border—Berkeley postal address, Oakland services.
- Feeds into top-ranked Oakland Technical High School.
- Minutes from vibrant dining, shopping, and cultural amenities.
- Easy commute to San Francisco via BART and freeways.
- Perfect for entertaining, family living, and enjoying California’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle.