Property Overview:
717 Hilldale Ave is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1924 and extensively renovated in 2006. It features 3+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,678 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached 2-car garage with 50-amp charger. The estimated home value is $1,722,000 (last sold for $1,340,000 in 2015).
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 Oxford Elementary at West Campus, Martin Luther King Middle, and Albany High.- Average SAT score: 1,150 (higher than 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:
- Beautifully renovated Tudor with open floor plan and classic details.
- Chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and bay view corner windows.
- Cathedral living room with stone fireplace and multi-paned windows.
- French doors open to front porch balcony and formal dining room with access to back garden and patio.
- Primary suite: Walk-in closet, multi-paned windows overlooking private garden, ensuite bath with double sinks, towel warmer, and separate WC.
- Downstairs office/family room with private entrance and large storage closet.
- Attached 2-car garage with interior access and 50-amp charger.
- Gorgeous landscaped garden with big lawn and flagstone patio.
- Sunny, peaceful setting in the Berkeley hills.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, beautiful neighborhood in the Berkeley hills.
- Convenient to shops and restaurants: Minutes to Chez Panisse, Cheeseboard, Solano Avenue, and UC Berkeley.
- Ideal for indoor/outdoor living, family life, and entertaining.