Property Overview:
751 The Alameda is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94707, built in 1926. It offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,487 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,655 sq. ft. lot. The home features a parking garage, original architectural details, and Bay views. The estimated home value ranges from $1,262,000 to $1,493,916.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 10% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 22.8% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Thousand Oaks Elementary, Albany High, and Martin Luther King Middle.- Average SAT score: 1150 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 81.7% white-collar jobs, 18.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,620 (5.7% growth since 2000).
- 66.2% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.82%); second largest: 65-74 years (13.13%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 45.7°F (January), 76.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 27.2 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,569.
- Average annual spending: $73,396.
Property Features:
- Historic “fixer” with original details and gracious layout.
- Main level: Foyer, elegant living room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen opening to backyard, 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath.
- Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath.
- Garage with interior access to a large, unfinished basement (potential for ADU or creative workspace).
- Bay views from select rooms.
- Verdant backyard and potential for custom renovation.
- Proximity: Less than 1/4 mile to Solano Avenue shops, cafés, and restaurants; within 1/2 mile of Thousand Oaks Park and other parks/playgrounds.
Location Benefits:
- A+ location in the coveted Thousand Oaks neighborhood.
- Close to grocery stores (Andronico’s, Safeway), coffee shops (Peet’s, Starbucks), and restaurants (Main Street Pizza, Cactus Taqueria).
- Near parks: Frederick Park, Great Stoneface Park, Contra Costa Rock Park.
- Excellent schools and family-friendly community.
- Easy access to public transportation, UC Berkeley, and major amenities.