Property Overview:
904 Alvarado Rd is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 2000. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3,976 sq. ft. of living space. The home boasts Golden Gate Bridge & hill views, a gourmet kitchen, family room, formal living & dining rooms, a large master suite with bay view & fireplace, upstairs laundry, and a downstairs bedroom & bath perfect for an au-pair or in-law. Designed by Phillip Perkins in a Modern Mediterranean style.
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, Willard Middle, and Berkeley Technology Academy.- 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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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:
- Modern Mediterranean Villa designed by Phillip Perkins.
- Dramatic living room with fireplace and curved staircase.
- Office with built-in bookcases and unique electric train feature.
- Serene dining room leading to an open kitchen with large island, ample counter/cabinet space, and built-in eating nook.
- Family room with built-ins, fireplace, and sliding doors to deck and lawn.
- Primary suite: Fireplace, grand bay views, soaking tub with jets, large stall shower, and abundant closet space.
- Upstairs laundry room.
- Lower level: 4th bedroom & bath, wine cellar, storage, and 2-car garage.
- Seismically sound construction.
- Easy access to Hwy 13 & 24.
- Perfect for entertaining and multi-generational living.
Location Benefits:
- Breathtaking Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views.
- Adjacent to Claremont Canyon Preserve for serene, green outlooks.
- Commuter-friendly: Quick access to major highways.
- Spacious, flexible layout ideal for families, guests, or au-pair/in-law arrangements.
- Great for entertaining with multiple indoor/outdoor living spaces.