906 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

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Property Overview:

906 Hearst Ave is a multi-family Victorian home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1900. The property offers 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and approximately 2,124 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot. The home features three separate units (main home plus two apartments), a detached studio, and a parking garage.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population:

    • Community of 8,407 residents (20.5% growth since 2000).
    • 62.6% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (17.2%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.8%).

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 9.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 9.8% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:

    • Nearby: Rosa Parks Environmental Science, Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle, Berkeley High.
    • Average SAT score: 1112 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 63% white-collar jobs, 37% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 7.3% (higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 46.3°F (January), 75.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 25.9 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $43,345.
    • Average annual spending: $39,140.

Property Features:

  • Victorian architecture with artful touches:
    • 4-color exterior, metal sculptures, stained glass window, custom cabinetry, balcony railings, and high ceilings.
  • Eco-friendly upgrades:
    • Radiant heat, solar panels, high-efficiency mini split HVAC, EV car charger, grey water irrigation.
  • Flooring:
    • Chestnut floors (main home), hazelnut floors (studio).
  • Outdoor amenities:
    • Ipe wood deck, bamboo fencing, cedar hot tub, meandering garden paths, treehouse, fruit trees, storage sheds.
  • Detached studio:
    • Yoga/dance wall, sleeping loft, skylights.
  • Flexible layout:
    • Main home: 3++ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open flow to garden.
    • Ground level: 2/1 renovated unit and 1/1 unit (ideal for intergenerational living, home office, guests, or rental income).
  • Artistic elements:
    • Bryan Tedrick designed entryway and deck art.
  • Permaculture-inspired garden:
    • Drought-tolerant landscaping, shared neighbor garden (collaborative project, access via east side gate).

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Berkeley location:
    • Close to 4th Street shops & restaurants, Berkeley Marina, Gilman District, and local parks.
  • Transportation:
    • Excellent options, Walkscore: 96, Bikescore: 96.
  • Community living:
    • Emphasis on sustainability, artistry, and neighbor collaboration.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1988-05-19 Off Market 178000
1993-03-25 Rental 82500
1995-07-24 Rental 250000
2002-05-31 Sold 650000
2020-07-23 For Sale 749000
2020-09-17 For Sale 1908108
2020-09-18 For Sale 1908108
2020-09-22 For Sale 1495000
2020-10-28 Sold 1908157
2022-07-27 Pending NaN
2025-04-25 For Sale 1495000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PEERLESS ELECTRIC 2220 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2215, USA N N NF 0 CAD981371313 0.39
BAUM ELECTROLAB 800 Bancroft Way 2ND FLOOR, Berkeley, CA 94710-2251, USA N N NF 0 CAD070148457 0.44
MATRECON INC 2424 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2404, USA N N NF 0 CAT000624197 0.60
SOLID WASTE MGMT CTR SECOND AND, Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637227 0.73
MANASSE-BLOCK TANNING CO 1300 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1304, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125204 0.75
BERKELEY LDFL CO VIRGINIA ST & FT OF UNIVERSITY, Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817746 0.98
GERMAIN’S 2777 Ninth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2648, USA N N NF 0 CAD981377005 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY READY MIX CONCRETE 699 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1727, USA 1 2007 N/A 94710BRKLY699VI 0.37
DAVLIN PAINT CO INC 700 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2221, USA 13 1992 N/A 94710DVLNP700AL 0.39
COURTAULDS AEROSPACE 1608 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1749, USA 120 1995 N/A 94710DSTNC1608F 0.40
A & B DIE CASTING 1417 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1322, USA 10 1998 N/A 94710BDCST1417F 0.58
THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP 2448 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2414, USA 1 1988 N/A 94710THRTC2448S 0.64
BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS 800 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2428, USA 20 2019 Yes 94710CTTRB4THAN 0.68
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO 1333 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1317, USA 178 2016 Yes 94710PCFCS1333S 0.72
FLINT INK CORP 750 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1340, USA 12 1991 N/A 94710FLNTN750GI 0.73
WESTERN ROTO ENGRAVERS INC 1225 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-1401, USA 9 1994 N/A 94710WSTRN12256 0.81
MACAULAY FOUNDRY 811 Carleton Street, Berkeley, CA 94710-2609, USA 52 2001 N/A 94710MCLYF811CA 0.85

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
FRANK’S ENGINEERING CLINIC 1245 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-1708, USA OPR: Operating 0.46
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT #3 1415 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.65
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 2 1420 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA OPR: Operating 0.67
SAAB REPLAY 727 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94710-2431, USA OPR: Operating 0.67
PACIFIC STEEL CASTING CO-PLANT 1 1328 Second Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA 0.75
YAS AUTOMOTIVE 2720 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702-2202, USA OPR: Operating 0.93
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 1 7
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 8
VE 0 0 0 4

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
North Hayward Oakland East 0 0 0
North Hayward Oakland West 0 0 0
North Hayward Richmond 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland East 0 0 1
South Hayward Oakland West 0 0 1
South Hayward Richmond 0 0 0

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 1 2 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 2
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