Property Overview:
925 Modoc St is a single-family Craftsman bungalow in the Northbrae neighborhood of Berkeley, CA 94707, built in 1918. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,308 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,750 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and a large detached structure (ideal for storage or workshop). The estimated home value is $1,132,530 (Redfin) and $895,700 (alternate estimate).
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, Martin Luther King Middle, and Albany High.- 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:
- First time on the market in over 60 years; embodies Berkeley charm.
- Spacious living room and formal dining room with original wood trim and classic wainscoting.
- Generous eat-in kitchen with pantry area.
- Two bedrooms on main level; plus room upstairs (ideal for office, studio, or guest room).
- Freshly landscaped front and backyards for gardening, play, or relaxation.
- Long driveway leads to a large detached structure (previously with water/electricity; ideal for storage, workshop, or hobbies).
- Second full bath and laundry area in the basement.
- Peek-a-boo SF Bay views from the front porch.
- Lovingly maintained and ready for its next chapter.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Northbrae location just off Solano Avenue with easy access to cafés, restaurants, and shopping.
- Close to parks: Thousand Oaks School Park, Monterey-Colusa Park, Contra Costa Rock Park.
- Convenient to grocery stores: Safeway Community Markets, Andronico’s Market, Safeway.
- Nearby coffee shops: Starbucks, Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Brazilian Breads.
- Nearby restaurants: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, Kirin, Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine.
- Rental estimate: $3,750–$4,523/month (Redfin).