Property Overview:
927 Santa Barbara Rd is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA, built in 1935. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,231 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and is currently valued at approximately $1,063,000.
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 Oxford Elementary at West Campus, 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:
- Elegant remodeled split-level with Bay views.
- Gourmet kitchen: Viking stove, Bosch appliances, Sub-Zero fridge, granite countertops.
- Bathroom: Marble tile & designer fixtures.
- Hardwood floors throughout.
- Office with private entrance.
- Dedicated laundry room.
- French doors open to a sunny patio/yard.
- 1-car garage.
- Bonus room and classic details: Dutch door, built-in nooks, and garden views.
- Inviting living room with fireplace and open-concept kitchen.
- Large formal dining room—ideal for gatherings.
- Versatile bedrooms with garden access and indoor-outdoor flow.
Location Benefits:
- Berkeley Hills retreat: Classic charm with modern updates.
- Scenic hillside with Bay Bridge and city skyline views.
- Proximity to Solano Avenue & Gourmet Ghetto—two of Berkeley’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
- Peaceful, family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities.
- Perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the best of Berkeley living.