Property Overview:
943 Fresno Ave is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94707, built in 1918. It offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,188 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,220 sq. ft. lot. The home features a parking garage and has an estimated value between $1,361,388 and $1,658,000.
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 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:
- Classic 1918 Craftsman with extensive remodeling preserving original style and quality.
- Spacious living and dining rooms with built-ins and pocket doors.
- Updated eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances (Thermador, Fisher/Paykel, Miele) and Cambria quartz counters.
- Hardwood floors and ~9-ft tray ceilings throughout.
- Primary bedroom with skylights, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and luxurious bathroom (shower, clawfoot tub, custom vanity).
- Sunroom/home office and versatile detached creative space (~370 sq. ft.) for art, yoga, or office use.
- Large detached garage with permits.
- Beautifully landscaped garden with patio, raised beds, fruit trees, and play areas.
- Turnkey condition with electrical and plumbing updates.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Northbrae neighborhood—less than one block to Solano Ave shopping and dining.
- Close to Monterey Market, UC Berkeley campus, parks (Contra Costa Rock Park, Monterey-Colusa Park, Indian Rock Park), and BART.
- Highly-rated school district and vibrant community.
- Walkable to grocery stores (Andronico’s, Safeway), coffee shops (Peet’s, Starbucks), and restaurants (Bangkok Jam, Ajanta, Jerusalem Organic Kitchen).
- Excellent curb appeal and rare opportunity for Berkeley home ownership.