Property Overview:
95 Alvarado Rd is a single-family home in Berkeley, CA 94705, built in 1950. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,659 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,150 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, partial basement, and detached garage. The estimated home value is $1,614,254–$1,759,000.
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: 1,112 (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:
- Beautifully updated 1930’s Claremont jewel with library and den/guest room additions.
- Great kitchen with all appliances, table, and cabinets included.
- Versatile upper-level flex room—ideal for home office, nursery, or creative space.
- Inviting living room, formal dining room, and multiple rooms with indoor-outdoor flow to a private courtyard and garden.
- Architectural character: coved ceilings, sloping roofline, Tudor Revival stained glass windows.
- Detached garage, partial basement, and easy access to public transportation.
- Convenient commute to San Francisco.
Location Benefits:
- Coveted street just above the iconic Claremont Hotel.
- Close to fine dining, boutique shopping, top-rated schools, and East Bay parks.
- Nearby grocery stores: Olive Amphora-Berkeley Oil Works, Star Grocery, Derby Food Center.
- Nearby coffee shops: Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Souvenir Coffee, Timeless Coffee.
- Nearby restaurants: Meritage at the Claremont, Paragon Bar & Cafe, Meritage.
- Nearby parks: John L. Garber Park, Chabot Recreation Center, Rockridge Park.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to public transportation and major highways.