Property Overview:
954 Keeler Ave is a single-family Mediterranean home in Berkeley, CA 94708, built in 1934. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,974 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,580 sq. ft. lot. The home includes an attached two-car garage, cathedral ceilings, exposed carved wooden beams, and expansive western-facing views of the Bay, Bay Bridge, San Francisco, and Mount Tam. The estimated market value ranges from $1,334,000 to $1,875,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 12.8% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 21.9% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cragmont Elementary, Oxford Elementary, and Martin Luther King Middle.- 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: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 11,059 (8.1% growth since 2000)
- 63% families with children
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%)
- Second-largest: 65-74 years (13.56%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Minimal flood risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 44.7°F (January), 75.9°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 29.2 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $120,690
- Average annual spending: $80,028
Property Features:
- Classic Mediterranean architecture with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, arched entries, and hardwood floors
- Expansive western-facing views of the Bay, San Francisco, and Mount Tam
- Flexible floor plan:
- Main floor: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
- Lower level: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, family room with fireplace, laundry/mudroom
- Updated kitchen with stone counters, hex tile backsplash, and large format tile floor
- Formal dining room with built-in hutch
- Original details: Spanish wrought iron sconces, chandeliers, divided light metal casement windows, original tile fireplace
- Large deck and sunny landscaped garden—ideal for entertaining and relaxation
- Private gated courtyard and level-in access from garage
- Multi-generational living potential with excellent separation of space
Location Benefits:
- Gorgeous panoramic views of city lights, bay, bridges, and sunsets
- Blocks to parks, shopping, dining, and UC Berkeley campus
- Excellent schools and family-friendly community
- Commuter access to major Bay Area destinations
- Al fresco entertaining with expansive decks and gardens