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Life in the Hills
Framed by Berkeley’s urban core and hundreds of acres of open space, Berkeley Hills is a scenic residential community where hillside homes coexist with neighborhood parks and schools. Although not entirely walkable due to its steep streets and lack of sidewalks, this tree-wrapped community is known for its serene nature and diverse architecture. “The people in the hills are kind of old school, and they don’t like huge environmental impacts. They like the quiet,” says Allen Cain, executive director of the local Solano Avenue Association and a longtime resident of neighboring El Cerrito. But proximity to commercial corridors in both Berkeley and neighboring Albany ensures that, despite their seclusion, residents of the Hills are just minutes away from essential shops, local restaurants and exciting annual events.
Stunning views overlooking the bay from the Berkeley Hills neighborhood.
Berkeley Hills has amazing views of San Francisco.
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Hillside parks and sandy beaches
Berkeley Hills is dotted with neighborhood parks and green spaces, but few can compare to the spacious and colorful Berkeley Rose Garden, which boasts 1,500 bushes of over 250 rose varieties beside a relaxing picnic area and tennis courts. The garden is part of the larger Codornices Park, which was one of the city's first parks and features an extended concrete slide. Smaller spots like Glendale La Loma Park and John Hinkel Park are popular for their playgrounds, while other destinations like Indian Rock Park invite climbers of all levels to test their skills and reach the summit of a massive boulder formation.
Just northeast of the neighborhood, the 2,000-acre Tilden Regional Park boasts miles of hiking and biking trails, a golf course and a sandy beach shore on Lake Anza. The park also features the Regional Parks Botanic Garden, which was founded in 1940 and showcases an incredible variety of native California plant life. And for even more beach access and close-up views of the bay, residents can make their way west to the waterfront in neighboring Albany.
Overview of Tilden Regional Park in the Berkeley Hills neighborhood.
Lake Anza is located inside Tilden Regional Park one of locals' favorite spot during Summer.
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Berkeley schools get high marks
Students in Berkeley Hills reside in the Central elementary zone for the Berkeley Unified School District. Many kids will attend either Cragmont Elementary or Oxford Elementary, which both score grades of A on Niche. After a few years at Longfellow Middle, which scores a B-plus, students can enroll at Berkeley High, which proudly boasts an A-plus on Niche. Here, students can participate in specialized academy programs, including the competitive Academy of Medicine and Public Service, the Arts and Humanities Academy and the Communication Arts and Sciences Academy. And to continue their education close to home, seniors can apply to attend UC Berkeley.
Cragmont Elementary School offers a wide variety of enrichment programs in Berkeley Hills.
Berkeley High School is located in Alameda County.
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Scenic streets and diverse housing options
Berkeley Hills is best known for its narrow, winding and hilly streets showcasing everything from classic Tudor-style architecture to Spanish Revival builds to modern raised ranch-style homes. “A lot of real estate agents classify it as an ‘old money’ area,” Cain says, noting the large size of the homes. “The roads are very narrow, and it can be difficult to navigate.” Some properties offer a more rustic appeal, while others feature sleek, midcentury lines. No matter their size or style, though, these homes are coveted for their location and views of the bay, and prices reflect that. Three-bedroom homes usually sell for just over $1 million, while larger estates can command prices up to $3 million.
Single-family homes are available in the Berkeley Hills neighborhood.
The Berkeley Hills neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
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Grocery stores are minutes away
Between downtown Berkeley and the bustling Solano Avenue, residents have no shortage of international cuisines at their fingertips. “As a commercial district, we’re not your average. We also have a lot of things that will allow you to get stuff done, like grocery stores, banks and post offices,” Cain says. Additional grocery stores and retail destinations reside on either Shattuck or University avenues, including Trader Joe’s and Safeway. Berkeley Bowl Marketplace, about 2 miles south, is another popular stop for fresh produce.
Berkeley Hills' residents love to get their grocery at Andronico's Community Markets.
Retails on Solano Ave
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Events on Solano
Each September, the Solano Avenue Stroll brings a crowd to the popular thoroughfare in both Berkeley and neighboring Albany. “Solano is blessed with being in both cities, and it’s a huge community event. We feature 75 bands, dance groups and performing artists,” among hundreds of additional vendors, Cain says. Other festivals, like Cal Day, celebrate incoming students to UC Berkeley, while longstanding events, such as the Bay Area Book Festival, are a hit with all ages.
Take a bus to the BART station
Although many residents rely on cars to navigate this hilly area, there are a few options for public transportation nearby. Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District buses run along main thoroughfares like Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Euclid Avenue, and the North Berkeley BART station is only 2 miles away for easy travel across the Bay Area.
AC Transit connect Berkeley Hills residents to nearby cities.
Berkely North BART serves as a vital transportation gateway for Berkeley Hills' residents.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Berkeley Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Berkeley Hills, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $1,875,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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