Oggi Kashi
Responds Quickly
North Point Real Estate
(415) 619-5117
48 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$850,000 Price
Claremont
Suburban Neighborhood in Berkeley, California
Alameda County 94705
Just as you’re about to ascend East Bay hills overlooking Oakland and Berkeley, Claremont’s leafy streets and elegant homes surround a small neighborhood shopping center and a historic signature hotel.
Primarily a residential neighborhood, Claremont straddles both cities at its location directly south of the University of California Berkeley. The development of the neighborhood started around the time when the Tudor Revival-style Claremont Club & Spa first opened in 1915 near the mouth of a canyon. Recent sales of the community’s historic Tudor, California bungalow, and prairie-style homes around the hotel have ranged from about $1 million to $5 million, evincing the neighborhood’s desirability.
“If not the most coveted, it’s one of the top few in Berkeley,” says Jodi Nishimura, a local Realtor and founder of Kai Real Estate, a local firm brokered by eXp Realty. “It’s prestigious.”
Beyond the historic homes, university professors and other professionals are drawn to the neighborhood for its historic charm, proximity to nature and renowned amenities.
Across from the stately hotel and the courts of the illustrious Berkeley Tennis Club, people carrying zipped-up rackets or pushing child strollers stop into Peet’s Coffee or Fournée Bakery to help start their morning. Further down Claremont Avenue, the Star Grocery’s neon signs highlight another small neighborhood shopping area, complete with a local coffee shop, a bookstore and comic shop specializing in science fiction, fantasy and mystery, and a florist who has been in the neighborhood since 1983.
John Muir Elementary nearby resembles the hotel a few blocks from it, sharing the same Tudor-style architecture. Adorned with brown half-timbering, the school is nestled in a natural setting with redwood trees and a creek where arts and science teachers periodically take students to enrich their lessons. Muir is the Berkeley school division’s smallest elementary school, but the district’s schools have fewer students per classroom compared to the state average, which helps foster more direct instruction and guidance from teachers and staff.
Sections of the neighborhood feature narrow stretches and pockets of greenspace for people to lounge or take their dog for a walk without straying far from home, while Willard Park in the adjacent Elmwood neighborhood provides playgrounds and baseball fields for kids to play. Up the hills, you can explore miles of trails that snake through Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. Hike long enough and you’ll be rewarded with scenic vistas and views. Time your trek right around sunset to see a warm red-orange horizon against the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge
On the other side of the canyon, you’ll find the main campus of the University of California Berkeley.
The sprawling university grounds includes the storied California Memorial Stadium where the Cal Golden Bears football team rouses thousands of fans on Saturdays throughout the fall. West of the university and the neighborhood, you’ll find downtown Berkeley, the bustling Telegraph Avenue corridor other shopping districts filled with restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Oakland then lies to the south with even more destinations a short drive away.
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Christopher Suarez
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Anita Shin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Oggi Kashi
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Heidi Marchesotti
Heidi Marchesotti
Responds QuicklyCorcoran Icon Properties
(341) 222-3589
122 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$2,800,000 Price
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Gerry Bakalian
Gerry Bakalian
Responds QuicklyGerry Bakalian, Broker
(925) 940-8658
18 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$300,000 Price
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Debbi DiMaggio Betta
Debbi DiMaggio Betta
Responds QuicklyCorcoran Icon Properties
(628) 250-4167
66 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$2,670,000 Price
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David Gunderman
David Gunderman
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(925) 794-8069
107 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$3,075,000 Price
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Daniella Brower
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Daniella Brower
Responds QuicklyVanguard Properties
(510) 345-0719
41 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$2,700,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Bushrod Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Oak Park
- Trails
Monkey Island Park
Willard Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Garber Park
- Trails
- Hiking
Sourgrass Path
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Claremont | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Claremont, Berkeley sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Claremont, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $2,916,500, up 23% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,787,500
Median Single Family Price
$3,075,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$1,305,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$980
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Months of Supply
4.40
Median List Price
$2,796,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
911
Median Year Built
1921
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,910
Significantly above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,906
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,251
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,233
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 32 - 4pm
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Sunday, May 42 - 4:30pm
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Saturday, May 32 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,391
Median Age
51
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$218,234
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$216,397
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
84.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
56.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
43
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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