Claremont
Historic charm meets daily ease near trails, tennis and top cafés
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 and a florist who has been in the neighborhood since 1983.John Muir Elementary offers small classes and outdoor learning
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.Willard Park and Claremont Canyon provide room to roam
Sections of the neighborhood feature narrow stretches and pockets of green space for people to lounge or take their dog for a walk without straying far from home. Willard Park in the adjacent Elmwood neighborhood provides playgrounds and baseball fields for kids to play. Up the hills, residents can explore miles of trails that snake through Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve and offer scenic vistas and views. The trails are popular right around sunset, when parkgoers can see a warm red-orange horizon against the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge.UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley bring energy to the area
On the other side of the canyon is 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 is downtown Berkeley, where the bustling Telegraph Avenue corridor and other shopping districts are filled with restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Oakland then lies to the south with even more destinations.
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Christopher Suarez
Photography Contributed By
Anita Shin
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Oggi Kashi
Oggi Kashi
North Point Real Estate
(415) 619-5117
46 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$850,000 Price
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Ernie Sexton
Ernie Sexton
SEXTON GROUP REAL ESTATE
(925) 528-4343
104 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$1,909,091 Price
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Azadeh Yazdi
Azadeh Yazdi
The GRUBB Company
(925) 258-2598
62 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$1,900,000 Price
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Dan Fitzpatrick
Dan Fitzpatrick
Responds QuicklyReal Estate Experts
(650) 870-9773
71 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$4,800,000 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
140 Total Sales
1 in Claremont
$3,075,000 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
Claremont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Claremont, Berkeley sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Claremont, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $425,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Sale Price
$425,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$610,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$265,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$257
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
907
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1921
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,919
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,906
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,235
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,233
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 31 - 4pm
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4:30pm
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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