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Elmwood
Neighborhood in Berkeley, California
Alameda County 94704, 94705
Forever homes in Elmwood
Elmwood has sidewalk-lined streets with California buckeye, coast live oak, and elderberry trees throughout the neighborhood. Front yards often have gardens, bushes and shrubs. Elmwood has a mix of single-family homes and condos. Three-bedroom craftsman homes sell for $1.2 to $2.5 million, and four-bedroom craftsman homes sell for $2.6 million to $2.8 million. One to two-bedroom condos sell for $700,000 to $900,000. Elmwood has a mix of renters and buyers, thanks to its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley. “You see a lot of rentals and houses where people rent out rooms to students,” says Powell. “There’s a lot of [homeowners] who have been there forever.”
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Parks and outdoor spaces near Elmwood
Elmwood is mostly filled with homes and businesses, but there is one greenspace tucked between the gridded streets – Willard Park. This grassy oasis is a simple field with several scattered trees, two tennis courts and a playground. The Stonewall-Panoramic Trail is about a mile away and leads into the Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve. This 208-acre forest is filled with north coastal scrub, oak and bay trees, and California blackberry plants and reins orchids grow along trails that wind through the preserve.
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Berkeley Unified Public Schools
The area is served by Berkeley Unified Public Schools, which has an A rating on Niche. Emerson Elementary and Willard Middle Schools both have an A rating and are within walking distance of many homes in the neighborhood. Berkeley High School has an A-plus rating and offers a variety of activities for students, like bikepacking, cooking and miniature wargaming.
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All of Elmwood's a stage thanks to the Berkeley Playhouse
The Berkeley Playhouse is the neighborhood’s center for live performance. The theater's brown wood exterior and A-frame roof evoke the aesthetic of the The Globe Theater's stage, and every type of play, from Shakespeare to contemporary works, happen at this neighborhood theater. The Berkeley Playhouse also offers courses and classes for aspiring stage performers.
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Getting around Elmwood
There are BART bus stops along Ashby Avenue, connecting Elmwood to the rest of the city. Interstate 80 is less than five miles away, providing access up and down the coast and into downtown San Francisco. The San Francisco International Airport is about 25 miles away and the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, a major employer and health provider in the area, is inside the neighborhood.
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Shops and restaurants on College and Telegraph Avenues
Elmwood has many restaurants and shops, mostly on College and Telegraph Avenues. “College Ave is great for shopping and restaurants,” says Powell. “You see a lot of couples going out for the night over there.” There’s a variety of cuisine styles available up and down the avenue, from casual gastro pubs like IN THE WOOD to Mexican food at 5 Tacos and Beers Berkeley. Telegraph Avenue offers different flavors, like hearty burgers and shakes at old-school burger joint The Smokehouse, or drinks at The White Horse Inn. Whole Foods is the nearest grocery store, located just outside the neighborhood. Pretty Penny and Elements both offer boutique clothing, accessories and footwear. The Berkley Playhouse. Whether Shakespeare is the show or a modern play, the playhouse brings culture and entertainment to the neighborhood.
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Written By
Conor Lobb
Photography Contributed By
Anita Shin
Video By
Mike Dunleavy
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Azadeh Yazdi
Azadeh Yazdi
The Agency
(925) 258-2598
59 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$980,000 Price
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Kerri Naslund
Kerri Naslund
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(628) 250-4697
186 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$1,750,000 Price
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Mark Fleckles
Mark Fleckles
Responds QuicklyBay Area Modern Real Estate
(925) 794-8644
79 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$750,000 Price
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David Gunderman
David Gunderman
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(925) 794-8069
111 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$695,000 Price
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Daniella Brower
DB
Daniella Brower
Responds QuicklyVanguard Properties
(510) 345-0719
38 Total Sales
2 in Elmwood
$1.9M - $2.1M Price Range
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Angela Zhang
Angela Zhang
Responds Quickly(510) 270-4568
32 Total Sales
1 in Elmwood
$450,000 Price
Schools
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GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 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
Halcyon Commons Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Bateman Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Dover Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Willard Park
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
- Playground
Bateman Mall Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Elmwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Elmwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elmwood, Berkeley sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Elmwood, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $1,499,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,275,000
Median Sale Price
$1,499,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,890,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,524,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$930,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-19%
Last 12 months Home Sales
45
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$863
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,196
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1912
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,139
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,811
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,052
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
820
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
370
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 142 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
8,198
Median Age
32
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$91,858
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,446
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
78.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
94
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57
/ 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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Residential neighborhood offering plenty of convenience
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