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"Culture, proximity and nature all baked in"
It doesn’t get more eclectic than the established neighborhood of North Berkeley. While its attractive collection of homes speaks to its history, the bohemian heart of the city beats along a commercial corridor that is home to a landmark restaurant, the oldest art cooperative west of the Mississippi and an array of independent businesses. Residents of the Alameda County neighborhood enjoy a convenient location less than 15 miles from San Francisco, next door to the greenery of Berkeley Hills and minutes from the open spaces of Contra Costa County. “It’s a great place with culture, proximity and nature all baked in,” says Tracy Sichterman of Berkeley Hills Realty. “It’s a great marriage of all those personality types.”
The Berkeley Art Center is tucked into a grove of redwood trees nearby Likve Oak Park.
On any given day, Downtown Berkeley is busy with people eating, shopping, and more.
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Chez Panisse started the farm-to-table movement
The anchor of Shattuck Avenue, which bisects the neighborhood, is Chez Panisse, a world-renowned restaurant that started the farm-to-table movement more than 50 years ago. Other notable neighborhood eateries along the avenue include Saul’s Restaurant & Delicatessen and Cheese Board Collective, a combination cheese shop, bakery and pizzeria. “That’s owned by the employees and it’s always been really cool,” Sichterman says. “You’ll often see a line out the door waiting for pizza while jazz musicians play on the street.” For daily dining needs, Andronico’s Community Market offers one-stop grocery shopping. Books Inc. is a popular destination that hosts regular literary events, fitting for a neighborhood adjacent to the University of California-Berkeley. Another cooperative, the ACCI Gallery, showcases established and emerging artists. It has been part of the community since the late 1950s. Just off Shattuck Avenue is the original Peet’s Coffee, opened in 1966 on Vine Street.
Alice Waters' acclaimed flagship downstairs & cafe upstairs offer seasonal fare & a chic vibe.
Saul's Delicatessen is always bustling with people in North Berkeley.
The kitchen at Chez Panisse is bustling with food prep for awaiting patrons upstairs.
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Architectural diversity is a neighborhood highlight
The neighborhood’s housing, highlighted by homes built in the early 1900s, is wide-ranging and impressive. “North Berkeley is where you are typically going to find bigger homes,” Sichterman says. Craftsman bungalows typical of most California neighborhoods can be found, but they are just a small sampling of the architectural diversity. “You’ll find everything from Spanish Mediterranean to Tudors to Victorians and midcentury homes in between. There’s a lot of individuality. Berkeley doesn’t tear down homes to build new ones, so there’s a lot of integrity in its housing stock.” The closest thing to new construction are the modern reimaginings of historic homes that add contemporary flair to the mix. Single-family homes generally range from $900,000 to the high $2,000,000s. “It used to be a lot professors and academics, but the demographics have changed as homes have gotten more expensive,” Sichterman says. “I’ve been selling real estate in Berkeley for 30 years, and the shift isn’t to any specific groups. It’s more of an overall shift. And now we’re seeing a lot of the exodus from San Francisco.” Multi-family alternatives include condominiums starting in the $700,000 range.
A cluster of Spanish Style homes are built into the steep hillside.
Colorful homes line the streets of the neighborhood of North Berkeley.
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Students attend top-rated schools
A pair of schools in the Berkeley Unified School District, which is A-rated by Niche, are located in the neighborhood. Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle are both A-rated schools. Nearby Berkeley High is an A-plus-rated school. A private K-8 Catholic institution, School of the Madeleine, also located in the neighborhood.
Berkeley High has one of the country’s only African American Studies departments.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School offers tennis, a pool and track & field.
School of the Madeleine is located in Berkeley.
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Quick and easy access throughout the Bay Area
For travel in and around Berkeley and the East Bay, residents can catch the bus throughout the neighborhood and Caltrain at the Downtown BART Station just south of the neighborhood on Shattuck Avenue. Many residents of North Berkeley work outside the city, and they enjoy convenient access to nearby metropolitan areas. Oakland is about 5 miles away, and from there, San Francisco is a quick trip across the bay via Interstate 80. San Francisco International Airport is a 25-mile drive via I-80 and U.S. Route 101.
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Public transportation is used heavily in Berkeley for connected city living convenience.
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"Secluded pathways" a hidden gem among a variety of recreation
Live Oak Park is a popular amenities-filled neighborhood green space that also is home to the Berkeley Art Center, a special attraction for park visitors. Outdoors lovers will enjoy other recreational options nearby. Berkeley Rose Garden in neighboring Berkeley Hills, a historic attraction built during the Great Depression, is one of several green spaces that dot the community. Also located there is a hidden gem for urban explorers. “There are a lot of walking trails that people don’t know about, secluded pathways that lead into the hills.” Sichterman says. The Berkeley paths, as they are known, comprise 136 public-access walkways concentrated primarily within the city limits. Some are contained in residential areas, while others lead to natural open spaces. And as open spaces go, they are in abundance at Tilden Regional Park adjacent to Berkeley Hills. A network of primitive trails winds its way through more than 2,000 acres of natural landscape, which includes Lake Anza and its public beach. There’s even a golf course. The regional park is about 3 miles from the neighborhood.
Walking trails meander through Live Oak Park with dense mature tree cover.
Live Oak Park is a great place to relax, stroll and play in the neighborhood of North Berkeley.
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Farmers' markets are a Berkeley staple
Given its significance in the farm-to-table movement, it’s no surprise that farmers’ markets are a year-round community event. North Berkeley’s weekly market is held from 3-7 p.m. at the corner of Shattuck and Vine. It is one of three such popular gatherings in the city. Downtown Berkeley’s market is held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and South Berkeley’s market takes place from 2-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday.
The North Berkeley Farmer's Market offers plenty of delicious mushrooms to choose from.
The North Berkeley Farmer's Market is held on Thursdays between 3-7pm.
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North Berkeley Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Berkeley, Berkeley sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in North Berkeley, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $1,450,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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