Berkeley 94702 Homes for Sale
Zip code 94702 covers West Berkeley, the area between San Pablo Avenue and the bay. Known for the Artisan District along Fourth Street, Victorian cottages, and a mix of residential and creative live/work spaces, West Berkeley offers a distinct character from the campus-centered zip codes to the east. The Ashby BART station provides transit access to Oakland and San Francisco, and the flat terrain makes the neighborhood well-suited to cyclists.
Berkeley Real Estate 94702
About Berkeley Zip Code 94702
West Berkeley developed as a working-class and industrial district in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Over the past several decades the area has seen significant residential and commercial investment, with former warehouses converted to offices and studios and Fourth Street emerging as one of the East Bay’s premier design and retail destinations.
Housing Stock
The 94702 zip has a mix of Victorian cottages and Edwardian bungalows built in the early 1900s, post-war single-family homes, and a smaller number of live/work lofts and converted industrial units. It is one of Berkeley’s more varied zip codes architecturally, with everything from restored Victorians on residential streets to contemporary infill development near the bay.
Fourth Street and the Artisan District
Fourth Street is the commercial anchor of West Berkeley. The corridor runs north-south through the zip and is lined with design showrooms, specialty food retailers, restaurants, and studio spaces. It is a destination for East Bay residents and attracts consistent foot traffic throughout the week. The broader Artisan District around Fourth Street also contains tech and creative office tenants in converted industrial buildings.
Transit and Commute
Ashby BART station sits near the southern edge of the 94702 zip, providing direct rail service to Downtown Oakland, the Bay Bridge corridor, and San Francisco. AC Transit buses run along San Pablo Avenue and Ashby Avenue. The flat topography makes cycling practical, and the neighborhood has good bike lane coverage connecting to the waterfront path and central Berkeley.
Frequently Asked Questions: Berkeley 94702
What neighborhoods are in Berkeley zip code 94702?
The zip covers West Berkeley, including the Artisan District near Fourth Street, the residential streets between San Pablo and the bay, and the mixed-use corridors along Ashby. It is bounded roughly by San Pablo to the east and the bay to the west.
What is the price range for homes in Berkeley 94702?
Homes in 94702 typically range from the high $700,000s for smaller cottages to $1.3 million or above for larger single-family homes on desirable blocks. The area generally offers more accessible pricing than the Berkeley Hills or Elmwood, making it a common first step into the Berkeley market.
Is Berkeley 94702 close to BART?
Ashby BART is near the southern edge of the zip, providing direct service to Oakland and San Francisco. AC Transit and cycling cover most daily errands within the neighborhood without a car.
What is the Artisan District in West Berkeley?
A commercial and creative cluster along Fourth Street with design showrooms, specialty retailers, restaurants, and studio spaces. Former industrial buildings have been converted to tech and creative offices nearby, making Fourth Street one of the East Bay’s more notable daytime retail destinations.
What types of homes are available in Berkeley 94702?
Victorian cottages, Edwardian bungalows, post-war single-family homes, and a smaller number of live/work lofts and converted units near the bay. Condominiums are less common here than in the Southside or Northside zips.
How does 94702 compare to other Berkeley zip codes?
West Berkeley is generally more affordable than the Hills or Elmwood, with a more industrial-residential character than the campus-adjacent zips. Buyers who want bay proximity, Fourth Street access, and Ashby BART commutability often prioritize 94702.
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