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Berkeley is a vibrant city located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Home to the world-renowned University of California, Berkeley, this culturally rich city is known for its intellectualism, progressive politics, and stunning natural scenery. With a population of over 120,000, Berkeley is a diverse and inclusive community that offers an array of cultural events, outdoor activities, and a thriving culinary scene. The Berkeley real estate market includes a great mix of historic homes, modern condos, and unique architectural gems. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking for investment opportunities, or searching for your dream home, Berkeley offers a range of options to suit every lifestyle and budget.



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Berkeley Real Estate Statistics

Average Home Price $1.6M
Lowest Price $2.1K
Highest Price $12M
Total Property Listings 168
Avg. Price/SQFT $615

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2124 Parker St, Berkeley

$11,995,000

2124 Parker St, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 24,240 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41044487

Steven Pinza The Pinza Group, IncBridge MLS Logo

1739 Spruce Street, Berkeley

$8,380,000

↓ $75,420,000

1739 Spruce Street, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 9,194 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41045284

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1444 Walnut St, Berkeley

$6,875,000

1444 Walnut St, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 7,167 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41051722

Justin Paek KW Advisors East BayBridge MLS Logo

2414 Parker Street, Berkeley

$6,400,000

↓ $850,000

2414 Parker Street, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 15,761 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41040401

Ryan Rodriguez Colliers InternationalBridge MLS Logo

1526 Arch St, Berkeley

$4,495,000

1526 Arch St, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 14,913 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41050047

Steven Pinza The Pinza Group, IncBridge MLS Logo

2721 Belrose Ave, Berkeley

$4,495,000

2721 Belrose Ave, Berkeley

4 Beds 6 Baths 4,600 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41049862

Jenny Wang Golden Gate Sothebys Intl RltyBridge MLS Logo

2210 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley

$4,350,000

2210 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley

21 Beds 0 Baths 4,625 SqFt Residential Income MLS® # 41048962

Joey Wang Keller Williams RealtyBridge MLS Logo

2620 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley

$4,000,000

↓ $650,000

2620 Hillegass Avenue, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 8,505 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41040406

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1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

$3,750,000

1542 Berkeley Way, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 10,310 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41051593

Grant Chappell NAI Northern CaliforniaBridge MLS Logo

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1123 Arch St, Berkeley

$3,599,000

1123 Arch St, Berkeley

3 Beds 2 Baths 2,544 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41051226

Andrea Gordon CompassBridge MLS Logo

2731 Durant Avenue, Berkeley

$3,500,000

↓ $400,000

2731 Durant Avenue, Berkeley

0 Beds 0 Baths 4,716 SqFt COMM RI MULTI-UNITS 5+ MLS® # 41039481

Ryan Rodriguez Colliers InternationalBridge MLS Logo

37 Poplar Street, Berkeley

$3,500,000

37 Poplar Street, Berkeley

3 Beds 3 Baths 3,142 SqFt Residential MLS® # 41048133

Nancy L. Noman CompassBridge MLS Logo

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The Berkeley Real Estate Market

The City of Berkeley is roughly 18 square miles, just east of the San Francisco bay. Berkeley has many unique neighborhoods, but it is the role it plays as home to the oldest and most prestigious campus in the UC system—University of California, Berkeley—that largely influences its reputation as a college town. 

Berkeley is much more nuanced than that, however, renowned for its vast array of architectural styles, distinct neighborhoods and world class culinary options. A few national studies put Berkeley as the third most liberal city in the country, but its diversity makes it absolutely unique. From the chic shopping area of Fourth Street to the million dollar homes nestled in the wooded hillsides of North Berkeley, to the Gourmet Ghetto, Northbrae, Thousand Oaks, and the highly walkable Elmwood District, Berkeley might just have a perfect neighborhood to please anyone on earth.

Away from the center of campus, the UC influence becomes less visible. Much of Berkeley's real estate is primarily made up of detached houses, often with separate in-law units in the rear. Larger apartment buildings are also common in many neighborhoods. Commercial activities are concentrated along the major avenues and at important intersections.

The Northbrae neighborhood lies in the northern part of Berkeley, along the Albany border. This lush and friendly neighborhood centers around the Hopkins-Monterey shopping district. Many consider this two block stretch of local markets to be one of the best kept secrets of the East Bay. Locals come to buy ethically-sourced meat, fish, produce, coffees, cheeses, and fresh flowers at the cluster of specialty shops, as well as the famous Monterey Market, around which this food-lover's paradise revolves.

Another neighborhood with a distinct vibe of its own is north Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. Since the Sixties, this eclectic neighborhood has been home to culinary innovators such as Chez Panisse, the first Peet’s Coffee, and the Cheeseboard Collective. Besides being the birthplace of "California Cuisine," this area was once home to Allen Ginsberg, along with many other iconic writers, musicians and artists.

In Berkeley's southeastern corner is the Claremont district, home to the Claremont Hotel; and the Elmwood district, with its hip shopping and restaurant scene along College Avenue. West of Elmwood is South Berkeley, known for its weekend flea market at the Ashby Station.

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Where is Berkeley?

Berkeley is bordered by the cities of Oakland and Emeryville to the south, and the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington to the north. Its eastern border generally follows the ridge of the Berkeley Hills, at the boundary line to neighboring Contra Costa County. To the west lies San Francisco bay.

Public transportation options are numerous and diverse in Berkeley. AC Transit bus line and BART (with Ashby, Downtown Berkeley and North Berkeley stations) serve local needs to the greater bay area. The Berkeley Amtrak station (Capitol Corridor) is near the Emeryville/ Berkeley border. Additional private bus shuttles are operated by major employers, including UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

The eastshore freeway (I-80 and I-580) runs along the bay shoreline. The city has modified its original grid roadway structure through use of diverters and barriers, moving most traffic out of neighborhoods and onto arterial streets. Berkeley maintains a separate grid of arterial streets for bicycles, called Bicycle Boulevards, with bike lanes and lower amounts of car traffic than the major streets they often parallel. Berkeley has one of the highest rates of bicycle and pedestrian commuting in the nation, and is the safest city of its size in California for pedestrians and cyclists.

Berkeley hosts car sharing networks including Gig Car Share, and Zipcar. Rather than owning (and parking) their own cars, members share a group of cars parked in convenient locations. Web- and telephone-based reservation systems keep track of hours and charges. Using alternative transportation options is encouraged. Some neighborhoods include ElmwoodFourth Street and Thousand Oaks.

Things to Do in Berkeley

Jewish Music Festival—March

Berkeley Arts Festival—April and May

Himalayan Fair—May

Berkeley Kite Festival—July

Berkeley Juggling and Unicycling Festival—late summer

The Solano Avenue Stroll (Berkeley and Albany)—September

Berkeley Public Schools

Berkeley's public schools are administered by the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD). The city has one public secondary school: Berkeley High (BHS). Established in 1880, Berkeley High currently has over 3,000 students. The campus was designated a historic district by the National Register of Historic Places on January 7, 2008.

Berkeley has 11 public elementary schools and three middle schools.

There is also the Bay Area Technology School, the only school in the bay area offering a curriculum that is technology- and science-based, with connections to leading universities.

The main campus of the University of California, Berkeley is an integral part of life in Berkeley, even for those residents not associated directly with this institution. Lesser known but still integral to Berkeley's flavor as a wider community, is the Graduate Theological Union, a consortium of nine independent theological schools, located a block north of the UC Berkeley main campus. The Graduate Theological Union has the largest number of students and faculty of any religious studies doctoral program in the United States. 

In addition to the schools with theological-studies emphasis, the newly established Muslim liberal arts school, Zaytuna College, has taken 'Holy Hill' as its new home. Wright Institute, a psychology graduate school, is also located in Berkeley. Berkeley City College is a community college in the Peralta Community College District with a strong digital and media arts program, and an Associate degree program that leads into the UC system.



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