Berkeley High School
Andrea Gordon
(510) 421-6818
267 Total Sales
1 in Thousand Oaks
$1,400,000 Price
Thousand Oaks
Suburban Neighborhood in Berkeley, California
Alameda County 94707
“Like neighboring Northbrae," says East Bay-area Realtor Rich Fleming, “Thousand Oaks is known for early 20th-century homes, outcroppings of volcanic rock, and a network of charming stone steps and walking paths.” Originally intended as a geological park (with lots of oak trees, as the name suggests), Thousand Oaks was designed as a Berkeley suburb between 1909 and 1917, then annexed by the city in 1920. Served by the mostly independent shops and restaurants of Solano Avenue, Thousand Oaks is west of the Berkeley Hills, east of Albany, north of Northbrae and south of Kensington. Here you’re a few miles east of the junction of the 80 and 580 and a couple miles southeast of the El Cerrito Plaza BART station, while local AC Transit buses travel Solano and Arlington avenues.
Original tract buyers in Thousand Oaks chose their own architects and builders, resulting in a mix of housing styles from the 1920s and ‘30s, including Craftsman and Mediterranean; two- to six-bedroom homes range from $1.1 million to $2.4 million. Some have mother-in-law apartments, while those at higher elevations may offer views of the Bay and even the Golden Gate Bridge. The neighborhood market’s intense demand and generally slim inventory inspires bidding wars, so if you fall in love with a Thousand Oaks home, be prepared to up the ante.
Connected by flights of stone steps and walking paths, the winding streets follow the natural geology, giving the neighborhood a thoughtful, organic feel. When the neighborhood was first laid out in 1911, developers set out 20 huge, decorative urns along streets and walking paths; only one of these original urns is still here, at the foot of the Indian Trail walking path. In 2011, however, the neighborhood association (TONA) installed some replicas along other paths and in ¾-acre Great Stoneface Park, popular with climbers for its tumble of outcroppings, many shaded by century-old live oaks.
Known for featuring independent and locally owned businesses, Solano Avenue is the neighborhood’s main shopping street, with Andronico’s, Safeway and a global array of restaurants like Korean-Superette, which serves homestyle Korean dishes like japchae noodles and beef bulgogi with banchan, a gajillion different condiments and side dishes. Outposts of local chains like Zachary’s Chicago Pizza, Barney’s Gourmet Hamburgers and ice cream shop iScream have been local crowd-pleasers for decades. Held here each September, the Solano Stroll is a mile-long block party that includes artisan vendors, live entertainment and its own parade. Each Sunday morning you’ll find the Kensington Farmers Market just northwest, with everything from organic produce to rotisserie chicken, fresh bagels and locally roasted Higher Land Coffee.
Berkeley Unified public schools earn above average ratings from GreatSchools for their students’ test scores and academic progress. Next to a tot lot and small park, the neighborhood's Thousand Oaks Elementary focuses on culturally responsive teaching and positive behavior support, while in North Berkeley, Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle offers tennis courts, a pool and a great reputation for track & field. In Downtown Berkeley, Berkeley High offers a well-rounded education, including one of the country’s only African American Studies departments.
To surround yourself with Berkeley’s historic charm, rugged geology, above average schools and local businesses, rock on over to Thousand Oaks.
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Melanie Wynne
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Schools
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Parks in this Area
Great Stoneface Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Contra Costa Rock Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Frederick Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
John Hinkel Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Thousand Oaks School Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Indian Rock Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Thousand Oaks | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: CAP Index
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 43 days. The average sale price for homes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $1,722,925, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,750,000
Median Single Family Price
$1,515,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$2,300,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$942
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Months of Supply
0.90
Median List Price
$1,380,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-19%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
9%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,308
Median Year Built
1925
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,896
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,467
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
2,181
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
894
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andrea Gordon
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Rudolph Gonzales
Rudolph Gonzales
Red Oak Realty
(510) 919-9777
33 Total Sales
1 in Thousand Oaks
$1,250,000 Price
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Anissa Burnley
Anissa Burnley
Kw Advisors East Bay
(415) 290-5886
99 Total Sales
1 in Thousand Oaks
$1,375,000 Price
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Ann Plant
Ann Plant
Red Oak Realty
(510) 381-2101
71 Total Sales
8 in Thousand Oaks
$1.2M - $2.2M Price Range
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Negar Souza
Negar Souza
Red Oak Realty
(510) 543-7016
147 Total Sales
7 in Thousand Oaks
$1.1M - $2M Price Range
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Anna Bellomo
Anna Bellomo
District Homes
(510) 417-9390
101 Total Sales
7 in Thousand Oaks
$875K - $3M Price Range
Open Houses
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Friday, May 175 - 7pm
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Thursday, May 165 - 6:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
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Average Home Value
Recently Sold Homes
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$2,360,000 Sold May 03, 2024
- House
- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,432 Sq Ft
- 850 Mendocino Ave
- Berkeley, CA
- $970 per Sq Ft
- 12 Days On Market
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$1,200,000 Sold May 10, 2024
- House
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 994 Sq Ft
- 737 Neilson St
- Berkeley, CA
- $1,207 per Sq Ft
- 14 Days On Market
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$2,200,000 Sold Mar 18, 2024
- House
- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,326 Sq Ft
- 540 The Alameda
- Berkeley, CA
- $946 per Sq Ft
- 15 Days On Market
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$1,276,000 Sold Apr 30, 2024
- House
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 942 Sq Ft
- 795 Vincente Ave
- Berkeley, CA
- $1,355 per Sq Ft
- 12 Days On Market
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$2,175,000 Sold Feb 13, 2024
- House
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,610 Sq Ft
- 861 Contra Costa Ave
- Berkeley, CA
- $833 per Sq Ft
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$1,750,000 Sold Mar 20, 2024
- House
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,180 Sq Ft
- 1854 San Lorenzo Ave
- Berkeley, CA
- $803 per Sq Ft
- 15 Days On Market
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,176
Median Age
52
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
24.4%
Population over 65
31.4%
Above the national average
18%
Finances
Median Household Income
$190,050
Significantly above the national average
$70,967
Average Household Income
$199,536
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.6%
College Graduates
89.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
58.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38
/ 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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