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Claremont blends history, prestige and hillside serenity
Just as locals are about to ascend East Bay hills overlooking Oakland and Berkeley, Claremont’s leafy streets and elegant homes surround a small neighborhood shopping center and a historic signature hotel. Primarily a residential neighborhood, Claremont straddles both cities at its location directly south of the University of California Berkeley. The development of the neighborhood started around the time when the Tudor Revival-style Claremont Club & Spa first opened in 1915 near the mouth of a canyon. Recent sales of the community’s historic Tudor, California bungalow, and prairie-style homes around the hotel have ranged from about $1 million to $5 million, evincing the neighborhood’s desirability. “If not the most coveted, it’s one of the top few in Berkeley,” says Jodi Nishimura, a local Realtor and founder of Kai Real Estate, a local firm brokered by eXp Realty. “It’s prestigious.”
The Claremont District is a neighborhood straddling the city limits of Oakland and Berkeley.
The Claremont neighborhood features leafy streets, sidewalks, and diverse architecture.
Claremont’s Spanish-style homes often have stucco exteriors and red tile roofs.
Claremont homes reflect a rich history of architectural styles and influences.
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Historic charm meets daily ease near trails, tennis and top cafés
Beyond the historic homes, university professors and other professionals are drawn to the neighborhood for its historic charm, proximity to nature and renowned amenities. Across from the stately hotel and the courts of the illustrious Berkeley Tennis Club, people carrying zipped-up rackets or pushing child strollers stop into Peet’s Coffee or Fournée Bakery to help start their morning. Further down Claremont Avenue, the Star Grocery’s neon signs highlight another small neighborhood shopping area, complete with a local coffee shop, a bookstore and comic shop and a florist who has been in the neighborhood since 1983.
Claremont is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll, with quiet residential streets and hillside views.
Claremont Avenue’s charming retail and restaurants make it popular for residents and visitors.
In addition to retail shops, there are several restaurants and cafes along Claremont Avenue.
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A-rated schools in Berkeley Unified School District
Berkeley Unified School District serves the area, which earns an A from Niche. John Muir Elementary gets an A-minus. Willard Middle receives an A. Berkeley High School earns an A and offers small learning communities, including medicine and public service, communication arts and sciences, and arts and humanities. The school has more than 3,000 students and is known for its diversity and ties to activism.
Berkeley High School offers a safe and supportive environment for students in Alameda County.
Willard Middle School is a spacious and welcoming campus located in Alameda County.
John Muir is one of Claremont’s smallest elementary schools, housed in a historic 1915 Tudor building.
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Willard Park and Claremont Canyon provide room to roam
Sections of the neighborhood feature narrow stretches and pockets of green space for people to lounge or take their dog for a walk without straying far from home. Willard Park in the adjacent Elmwood neighborhood provides playgrounds and baseball fields for kids to play. Up the hills, residents can explore miles of trails that snake through Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve and offer scenic vistas and views. The trails are popular right around sunset, when parkgoers can see a warm red-orange horizon against the San Francisco skyline and Golden Gate Bridge.
Claremont is a community full of dog lovers who enjoy spending time with their pets in local parks and along neighborhood trails.
Claremont offers beautiful hiking trails that wind through scenic hills and overlook the Bay Area.
Willard Park in Claremont is a small park with lighted tennis courts and a playground for tots.
Claremont is the perfect place to take your dog for a relaxing walk through its tree-lined streets.
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UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley bring energy to the area
On the other side of the canyon is the main campus of the University of California Berkeley. The sprawling university grounds includes the storied California Memorial Stadium where the Cal Golden Bears football team rouses thousands of fans on Saturdays throughout the fall. West of the university and the neighborhood is downtown Berkeley, where the bustling Telegraph Avenue corridor and other shopping districts are filled with restaurants, shops and supermarkets. Oakland then lies to the south with even more destinations.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Claremont
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Claremont Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Claremont, Berkeley sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Claremont, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $2,500,000, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Rare opportunity to purchase approx. 1.45 acres with approx. 424 feet of frontage located in the “Hiller Highlands” neighborhood of the Oakland / Berkeley Hills. Neighboring homes have sold between $2-$3 million recently. The property features great views from the upper portion of the lot. The subject property has easy access to freeways, Rockridge, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County. Unlike
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