The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94709 sells for about $915,000, or $694 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,042 a month.
ZIP 94709
The 94709 housing market is characterized by high demand driven by its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley. With limited inventory and a high concentration of renters, the market remains competitive for both buyers and investors. Current data reflects a stable environment with a median listing price of $915,000.
This ZIP is ideal for students, university faculty, and young professionals who value urban density, walkability, and proximity to the UC Berkeley campus.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 17.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 94709, Alameda County, CA
The area is served by the Berkeley Unified School District, featuring institutions like Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier.
The area is characterized by its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley, which serves as a primary economic and development anchor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
The ZIP offers high walkability and access to public transit, including AC Transit and proximity to BART stations for commuting to Oakland and San Francisco.
Residents have access to local parks, the UC Berkeley campus amenities, and the vibrant shopping and dining districts along Shattuck and Solano Avenues.
The rental market is highly active due to the large student population and proximity to the university, resulting in consistent demand and high occupancy pressure.
The economy is heavily influenced by the University of California, Berkeley, and the surrounding tech and research sectors in the East Bay.
The area is well-served by AC Transit bus lines and is within reach of Downtown Berkeley BART, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is largely focused on infill projects and university-related housing expansions within the dense urban fabric.
Parcels are subject to Berkeley Unified School District taxes and various Alameda County special district assessments.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and ACS tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom4.118 mi
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord3.713.4 mi
- Children's Fairyland4.54.9 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.413.9 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - San Francisco3.515.6 mi
- Chase Center4.710.2 mi
- Oracle Park4.79.7 mi
- Palace of Fine Arts4.811.2 mi
- Moscone Center4.59.8 mi
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom4.118 mi
- PIER 394.69.2 mi
- Oracle Park4.79.7 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge4.812.3 mi
- The Painted Ladies4.411.5 mi
- Fisherman's Wharf4.69.5 mi
- PIER 394.69.2 mi
- Ferry Building4.69 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge4.812.3 mi
- The Painted Ladies4.411.5 mi
- California Academy of Sciences4.613.3 mi
- Mission Dolores Park4.712 mi
- Oakland Zoo4.611.2 mi
- Union Square4.410 mi
- Presidio Tunnel Tops4.911.6 mi
- Conservatory of Flowers4.712.9 mi
- Jack London Square4.56 mi
- Richmond Yacht Club4.86.7 mi
- Encinal Yacht Club4.76.7 mi
- Emery Cove Yacht Harbor4.63.7 mi
- Berkeley Yacht Club4.52.9 mi
- Presidio Golf Course4.512.2 mi
- Corica Park Golf Course4.29.9 mi
- Tilden Park Golf Course4.11.5 mi
- Lake Chabot Golf Course4.212.6 mi
- Metropolitan Golf Links4.211.7 mi
- PIER 394.69.2 mi
- Ferry Building4.69 mi
- Berkeley Bowl West4.72.2 mi
- Berkeley Bowl Marketplace4.61.6 mi
- Macy's4.310 mi
- San Francisco International Airport4.319.1 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport4.211.4 mi
- Elevation LVK4.327.5 mi
- Seaplane Adventures4.813.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major anchor institution providing cultural, educational, and recreational resources.
Primary commercial corridor featuring diverse restaurants and retail.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.