Alameda County, California
Berkeley Real Estate and Local Guide
A densely populated East Bay city known as the home of UC Berkeley, with a progressive, academic character and a mix of students, families, and professionals.
Living in Berkeley
Home of the University of California, Berkeley, the founding campus of the UC system. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Berkeley
- About 43% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large renter population near the university.
- About 40% of housing is single-family homes, with the balance in apartments and multi-unit buildings.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Berkeley home
University of California, Berkeley
Flagship UC campus, home of the landmark Sather Tower (the Campanile), completed in 1914
Berkeley Marina
Bayfront marina and public shoreline with views of the Golden Gate Bridge
Telegraph Avenue
Commercial corridor running from the campus, long associated with student and countercultural life
Tilden Regional Park
Over 2,000-acre East Bay park in the Berkeley Hills with 40 miles of trails, Lake Anza, and a botanic garden
Aquatic Park
Berkeley city park built around a tidal lagoon, used for rowing, walking, and birdwatching
Berkeley areas to know
North Berkeley (Gourmet Ghetto)
Residential area known for its restaurants and food culture
West Berkeley
Working-class and industrial area of the former Ocean View settlement