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2639 Hillegass Ave

2639 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704

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3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba — Not Available

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  • Built in 1908
  • 4 units/2 stories

About 2639 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

2639 Hillegass Ave in Berkeley, CA is ready for you to visit. The location in Berkeley's 94704 area has so much to offer its residents. The professional leasing team is ready and waiting to take you for a tour. Schedule a time to see the available floorplan options. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.

2639 Hillegass Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Berkeley Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
2639 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley,
CA 94704
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Exuding the eccentric charm Berkeley is known for, Elmwood is one of Berkeley’s best neighborhoods to live in. Located with walking distance of the University of California, Berkeley mixes the energy of a college town with a strong sense of community of a small town. Elmwood is best known for being home to the historic Elmwood Shopping District, a two-block hub featuring over 80 independently owned restaurants and shops. A plethora of international eateries reflect the diversity of the city while boutiques like Tail of the Yak Trading Company, a fanciful shop that sells eclectic gifts, illustrate the one-of-a-nature of the district. The historic Rialto Cinemas Elmwood hosts film festivals year-round while other venues also host community events. Conveniently, the iconic Telegraph Avenue (the center of Berkeley’s counter-culture movement) also runs through the neighborhood, providing even more amenities.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Elmwood Berkeley, CA
Studio $1,882 $2,109
1 Bedroom $2,010 $2,282
2 Bedrooms $3,237 $3,326
3 Bedrooms $4,138 $4,271

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 406-410 Sq Ft $800 $2,070 $3,045
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 651-652 Sq Ft $890 $8,520 $259,501
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 716-720 Sq Ft $1,140 $3,244 $10,014
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 933 Sq Ft $1,250 $4,599 $13,857
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1677-1683 Sq Ft $748 $2,906 $19,641
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Berkeley City College
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
UC Berkeley
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 9 min 3.2 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 10 min 5.0 mi
2639 Hillegass Ave is within 5 minutes or 1.6 miles from UC Berkeley. It is also near Berkeley City College and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Emerson Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
283 Students
Attendance Zone
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
379 Students
Attendance Zone
Nea Community Learning Center
Public Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
479 Students
Nearby
Willard Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
596 Students
Attendance Zone
Berkeley Technology Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
54 Students
Nearby
Berkeley High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
3,218 Students
Attendance Zone
The Elmwood Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
106 Students
Nearby
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
156 Students
Nearby
Maybeck High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
118 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Berkeley include Ashby Station, located 1.2 miles from 2639 Hillegass Ave. 2639 Hillegass Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 14.1 miles or 22 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.6 miles or 40 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Ashby Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Downtown Berkeley
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Rockridge
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
North Berkeley
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Emeryville
Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Oakland
Drive: 11 min 5.8 mi
Richmond
Drive: 19 min 9.5 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 21 min 12.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 22 min 14.1 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 40 min 24.6 mi

Walkability Near 2639 Hillegass Ave Berkeley, CA 94704

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2639 Hillegass Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
2450-2480 Shattuck Avenue Corner
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Southside Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Acheson Commons
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
2639 Hillegass Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Willard Park
 Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
People's Park
 Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
University and Jepson Herbaria
 Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
Essig Museum of Entomology
 Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
UC Berkeley Museum of Paleontology
 Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
2639 Hillegass Ave has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Willard Park, People's Park, and Essig Museum of Entomology.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Drive: 6 min 2.2 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 8 min 3.1 mi
2639 Hillegass Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 0.5 mile away and a 8 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Military Reservation
Drive: 16 min 5.1 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 18 min 7.5 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 19 min 8.6 mi
2639 Hillegass Ave has 3 military bases within 8.6 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 5.1 miles away and a 16 minute drive.
 
 
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Does 2639 Hillegass Ave have in-unit laundry?

2639 Hillegass Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 2639 Hillegass Ave?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 2639 Hillegass Ave?

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Is 2639 Hillegass Ave pet-friendly?

2639 Hillegass Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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