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Ward St
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- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
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"Residential street with significant university student population"
Ward is south of UC Berkeley enough that the proportion of long term residents to students is skewed to long term residents, but there are plenty of rentals. It's fairly close to restaurants and shopping, though it helps to have a bike. Parking is barely ok.
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- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
Spruce St
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- Clean & Green
- Pest Free
- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
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- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Residential living on a local sub-arterial"
Spruce is long sub-arterial used for north/south access in the Berkeley hills. Some parts close to commercial areas, but most is somewhat removed. Can be difficult to navigate in summer with lots of bikes contending with cars and buses.
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- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
rjhintz
Most of the bikes are just fitness riders slogging up to Grizzly Peak and Tilden. I suppose some are new bike commuters, but we'll see for sure in the fall when school starts at Cal.
2yrs+
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Grizzly Peak Blvd
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- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
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- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
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- Schools
- Childcare
"Residential hill living close to parks"
Grizzly Peak is an arterial in the hills. Noisy in the summer with motorcycles. 10 minutes minimum from shopping and restaurants. Bus service that ends in early evening. Close to major park complex.
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- Professionals
- Singles
- Retirees
FlowerGirl
I think this is probably true of the lower elevations of Grizzly Peak as it comes down from the heights into the lower ranges, but Grizzly Peak only really becomes itself as it heads up onto the crest of the mountains where it turns into a winding moutain road, filled with nooks and cranies and some of the best views of the Bay Area around. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Golden Gate Bridge an well into the City. You also get a great view of Oakland from spots.
And, just between you and me, it has some of the best make out spots in the East Bay.
And, just between you and me, it has some of the best make out spots in the East Bay.
2yrs+
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Doolittle Dr
"Commercial Industrial strip with proximity to OAK airport"
Doolittle Drive in San Leandro is a strip with commercial and industrial use with a scattering of airport hotels and fast food. Great for cheap airport long term parking. Close to a Costco with a gas station.
Vistamont Ave
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- Peace & Quiet
- Eating Out
- Nightlife
- Parks & Recreation
- Shopping Options
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Cost of Living
- Resale or Rental Value
- Public Transport
- Medical Facilities
- Schools
- Childcare
"Quiet residential street in a park like setting"
Vistamont is a low density, residential street with two "legs," separated by a forested area. A large park is close by with a lot of wildlife, including raccoons, skunks, and deer. Power is subject to interruption during winter storms. There's hardly any traffic, except for local drivers. Parking on the street is restricted because of emergency vehicle access issues, as well as egress in case of wildfire.
The street is relatively far from services, which are at least 10 minutes drive away. The south leg of Vistamont is less well kept up by the city than the north leg.
The street is relatively far from services, which are at least 10 minutes drive away. The south leg of Vistamont is less well kept up by the city than the north leg.
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- Professionals
- Families with kids
- Retirees
