Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA

Poet's Corner — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Poet's Corner, Berkeley, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Poet's Corner, Berkeley (2026)

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Poet's Corner Neighborhood Overview

Poet's Corner is a residential neighborhood in Berkeley, California, primarily within the 94702 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced mix of homeowners and renters, with a homeownership rate of 48.6% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 51.4%. This split contributes to a diverse community dynamic within this established part of the city.

The housing market in Poet's Corner is firmly positioned, with a median home value of $1,126,900. Homes are typically modest in size, averaging 1,075 square feet. Mortgage data indicates a strong preference for conventional financing, with 339 conventional originations out of 352 total, suggesting a market that is accessible primarily to buyers with established credit. For renters, the median gross rent is $1,771 per month, which aligns with the neighborhood's median household income of $98,873.

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Poet's Corner Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.1M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$99K
Homeownership Rate48.6%
Renter-Occupied51.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate8.8%
Market TypeBuyer's
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code94702
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations352
VA Loan Originations2
VA Loan Share0.6%
Average VA Loan Amount$995K
Conventional Loan Originations339
FHA Loan Originations11

Top Real Estate Agents in Poet's Corner, Berkeley

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by California Department of Real Estate (DRE), maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

6 agents met the full merit gate for Poet's Corner, Berkeley, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Alex Reza Khodadad Listed

Contact

Phone: (925) 705-1300

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.delphirealtyteam.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/AlexKhodadad

Why selected: Selected for his significant community involvement, including a Chamber of Commerce Home Town Hero Award and advocacy for local businesses. He further demonstrates excellence and as a broker-owner.

Community & Leadership

member at Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce[6]

Notable Achievements

Small Business of the Year Nomination

Home Town Hero Award

Verified Specialties

Relocation, New Construction, residential real estate, local market expertise, brokerage operations[4]

Cities Served

Pleasant Hill

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Andrea Colella Gordon Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 421-6818

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.andreagordon.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Andrea%20Gordon

Why selected: Selected for her community commitment and leadership roles. She combines a from with deep market expertise and a client-focused approach.

Notable Achievements

25+ Years Real Estate Experience

91 Client Reviews with 4.9-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, East Bay residential real estate, Oakland area expertise, Berkeley market knowledge, Buyer representation, Seller services, First-time homebuyers, Investor clients, Market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Addar Selga Listed

Contact

Phone: (925) 705-1300

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.luxegroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Sedar%20Juarez

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community service and charitable initiatives, Addar Selga combines and a strong business education.

Community & Leadership

volunteer at Community charitable initiatives[6]

Notable Achievements

33+ Years Experience

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

33 Years Real Estate Experience

80 Five-Star Reviews

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Over Three Decades in Real Estate

Verified Specialties

Relocation, buyers, sellers, market analysis, transaction management, luxury homes, investment properties, buyer representation, seller representation[4]

Cities Served

Pleasant Hill

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Aaron Michael Kendrick Listed

Contact

Phone: (925) 226-8690

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://houzquest.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KendrickRealtyInc

Why selected: Selected for his leadership as a mentor in Real Estate Professional Development programs. This community role is supported by a from and recognition in industry publications.

Community & Leadership

Mentor at Real Estate Professional Development[6]

Notable Achievements

68 Client Reviews with 4.9 Star Average

Exceptional Client Satisfaction Rating

Established Independent Brokerage

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Vacation / Short-term Rentals, client communication, transaction support, comprehensive service, Communication-focused service, Client advocacy, Transaction support, Agent development, residential transactions, buyer representation, seller representation, market analysis[4]

Cities Served

Pleasant Hill

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Babak Ghaziani Listed

5.0 stars 66+ verified reviews License: 1813062 Ghaziani & Company Realty 18+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (510) 812-4966

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ghazianicompany.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/romeena1

Why selected: Selected for his active volunteer work and leadership in local community development, combined with a strong performance record of and decades of expert market knowledge.

Community & Leadership

volunteer at Local Community[6]

Notable Achievements

Dual Bachelor's Degrees from U.C. Davis

Real Estate Broker License

66 Five-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Rentals, first-time homebuyers, real estate investors, commercial real estate, residential real estate, Bay Area native expertise, offer strategy, social media marketing, buying, selling, real estate services, Bay Area market knowledge, client advocacy, investment property, buyer representation, seller representation, relocation services[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Akel Hillany Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 374-0305

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/akel-hillany-luxe-realty-group-pleasant-hill

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Akel%20Hillany

Why selected: Selected for his role as a Bay Area native and community-engaged professional, Hillany also delivers results.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Contra Costa Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Member at Local Chamber of Commerce[6]

Volunteer at Bay Area Homelessness or Housing Non-Profit[6]

Mentor at Real Estate Brokerage Training Program[6]

Verified Specialties

Insurance, buyers, sellers, market analysis, competitive markets[4]

Cities Served

Pleasant Hill

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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