West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

West Berkeley — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for West Berkeley, 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 West Berkeley, Berkeley (2026)

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West Berkeley Neighborhood Overview

West Berkeley is a neighborhood in Berkeley, California, primarily served by the 94710 ZIP code. It presents a market characterized by high home values and a strong rental presence. The median home value stands at $1,062,500, reflecting the premium of the broader Berkeley market. Housing stock tends to be more compact, with an average home size of approximately 950 square feet.

The neighborhood's housing tenure is decisively tilted toward renting, with a 65.1% renter-occupied rate and a corresponding homeownership rate of 34.9%. The median gross rent is $2,400 per month. Recent mortgage data shows a market driven almost entirely by conventional financing, with 75 out of 76 total HMDA loan originations being conventional loans, indicating a buyer pool with strong financial profiles that aligns with the median household income of $116,313.

Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 54 neighborhoods in Berkeley.

West Berkeley Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$1.1M
Median Gross Rent$2K/mo
Median Household Income$116K
Homeownership Rate34.9%
Renter-Occupied65.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate6.3%
Market TypeBalanced
Market TierMain
Primary ZIP Code94710
Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA)
Total Mortgage Originations76
VA Loan Originations0
VA Loan Share0.0%
Conventional Loan Originations75
FHA Loan Originations1

Top Real Estate Agents in West Berkeley, 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.

8 agents met the full merit gate for West Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, selected from over 450,000 licensed California professionals.

Benjamin Robert Weinstein Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 343-7661

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://remyw.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for his active community involvement through charitable initiatives and volunteer work, combined with an and.

Community & Leadership

volunteer at Local Community Organizations[6]

Notable Achievements

18 Years Real Estate Experience

5-Star Rating Achievement

#1 East Bay Agent on Zillow & Trulia

RealTrends Recognition

Verified Specialties

residential real estate, buyer representation, seller representation, East Bay Area, buying and selling, client-focused service, buying process, selling process, client consultation[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

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

Anja Plowright Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 593-8376

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.teamplowright.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her active involvement with local charitable initiatives and community development efforts. She leads a top-performing team with a from and consistently ranks in the s regionally.

Community & Leadership

supporter at Local charitable initiatives[6]

Notable Achievements

#85 Bay Area ranking by sales volume

TOP TEAM Award

Top 1% in Berkeley & Oakland area

5-star rating across 116 reviews

Top 100 Bay Area Teams by Sales Volume - 2017

C.A.R. Champions of Home Impact Award

Top 1% of agents in East Bay

Top team at Grubb Company

Top 1% of agents in the East Bay

Top team at The Grubb Company

Top Team Award - The Grubb Company

Top 1% East Bay Ranking

Top 1% of agents regionally

Top teams at The Grubb Company

Featured in The Leading 100

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Rentals, Luxury Homes, property updating, staging, luxury homes, buyers, sellers, property enhancement, market preparation, property updates, maximizing sales prices, Property renovation, Market preparation, Buyer representation, Seller representation, Property staging, Value maximization, strategic positioning, market value maximization, fine home sales, Property enhancement, Strategic market positioning, Home staging and updates, Record-breaking sales[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

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

Adrian M Ratoosh Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 919-5499

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.ratooshgroup.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for his deep community roots and leadership within the family-run Ratoosh Group, combined with a from and nearly.

Community & Leadership

Board Member at Bay East Association of Realtors[6]

Committee Chair at Alameda County Affordable Housing Coalition[6]

Mentor at California Association of Realtors[6]

Advisory Council Member at Oakland Chamber of Commerce[6]

Notable Achievements

37+ Years Real Estate Experience

Nearly Four Decades in Real Estate

5-Star Client Rating

Hundreds of Property Closings

Complex Transaction Specialist

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, residential homes, condominiums, townhomes, new construction, land, multi-family properties, buyer representation, seller representation, homebuyers, sellers, personalized service, complex transactions, single family homes, multi-family apartments[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

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).

Glen David Bell Listed

Contact

Phone: (510) 333-4460

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://glenbell.agent.rpeastbay.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for his deep community engagement, including being a frequently quoted local market expert. This is supported by his years as a consistent Top Producer with a team renowned for its market knowledge.

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Property Management, Rentals, Luxury Homes[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

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

Gillian Elizabeth Perkins Listed

5.0 stars 32+ verified reviews License: 2011381 Better Homes and Garden Real Estate 7+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (510) 776-3794

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://gillianperkins.rpeastbay.com/

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

Why selected: Selected for her deep community involvement, including board positions and local engagement. She combines this with a strong of exceeding client expectations in the East Bay market.

Cities Served

Berkeley

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

Anne Mary Hinkey Listed

5.0 stars 27+ verified reviews License: 544137 Coldwell Homes Real Estate Group 18+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (708) 207-0738

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.annmariehickey.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Ann%20Marie%20Hickey

Why selected: Selected for her of dedicated market experience and strong community involvement, which is paramount in our ranking. She maintains a, demonstrating exceptional client satisfaction and reliable, results-oriented service.

Notable Achievements

17 Years of Service

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, Rentals, commitment to expertise, local market knowledge, delivering results[4]

Cities Served

Western Springs

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

Adrian Diaz Listed

5.0 stars 20+ verified reviews License: 1958173 Better Homes and Gardens 11+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (510) 907-0404

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.adriandiazhomes.com/

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

Why selected: His decade of expertise and Gold Award recognition demonstrate consistent superior performance and client advocacy.

Community & Leadership

E. Board at International Longshore & Warehouse Union[6]

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Gold Award Winner

Top 3% Performance

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Investment Properties, Luxury Homes, buyers, sellers, residential transactions, residential real estate, client service, market expertise[4]

Cities Served

Berkeley

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

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