Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
Modern Traditional homes line walkable residential blocks
Most of the single-family homes in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm are modern, built after 1980. The average home in the area has three bedrooms, Blume says, and most are somewhere around 2,000 square feet. The houses have mostly Traditional- and contemporary-style options, in single and multistory layouts. Harbor Bay/Bay Farm homes fill well-manicured lots that range from about 2,600 square feet to more than 5,000 square feet. Sidewalks line every block in the neighborhood, providing an element of walkability. Single-family houses have price tags that start at roughly $1 million and can climb to more than $2 million. Townhouses and condos supplement the inventory of single-family homes, with prices that start at around $800,000.Neighborhood parks and golf courses support an active lifestyle
Harbor Bay/Bay Farm residents take advantage of the area’s walkability. It’s common to see people out and about, enjoying fresh air. “It’s an active community,” Blume says. The neighborhood features multiple parks. The 4-acre Tillman Park is among the options, a space woven into the web of homes here, with a playground, multiple athletic fields and basketball courts. Leydecker Park is a bigger option, at almost 6 acres, and features tennis courts in addition to a playground, fields and basketball courts. Shoreline Park is a spot to enjoy time by the water, with plenty of open, grassy space perfect for a picnic. Golfers will love the neighborhood's proximity to the public Corica Park, whose 18-hole South Course was named one of the top municipal courses in the country by GOLF Magazine in 2021. Corica Park also has a North Course undergoing renovation and a nine-hole par 3 course.A-rated Alameda public schools serve the community
Blume says that some move to Harbor Bay/Bay Farm for the schools. Students here can enter the Alameda Unified School District, which carries an A overall rating on Niche. Students can start at either Bay Farm School K-8 or Earhart Elementary, depending on where they live. Bay Farm School features an Outdoor Learning Center that facilitates weekly garden classes for those in kindergarten through fifth grade and hosts a weekly lunchtime club for middle school students. Earhart Elementary, which has kindergarten through fifth grade, offers an afterschool enrichment program with the help of the PTA. Both Bay Farm and Earhart have A grades on Niche. From Earhart, students can move on to the A-rated Lincoln Middle, whose extracurricular opportunities include a range of lunch clubs, from a games club to a science and engineering club. Students can then advance to the A-plus-rated Alameda High for grades nine to 12, which has a career technical education department with programs in biotechnology, computer science, digital filmmaking, multimedia and sports medicine.Harbor Bay Landing offers eateries and groceries
Residents can go to the Harbor Bay Landing shopping center for a bite to eat, including La Penca Azul, where the margaritas and burritos are popular. There’s also a Safeway, convenient for grocery shopping, and a Starbucks across the street.Harbor Bay Ferry offers a scenic commute to the city
It’s common for people who live in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm to take the San Francisco Bay Ferry from the Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal to the city for work. Ferry riders can get from Harbor Bay to Downtown San Francisco in just about 25 minutes. The ferry runs from 6:30 a.m. to 7:55 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Daniel Xi
Daniel Xi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 449-4817
291 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
$1,711,000 Price
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Janella Anguiano
Janella Anguiano
Century 21 Masters
(510) 674-1058
89 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
$1,030,000 Price
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Lori Olson
Lori Olson
Compass
(650) 449-4827
73 Total Sales
4 in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
$910K - $1.5M Price Range
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Lauren Quach
Lauren Quach
COMPASS
(628) 250-5774
77 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
$915,000 Price
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Milan Jezdimirovic
Milan Jezdimirovic
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 870-9399
96 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
$701,000 Price
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Cynthia Money
CM
Cynthia Money
Coldwell Banker
(925) 718-0397
25 Total Sales
1 in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm
$1,200,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Leydecker Park
Krusi Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Shoreline Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Towata Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Harrington Field
Tillman Park
Chochenyo Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Harbor Bay/Bay Farm | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Harbor Bay/Bay Farm Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm, Alameda sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Harbor Bay/Bay Farm, Alameda over the last 12 months is $340,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$360,000
Median Sale Price
$340,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$345,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$245,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
83
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,015
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1975
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,917
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,557
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,622
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,047
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Tuesday, Jul 295 - 7pm
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Tuesday, Jul 2911am - 1pm
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,039 per month
- Furnished Studio-Oakland - Alameda Airport
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 300 Sq Ft
- 1260 S Loop Rd
- Alameda, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,193
Median Age
48
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$199,750
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$206,305
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
69.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
79
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
68
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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