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Homes in the hills
Set into the Berkley’s hills, Thousand Oaks is home to hundred-year-old coast live oak trees, and rock formations that are thousands of years old. “Some people have these gigantic, thousand-ton rocks in their front yards,” says Andrea Gordon, a Realtor with Compass who has been selling real estate in the Bay Area for 25 years. Thousand Oaks is known for its grand homes among the big stones, and a popular dining district on Solano Avenue. It’s also a peaceful place to take a walk. Low stone walls along the sidewalks in Thousand Oaks, and flights of stone steps connect the streets up and down small hillsides leading all the way down to the shops along Solano Avenue.
The hilly topography of Thousand Oaks is apparent when seen from above.
Thousand Oaks' housing comes in a plethora of architectural styles.
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Homes among the stones
Properties in Thousand Oaks fetch a high price, usually between $1.5 - $2 million. The neighborhood has a mix of home styles. In the 1920s and 1930s, original buyers commissioned various architects to design the neighborhood's first homes. “Thousand Oaks has incredibly beautiful houses,” says Gordon. “Mediterranean, big, beautiful homes with gorgeous views. High in the hills, but not too far up. There’s also Craftsmen bungalows and lots of houses from the 20s and 30s.”
Winding streets are a hallmark of Thousand Oaks.
Thousand Oaks streets are mostly residential.
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Berkley Public Schools
Thousand Oaks is served by the Berkley Public Schools, which has an A rating on Niche. Thousand Oaks Elementary has an A-minus rating, and Martin Luther King Middle School has an A rating. Berkley High School has an A-plus rating and a variety of activities for students, like Dungeons & Dragons, Esports and hiking clubs.
Thousand Oaks Elementary serves students of Thousand Oaks.
Thousand Oaks students attend Berkeley High School in downtown Berkeley.
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Getting around Thousand Oaks
The neighborhood is about two miles from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, and multiple AC Transit bus stops are close to the neighborhood, both of which provide access to downtown San Francisco. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 25 miles away.
El Cerrito Bart is just a short drive from Thousand Oaks.
Winding streets and even front yards followThousand Oaks' natural geology.
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Great Stoneface Park
Thousand Oak’s unique geology is on display at Great Stoneface Park, where Car-sized rocks and huge stone urns sit idly in the sun. The urns were built by the neighborhood’s developers for aesthetic purposes in the early 1900s, and only one of the originals remains – the rest were rebuilt by the community in 2011. Rookie rock climbers practice bouldering the park’s huge stones, and others just enjoy the sights and environment. Residents can also walk the Indian Trail, a stone staircase that begins at The Alameda and ascends toward Yosemite Road and Great Stoneface Park.
Thousand Oaks' Great Stoneface Park is popular with rock climbers.
It's common to see people walking their dog in Great Stoneface Park in Thousand Oaks.
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Shops along Solano Avenue
Restaurants and shops line Solano Avenue, the shopping and dining district at the foot of Thousand Oaks. Ajanta is a popular Indian spot that’s received popular reviews from Zagat and the San Francisco Examiner. Ice cream shop iScream has a flavor menu that rotates daily and a vintage-themed interior with checkboard floors. Shoppers can also visit a variety of jewelry stores and clothing stores, like Sottovoce, a women’s clothing shop, and Oak Jewelers, a fine jeweler. Andronico’s is the local grocery store.
You can buy luxury rugs in Thousand Oaks.
Foodies revel the culinary options available on Solano Avenue.
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Parks in this Area
Great Stoneface Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Contra Costa Rock Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Frederick Mini Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
John Hinkel Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Thousand Oaks School Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Indian Rock Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
30 min drive
Bus
Solano Av & Tacoma Av
Bus
Colusa Av & Tacoma Av
Bus
Solano Av & Colusa Av
Bus
Arlington Av & Yosemite Rd
Bus
Colusa Av & Thousand Oaks Blvd
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Colusa Av & Vincente Av
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Solano Av & Ensenada Av
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Thousand Oaks
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
Thousand Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Thousand Oaks, Berkeley over the last 12 months is $385,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Enjoy a magical sunset at Indian Rock Park, then meander down to Solano Ave, one of Berkeley’s most charming neighborhood shopping streets, for dinner, a coffee, or to peruse a local bookshop. All this in a matter of minutes, and without a car! 839 Mendocino offers all the conveniences of town life with the peacefulness of the hills. Designed by the renowned Berkeley architect Walter Ratcliff,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,127
Median Age
55
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.3%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$184,077
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$189,360
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.8%
College Graduates
86%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
54.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
26''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
75°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
67/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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