$722,466Average Value$488Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Entry-level prices for entry-level buyers
Embracing the border of East Oakland and West Oakland, the centrally situated neighborhood of Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek is as “Oakland” as it gets. This historic community derives its twin names from the Spanish rancher Luis Peralta and California’s first Jewish American governor, Washington Bartlett, and borders both the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park and Interstate 580. However, most residents call Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek home because of its affordability. “The main thing is it’s an entry-level price point for entry-level buyers or people who want to downsize, who want to be in the middle of everything,” says local Realtor Travis Clarke with Keller Williams. “I think that’s the benefit of that neighborhood.”
The Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek neighborhood is conveniently located near the 580 freeway.
The Bartlett area of Oakland is full of adorable bungalows.
The centrally situated area of Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek is as “Oakland” as it gets.
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Classic homes becoming modernized
Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek straddles both sides of Peralta Creek, which has long since been paved over. Ranch-style, Craftsman and Spanish-influenced residences line this community’s quiet streets, and most of these houses date their construction to the 1920s and 1930s. These prewar facades tend to be well-maintained, as scores of properties have been modernized and renovated. “It’s one of those neighborhoods that’s rapidly changing, which I think is a positive,” Clarke says. Houses here have sold for between $470,000 and $1 million, with renovated properties garnering higher sale prices.
Walk through Bartlett in Oakland and you will see a few of the bungalows are brightly painted.
Bartlett in Oakland is full of renovated and well-loved smaller bungalows.
Large bat windows are a common feature on the bungalows in Bartlett.
The smaller bungalows in the Bartlett neighborhood are affordable for people looking in Oakland.
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Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek known for its dining
Bartlett/Upper Peralta may be primarily residential, but proximity to the West-East Oakland borderline of Fruitvale Avenue puts this neighborhood right next to dozens of shopping and dining options. Lucky Three Seven specializes in Filipino street food, serving up lumpia and other Pinoy staples from a small, colorful shop. A few blocks up the avenue, Farmer Joe’s Marketplace and Safeway cover grocery essentials. To Barlett/Upper Peralta’s east, 38th Avenue has its own selection of diverse eats, including the Laotian fare at Vientian Café and the baked goods at Donut Savant.
Bustling International Boulevard: A commercial spine buzzing with life.
To Barlett/Upper Peralta’s east, 38th Avenue has great eateries like Vientian Café.
Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek residents go to Farmer Joe’s for grocery essentials.
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Dedicated and diverse programs at local schools
Allendale Elementary School and Bret Harte Middle School each receive C ratings from Niche. Students can then choose to attend Oakland Charter High School or Skyline High School, both of which receive B-plus ratings. Oakland Charter High’s academics are scored A-minus by Niche, which also recognizes it as being among the top three “Niche Standout High Schools in the San Francisco Bay Area.” Skyline High provides its learners with educational pathways for fields like computer science, sustainable energy, education and performing arts.
Allendale Elementary is central to the neighborhood and most students walk each day.
Bret Harte Middle School is nearby and offers a competitive curriculum.
Oakland Charter High School is part of the Patten University Complex.
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Urban green space for dog walkers and cyclists
Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek is surrounded by small pockets of green space and even a piece of preserved history. “My client had a dog and always walked their dog. They talked a lot about parks in the area,” says Clarke. “A lot of people that walked by or rode bikes by were going there.” The 6-acre Peralta Hacienda Historical Park tells the story of Oakland’s Spanish-era history through its museum house and community events like summertime free lunches for young visitors and traditional Native American dance exhibitions. Gwen Jackson Park may be small, but it stands as a testament to the collaboration of the city of Oakland, Fruitvale Elementary School and various government and local initiatives to preserve a little corner of urban Oakland as a playground for residents of Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek to enjoy. The Allendale Recreation Center, located just a block east of the neighborhood, offers a baseball field, playground and basketball courts while also hosting ESL classes and afterschool programs.
The historic Peralta House was built in 1870 in Peralta Hacienda, Oakland.
Gwen Jackson Park is a small but lovely park.
Allendale Recreation Area includes a large community center.
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Interstate 580 is Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek's artery
Interstate 580 forms the northern border of Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek and connects this neighborhood with downtown Oakland 7 miles to the west and San Francisco 15 miles in the same direction. AC Transit’s 14 bus runs through this neighborhood and can reach downtown in about 35 minutes.
The MacArthur 580 freeway is on the border of the Bartlett neighborhood for easy commute.
Bus Stops on MacArthur: Convenient access to Bartlett’s best.
Fruitvale BART Station: Gateway to Bartlett's vibrant community life.
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Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek, Oakland sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Bartlett/Upper Peralta Creek, Oakland over the last 12 months is $665,000, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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