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Relaxed suburban neighborhood surrounded by regional parks in the Oakland Hills
Located in eastern Oakland is Caballo Hills, a suburban community just moments from East Bay’s largest remaining California redwood forest. The neighborhood's hilly, quiet streets provide a relaxed setting, where rich natural surroundings and glimpses of the bay and city skyline are always within reach. “It’s a very residential area that’s in the hills, so it’s not as walkable as other parts of the city, but it’s peaceful and quiet, and the homes usually have really nice bay views,” says Rich Fleming, a realtor and broker of Realty ONE Group Future who has lived in the Bay Area for over 20 years. “You also have access to many regional parks, and Merritt College is located here, too, which has a huge student base.”
Caballo Hills residents can enjoy breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.
Caballo Hills homes tend to be large and nestled onto the side of a hill.
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Mixed single-family home styles and multi-level condos
Caballo Hills is made up of varying streetscapes — from straight and flat to softly winding and steeply sloped. Most houses are situated close together with modest, well-maintained front yards. Homes in the Ridgemont subdivision and along Campus Drive typically sit at the neighborhood’s highest points, offering more unobstructed bay and city skyline views. Common housing styles are ranch-styles and split-levels built in the 1980s, followed by newer, more expansive Mediterranean designs. Prices typically range from $1.2 million to $3.2 million. Condos and townhouses here are usually contemporary in style. Some are situated along the lower, flatter parts of the neighborhood, whereas most of the newer constructions on Skyview Drive offer a higher vantage point. Townhouse prices range from $750,000 to $1 million, while condos, typically two- to three-levels, have a wider price range. These start around $500,000 for a 1,000-square-foot unit and go up to $1.3 million for a 3,000-square-foot luxury condo.
Caballo Hills is full of beautiful craftsman architecture.
Caballo Hills is home to many modern condominiums and townhouses.
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Nearby shopping centers with local dining and boutiques
Shopping and dining offerings are not too far outside of Caballo Hills. Lincoln Square Shopping Center is less than a few miles north, featuring a Safeway supermarket, CVS and local eateries, including Red Boy Pizza. This Bay Area chain bakes pies from nearly a century-old dough recipe. Hunan Yuan serves Chinese fare, while Sparky’s Giant Burgers is a casual spot for classic American food. Farmer Joe’s Marketplace is a few miles west on Macarthur Boulevard with organic grocery items and local produce. More restaurants, shops and boutiques are lined along this boulevard, including LaliSimone, a popular vintage clothing store.
Caballo Hills' iconic Sparky's Giant Burgers serves some of the best hamburgers in Oakland.
Caballo Hills' Lincoln Square Shopping Center fills up with local kids after school.
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Public schools with special academies and Merritt College
Students may attend Carl B. Munck Elementary, which gets a C-rating from Niche, followed by the B-minus-rated Montera Middle School. The B-rated Skyline High School offers extensive AP classes and Learning Pathway Academies in education, green energy and computer science. Caballo Hills is also home to Merritt College, a community college well known for its highly ranked nursing program.
Carl B. Munck School is one of the top elementary schools in Caballo Hills.
Skyline High School offers a space where Caballo Hills students can learn and thrive.
Caballo Hills' Merritt College campus is large with multiple buildings.
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Hiking and biking trails surrounded by redwood trees
The neighborhood has two heavily forested nature hotspots, including the Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve. This 290-acre hiking and biking site winds into a secluded crevice of the Oakland Hills, with the Rifle Range Branch waterway flowing at the bottom. Leona Heights Park, located on the northwest side of the neighborhood, features redwood tree-studded trails highlighted by small waterfalls and creeks. Its popular one-mile York Trail leads up to a steep 600-foot-high scenic peak. Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is just outside and north of Caballo Hills, with even more trails, campgrounds and natural wildlife sightings.
Leona Canyon in Caballo Hills is a hidden gem.
Enjoy a brisk morning walk at Leona Heights Park in Caballo Hills.
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Next to a main thoroughfare and public bus stops
Route 13 sits next to Caballo Hills, a main thoroughfare for getting around the city and into downtown Oakland. It’s also bordered by Interstate 580, which leads to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Multiple bus stops are located within Caballo Hills, particularly along Campus Drive next to Merritt College. The Oakland International Airport is just 8 miles south.
Merritt College has convenient travel options to other parts of Caballo Hills.
The Interstate 580 connects Caballo Hills to the rest of the Bay Area.
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Summer solstice parties and musicals at nearby Joaquin Miller Park
The community organizes a few social events at Leona Heights Park, including a Summer Solstice party in June to celebrate the longest day of the year. The event features live DJ music and special performances. Joaquin Miller Park, located a few miles north in neighboring Woodminster, hosts annual events that draw in residents throughout the greater Oakland Hills region. The park’s annual summer musical series has been an area favorite since 1967, with top-level productions of shows like “Gypsy” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
Lower crime scores
Caballo Hills has a CAP Index Crime Score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Caballo Hills
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Caballo Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Caballo Hills, Oakland sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Caballo Hills, Oakland over the last 12 months is $930,000, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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