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Conveniently located neighborhood with a peaceful, residential feel
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Merritt, Cleveland Heights is a hilly residential neighborhood known for being a place to settle down. “It’s a highly desirable neighborhood. There is very little turnover. You have people waiting to get in. Families and generations stay and never leave,” says Tiffany Lefour, a Realtor with Grubb Company who has sold several homes in the neighborhood. While Cleveland Heights is close to major commercial and recreation areas, the residential nature of the community offers a buffer from the busyness of those destinations. Homeowners can enjoy the peacefulness of the Mediterranean architecture and mature trees while being able to walk, bike or bus to nearly anywhere in central Oakland.
Lake Merritt, Oakland downtown and the skyline of the City from Cleveland Heights.
Cleveland Heights is a quiet neighborhood by Lake Merritt in Oakland.
Cleveland Heights is a quiet neighborhood by Lake Merritt in Oakland.
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Shopping and dining along Lakeshore Avenue
Cleveland Heights is primarily residential but has some local businesses within the neighborhood. Haddon Hill Café is a coffee shop known for baked goods like khachapuri, a Georgian cheese bread. Leaning Tower of Pizza is a neighborhood staple, serving the area since 1972. The casual pizza joint serves sourdough thin crust and Detroit-style deep dish pies. Several more local businesses are about a 1-mile walk north of the neighborhood on Lakeshore Avenue. Restaurants here include Bardo Lounge & Supper Club, a midcentury modern-style eatery serving a seasonal menu. This street also has multiple local clothing and gift shops and chain stores like Gap. Groceries are available at Trader Joe’s or Lakeshore Produce. The neighborhood is also close to what Lefour calls the best farmers market in town. “It’s amazing. It has really high-quality stuff and all different types of vendors,” she says. Grand Lake Farmers Market occurs each Saturday at Splash Pad Park and hosts over 100 vendors selling produce, flowers and prepared foods.
The Leaning Tower of Pizza in Cleveland Heights is a cute little pizza shop.
Baggy's by the Lake in Cleveland Heights is a quaint bar.
Visit Cafe Lakeview on Lakeshore Avenue for some delicious dishes in Cleveland Heights.
Haddon Hill Cafe is small coffee joint located in the Cleveland Heights neighborhood.
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Easy access to Lake Merritt
Multiple parks offer plenty of ways to get outside in Cleveland Heights. Lake Merritt is a 155-acre lake surrounded by a 3-mile trail. The area is constantly full of walkers, runners and bikers. Several attractions surround the lake, like the 7-acre gardens featuring Bonsai trees and rhododendrons. Children’s Fairyland is a kids-oriented theme park on the lake’s north shore with a carousel, Ferris wheel and train. The Cleveland Cascade is another park in the neighborhood, which Lefour says is popular for exercise. The Cascade was built in 1923 and originally included a staircase with an Italian-inspired waterfall in the middle. The water feature has since been turned off, but the stairs remain, offering a spot for working out individually or with a group. FM Smith Recreation Center has an outdoor basketball court and playground, plus an indoor computer lab and multipurpose room. The center offers after-school programs and has a multilingual staff speaking English, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin.
The centerpiece of the Cleveland Heights is Lake Merritt, surrounded by a 3 mile paved trail.
Cleveland Heights is a neighborhood located in Oakland, surrounding the iconic Lake Merritt.
Locals can walk in a beautiful environment on Lakeshore Ave in Cleveland Heights.
Cleveland Cascade is right opposite Lake Merritt in Cleveland Heights.
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Distinct California home styles in Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights features a mix of Mediterranean and Craftsman architecture on densely populated streets. The Mediterranean homes often have stucco exteriors and tile roofs. Craftsman buildings can have stucco features, but some are built out of wood. Both styles typically have a front porch. On-street parking is common, but some homes have driveways, and even fewer have garages. Leafy trees line the streets, adding natural beauty and shade. Homes under 1,500 square feet typically cost between $700,000 and $1 million. Larger houses range from $1.1 million to $1.7 million. There are also some condo buildings in the neighborhood, with units costing between $425,000 and $750,000.
Cleveland Heights's architectural diversity adds to its charm.
Cleveland Heights features a mix of Mediterranean and Craftsman homes on wide streets.
The luxury homes in Cleveland Heights are designed to offer the ultimate in comfort.
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Highly rated Oakland schools in and around Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Elementary School, Edna Brewer Middle School and Oakland High School serve the neighborhood and receive B-plus ratings from Niche. The elementary and high schools are in the neighborhood, and the middle school is just across Interstate 580. Cleveland Elementary School has an eco-literacy program that teaches students about waste reduction, habitat protection, recycling and pollution reduction. It also offers free after-school programs that help students develop critical thinking, creative expression and leadership skills. Oakland High School is the oldest high school in the city, established in 1869. The school offers five college and career pathways, preparing students for futures in industries like engineering, environmental science and law.
Oakland High School offers a variety of activities and clubs to cater to students' interests.
Edna Brewer Middle School in Oakland has about 800 kids enrolled.
Cleveland Elementary School located in Cleveland Heights serves a diverse student population.
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I-580 and AC Transit busses for getting around
Cleveland Heights is a well-connected neighborhood with multiple ways to get around Oakland. Interstate 580 is just north of the community, leading south to Castro Valley or north to the Bay Bridge. Downtown Oakland is about a 2-mile drive, while Highland Hospital is a 1.5-mile drive. Oakland International Airport is about 8 miles away. The neighborhood also has many ways to get around without a car, with walkable sidewalks and bike lanes on Lakeshore Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard. AC Transit bus routes in the area take riders to downtown Oakland and across the bay to downtown San Francisco. The Lake Merritt BART Station is about 1.5 miles away and offers access to the Blue, Green and Orange lines, taking riders to nearly all corners of the Bay Area.
Locals use AC Transit bus 29 for getting around Lakeshore Avenue and other parts of Oakland.
Cleveland Heights is surrounded by freeway 580 to the north.
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On average, homes in Cleveland Heights, Oakland sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Cleveland Heights, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,230,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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