Kat Sellis
Real Broker
(925) 940-8695
96 Total Sales
1 in Coliseum
$500,000 Price
Coliseum
It may no longer be home to the Golden State Warriors or the Oakland Raiders, but residents of the East Oakland's Coliseum neighborhood are still only a short walk from an Oakland A’s baseball game or concert at the city’s iconic arena and baseball stadium. The homes and apartments in this urban neighborhood are also near the Coliseum BART station, making for a convenient commute.
Laid out on a traditional, flat street grid, this residential area offers a mix of homes dating back to the early 20th century including many small bungalows and Craftsman homes. Here, you’ll see plenty of tiny, fenced-in yards, landscaped walkways leading up to front doors, cars parked in paved driveways and plenty of street parking. From some porches and decks, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the oak-dotted hills in the east. Many of these residences were built nearly a century ago but have been renovated with modern amenities like updated kitchens and bathrooms. The neighborhood is competitively priced for the Bay Area, with homes typically selling for between $400,000 and $600,000. There are also several newer apartment buildings in the area, including several refurbished public and affordable housing complexes.
You’ll have your pick of baseball games to attend at the nearby RingCentral Coliseum, where the Oakland Athletics, known as the Oakland A’s, play their home games. The team has won nine World Series Championships since it was founded in 1901. Residents can also easily catch a concert at the Oakland Arena, a 19,000-seat venue where major touring acts consistently perform. The arena holds the distinction of being the venue the Grateful Dead, a Bay Area jam band, played most often during their storied career. Plans are underway to revamp the neighborhood and the stadium grounds with a mix of new housing, retail and other amenities in the coming years, although it's been a slow-moving process.
If you’re seeking outdoor activities and relaxation, the Coliseum district offers several lovely parks that are walkable from many homes. Make sure you stop by the Carter-Gilmore Sports Complex, a community park named for the first African American ever elected to the Oakland City Council in 1950. With grassy fields, baseball diamonds and several playgrounds, it’s a great place to spend an afternoon with the kids. A few blocks away, you can stop by Coliseum Gardens, an easygoing community park with sport courts, picnic tables and play structures.
Students in the neighborhood attend Greenleaf Elementary School and Middle School and Castlemont High School. Greenleaf Elementary and Middle is modern, two-story schoolhouse tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood nearby. Retail and dining are sparse in the Coliseum district. You can stop by Dallaq Market for something quick, but for everything else you’ll need to hop in the car and drive. If you head down International Boulevard, you’ll find lots of corner markets and fast and casual dining. Head south to the neighboring city of San Leandro and you can swing by grocery stores like Safeway.
Coliseum is perfectly placed for commuters. The neighborhood is traversed by both a BART train and an Amtrak line, with stations that are within walking distance. Hop aboard, and you’re never far from major Bay Area employment centers, cultural attractions and entertainment destinations.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kat Sellis
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Nick Flageollet
Nick Flageollet
Compass
(415) 548-8485
71 Total Sales
1 in Coliseum
$335,000 Price
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Lizbeth Alarcon
Lizbeth Alarcon
eXp Realty of Northern Califor
(707) 615-1824
311 Total Sales
1 in Coliseum
$440,000 Price
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Sunny Wong
Sunny Wong
Responds QuicklyExp Realty Of California
(341) 444-3988
54 Total Sales
1 in Coliseum
$450,000 Price
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Jon Ahern
Jon Ahern
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(925) 396-5549
264 Total Sales
1 in Coliseum
$126,000 Price
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Aileen Matteson
Aileen Matteson
(925) 528-4459
23 Total Sales
1 in Coliseum
$325,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Liberation Park
- Trails
- Events
Eula M. Brinson Park
- Playground
Carter-Gilmore Park - City of Oakland
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Coliseum Gardens
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center and Park
Oakport Field
Transit
Coliseum Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Coliseum, Oakland sell after 10 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Coliseum, Oakland over the last 12 months is $265,000.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$360,000
Median Sale Price
$265,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$289,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$265,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,195,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$743
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
433
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,004
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,159
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,106
Median Age
33
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.2%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$32,670
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$51,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
62.4%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.5%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.6%
% Population in Labor Force
65.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
75
/ 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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