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Cox

Cox

$557,522 Average Value
$387 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Cox, a settled East Oakland neighborhood along International Boulevard

Cox is a small neighborhood of residential blocks just off Oakland's International Boulevard. Single-family homes and duplexes tend to be less expensive here than in Oakland as a whole, attracting homeowners and investors looking for lower-cost homes with easy highway and transit access to the East Bay region. Beyond Cox's commuter-friendly location and competitive housing costs, this pocket of East Oakland is also a short walk or bus ride from public schools, globally inspired restaurants, supermarkets and parks along neighborhood blocks and up in the city's scenic hillsides.

Arroyo Viejo park offers a large amount of green space for families.
Arroyo Viejo park offers a large amount of green space for families.
The Cox neighborhood is below the Oakland hills.
The Cox neighborhood is below the Oakland hills.
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Early 1900s bungalows and duplexes in East Oakland

Most homes were built along Cox's sidewalk-lined blocks in the early 1900s. Craftsman bungalows are common, as are National and Mediterranean Revival cottages. Many properties on the market are single-family homes, but there are also duplexes, triplexes and other small multi-unit buildings mixed into the housing stock. Residents are more likely to rent rather than own homes in Cox.

Single-family homes sell from the mid-$200,000s to the lower $600,000s, while multifamily properties can range from the upper $500,000s to the lower $900,000s. Cox has a median single-family home price in the mid-$500,000s. That's higher than nearby Webster, Elmhurst Park, North Stonehurst, Castlemont and Iveywood. It's lower than Oakland as a whole.

The Cox neighborhood has Craftsman homes.
The Cox neighborhood has Craftsman homes.
Many home styles can be found in Cox.
Many home styles can be found in Cox.
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Driving on interstates and taking public transit around the East Bay

Commuters can take 98th Avenue toward Interstate 580 and Interstate 880 to get around the East Bay region. You're about 9 miles from , whether you drive or catch an AC Transit bus along International Boulevard. Residents are a couple of miles from the Coliseum BART Station, which is the closest place to access regional rail service across the greater Bay Area.

Cox residents have easy access to the Oakland International Airport with BART.
Cox residents have easy access to the Oakland International Airport with BART.
Getting to and from the Cox neighborhood is easy thanks to the bus line.
Getting to and from the Cox neighborhood is easy thanks to the bus line.
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Close to a couple of Oakland Unified school options

The Oakland Unified School District has an open enrollment choice system, allowing families to apply to schools across the district. A few options are within blocks of home for many students, including Reach Academy, an elementary school, and Elmhurst United Middle School.

Students can attend Castlemont High School.
Students can attend Castlemont High School.
Elmhurst United Middle School opened in 1894.
Elmhurst United Middle School opened in 1894.
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Parks and the Oakland Zoo are nearby

Neighborhood parks and major East Oakland recreation destinations are close to home. Within Cox, locals head to Verdese Carter Park to spend time at its playground, basketball courts and picnic areas. You're less than 2 miles from Knowland Park, a massive green space that's home to the Oakland Zoo. "The Oakland Zoo is very, very popular," says JOHN SIMPSON, the broker-owner of JJ&S Holdings, who specializes in the Bay Area. "Whether it's tourists or residents, it's definitely always packed." Farther into the Oakland hills, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is beloved for its many miles of trails through hilly woodlands and redwood groves.

Basketball courts are at Verdese Carter Park.
Basketball courts are at Verdese Carter Park.
The Oakland Zoo is a major attraction for Cox residents and visitors.
The Oakland Zoo is a major attraction for Cox residents and visitors.
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Small businesses on International Boulevard

Mom and pop restaurants, vendor stands and local supermarkets line International Boulevard. Like the road name suggests, these local businesses sell food and groceries popular in many cultures across the globe. Just down the street, you'll find:

  • Dixon's, a staple for fried soul food favorites and desserts
  • Reina's Restaurant, a small eatery serving Mexican and Salvadoran dishes
  • Pizza Joven, a casual takeout and delivery spot just outside the neighborhood
  • SuperMercado Mi Tierra, a local grocery store chain stocking pantry staples and specialty Latin American goods

Residents can grab a meal at Ben's Burgers.
Residents can grab a meal at Ben's Burgers.
Cox residents can find fresh pastries in the local supermarket.
Cox residents can find fresh pastries in the local supermarket.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

8 min drive

Bus

98th Av & Cherry St

Bus

98Th Av & Cherry St

Bus

98Th Av & Olive St

Bus

98Th Av & Walnut St

Bus

98th Av & Walnut St

Bus

95th Avenue

Bus

98th Av & Olive St

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
480
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1925
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,176
Significantly below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,285
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
2
Median Rent
$3,122
Median Single Family Home Rent
$3,595
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,748

Demographics

Total Population
3,314
Median Age
33
Population Density
29 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.5%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
8.8%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,823
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$68,365

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
69.9%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
14.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
% Population in Labor Force
64.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

50 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

50 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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