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Crocker Highlands comes packed with charm
In Crocker Highlands, the region’s rolling hills unfurl into a community whose classic homes give the area distinct charm. Most of the houses here date back to the early part of the 20th century, dotting the neighborhood’s sloping streets with an array of architectural eye candy. Plus, outdoor recreation and retail and dining amenities are easy to come by here, too.
Ornate gates mark the entrance to Crocker Highlands in Oakland.
The Crocker Highlands neighborhood is known for its curvy and steep streets.
The Crocker Highlands in Oakland is a very walkable area.
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Homes here come with classic charm
The homes around Crocker Highlands represent all manner of Tudor, Mediterranean, Italianate, Spanish and colonial styles. Many of these houses were built between the 1920s and the 1940s. A lot of owners across Crocker Highlands have modernized their homes, without sacrificing their classic character. “They keep the tradition going,” says local Realtor Sante Sandhu of Luxe Living Real Estate Group. “They keep the historical characteristics of the home.” Homes around Crocker Highlands are spacious, too, with floor plans stretching about 2,300 square feet on average. Lots here are compact, often between one-tenth and one-fifth of an acre, and properties around the neighborhood are neatly organized along sidewalk-lined streets. Sale prices in Crocker Highlands range from $1.3 million to close to $4 million.
Crocker Highlands homes have lots of character.
The homes in the Crocker Highlands make strolls entertaining.
The hills In the Crocker Highlands are home to all types of houses.
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Area schools come with stout reputations
Kids in Crocker Highlands can attend schools in the Oakland Unified School District. Students in this area can start at Crocker Highlands Elementary, which has a B-plus overall grade on Niche and an annual tradition dubbed the Crocker Carnival. Crocker Carnival is held each spring and features everything from bouncy houses to carnival games. The B-rated Edna Brewer Middle is next, a school with programs in music, art and drama. Then students can progress to the B-minus-rated Oakland High, which has specialized academies in environmental science, innovative design and engineering, law and social justice, public health, and visual arts.
The Crocker Highlands Elementary School is a California distinguished school.
Oakland High School in Highland Terrace prepares students into a 4 year college.
Edna Brewer Middle School is a diverse middle school with 800 students and high test scores.
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Get up and get active in Crocker Highlands
Crocker Highlands residents can take advantage of the sidewalks all around for leisurely strolls around the neighborhood. It’s common to see people here out and about. “I’ll see people hiking, jogging and walking with their kids and family, especially on Saturday mornings,” says Sandhu, who grew up in Oakland. “It’s very family-oriented. When I’ve done open houses here on the weekends, I would see families walking up with parents pushing a stroller and a coffee in their hand.” One of the places people here can walk to is Oak Grove Park, a wooded space with a trail perfect for a tranquil outdoor getaway. Locals can keep walking a tad farther to reach the Mandana Plaza Park, a space with a playground that the kids can enjoy.
The wide trail in Grove Park is a hidden gem in Crocker Highlands.
People living in the Crocker Highlands love running on the curvy hills in the neighborhood.
Residents and their pups love a good walk in the Crocker Highlands.
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Let Lakeshore Avenue guide retail choices
Those who live in Crocker Highlands can hop in the car and get to an assortment of retail and dining options along nearby Lakeshore Avenue. The choices here include Proposition Chicken, a cafe where fried and rotisserie chicken are the stars, available in an array of sandwich, salad and entree options. The sandwich at Proposition is a standout. Those with a hankering for a burger can stop by Flipside, where they can pair their burger with sweet potato fries and a homemade milkshake. There’s also a Trader Joe’s and a Walgreens on Lakeshore, convenient for grabbing groceries and other essentials.
The shops and restaurants on Lakeshore Ave are within walking distance to Crocker Highlands.
Proposition Chicken is a well-liked spot to grab a bite near Crocker Highlands.
Crocker Highlands resident can find chicken Sandwiches, salads and wings at Proposition Chicken.
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AC Transit helps locals get around
Several AC Transit bus stops are dotted around Crocker Highlands, which locals can use to get around the East Bay. AC Transit features more than 100 routes. Also, drivers can hop on nearby Interstate 580 for trips toward Downtown Oakland, just about 6 miles away. I-580 also connects to I-80 for drives across the bay to San Francisco, about 14 miles away.
For residents of Crocker Highlands not wanting to drive, AC Transit is close by.
The nearby freeways allow Crocker Highlands residents to commute to nerby cities.
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Get up and socialize for National Night Out
Crocker Highlands locals get together each year for a National Night Out event each August, on the neighborhood’s 1400 block between Norwood Avenue and Creed Road. The event features food, drinks, music and games.
Crime
According to the CAP Index, crime in Crocker Highlands falls below national averages in multiple categories, including homicide, sexual assault, assault with a weapon, robbery, burglary and motor vehicle theft.
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Parks in this Area
Piedmont Park
Dog Park
Playground
Piedmont Sports Field
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football
Mandana Plaza Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Crocker Park
Oak Grove Park
Trails
Piedmont Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Trails
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
19 min drive
Bus
Lakeshore Av & Wala Vista Av
Bus
4072 Lakeshore Av (Portsmouth Wk)
Bus
702 Wala Vista Av
Bus
Wala Vista Av & Lake Shore Av
Bus
Lakeshore Av & Park Ln
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Crocker Highlands
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Crocker Highlands Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Crocker Highlands, Oakland sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Crocker Highlands, Oakland over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,998
Median Age
49
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$238,024
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$229,356
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
84.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.1%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
56/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 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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