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A lively little community east of Downtown Oakland
Known locally as "The Dimond," Oakland's Dimond District shines as brightly as its name. This vibrant neighborhood is known for its local parks, independent shops and streets lined with classic, early 20th century homes. “It’s a food destination with excellent restaurants and the best grocery shopping in East Oakland. The homes are charming, the streets are tree-lined and there’s a nice community feel,” says Realtor Michele Senitzer of Compass Real Estate. The Dimond is named for Hugh Dimond, a California Gold Rush pioneer who moved to the area in the late 1800s when the neighborhood was little more than a wooded canyon. Since then, it's transformed into a sprawling urban district at the base of the lower Oakland Hills that pops with colorful murals, mosaics and street art.
Dimond District offers some historic homes among tall palm trees tower over narrow streets.
Mosaics are part of the art vibe that makes the Dimond District so desirable.
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Vibrant restaurants, shops and independent grocers
The Dimond District’s main commercial strip is on MacArthur Boulevard — a mini-mecca of lively restaurants, cafes, taquerias and independent grocers. Locals can walk to La Farine bakery for decadent French-style pastries, breads and cakes. Weekend brunch enthusiasts go to Grand Lake Kitchen, a popular Oakland eatery. There’s also Bombera, an upscale Mexican restaurant; it has some of the best tacos in the East Bay, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Residents have several nearby options for groceries: Farmer Joe’s is a long running family grocer that’s been in the neighborhood since 1994; Food Mill is a small natural grocer that’s been in the neighborhood for more than 80 years; and Safeway is a neighborhood mainstay with a pharmacy inside.
The Upper Dimond neighborhood is lucky to have a bustling shopping area at its feet.
Pastries, fresh bread, and sweets are found at La Farine in the Dimond District, CA.
Weekend brunch enthusiasts of Dimond go to Grand Lake Kitchen, a popular Oakland eatery.
Bombera is an upscale Mexican restaurant, which has some of the best tacos in the East Bay.
Dimond District locals shop at Farmer Joes for their groceries.
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Dimond Park paradise
For outdoor relaxation, Dimond Park offers a 94-acre community space with a swimming pool and a playground. It offers an access point for the Dimond Canyon Trail, a winding pathway that twists and turns through towering redwoods, tall oaks and blooming wildflowers in a lush, urban canyon. From there, the trail meanders north, providing a connection to nearby Joaquin Miller Park and Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, two popular hiking spots with deep stands of redwoods nestled in the hills. “In the Dimond, you have this experience of convenient city living but with parks and recreation close by. You get the best of both worlds,” says Realtor Maria Cavallo-Merrion of Vanguard Properties, a longtime East Bay resident who grew up in Oakland. “It’s really special to have something like Dimond Park in the middle of your neighborhood.”
The Dimond District neighborhood is lucky to have a 94-acre park on its border.
One of Dimond Park's greatest feature is the community space with a swimming pool.
Plenty of green space is available for the ever popular soccer in Dimond District.
Dimond Canyon Bridgeview Trail is the perfect place for forrest running.
Have a great afternoon with family at Joaquin Miller Park.
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park is a popular hiking spot for Dimond District residents.
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Dimond District Oktoberfest
Once a year, the neighborhood hosts a lively Oktoberfest celebration, a tradition dating back to the early 20th century when the Dimond was home to many German Americans. With more than 200 craft beers and food vendors, the festival is one of the Bay Area’s premier craft beer showcases.
Renovated early 20th-century homes
With a wide range of California bungalows, Craftsman and Mission Revival style homes built in the 1920s and 30s that have been restored and renovated, the district offers a historic look with a splash of the modern. Flourishing gardens stretch from front patios to sidewalks, and tall palm and pine trees tower over narrow streets. The streets begin to slope upward in the east end of the neighborhood, curving along forested vistas with views of the cityscape unfurling below. Home prices in the area typically range from $800,000 to $1.5 million.
Larger single-family homes make up the majority of the houses in the Dimond District.
The Dimond District neighborhood has a mix of home styles, many of them being Craftsman gems.
Mission Revival style homes are only one style of home you can find in the Dimond District.
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Local schools close to home
Students in the neighborhood can attend Sequoia Elementary School, which earns a B rating from Niche, Sequoia Elementary, located within the neighborhood, is notable for its outdoor gardens. The school has continually expanded the amount of green space on its campus and now has more than five gardens and a creek restoration bed where students can learn about local plant life and ecosystems. Students then move on to C-rated Bret Harte Middle School and B-rated Skyline High School. A few blocks away, students browse the stacks at the Oakland Public Library Dimond Branch, a white and orange modernist-style building and one of the most popular libraries in the city.
Bret Harte Middle School is part of the Oakland Unified School District.
Sequoia Elementary School is nestled between beautiful homes and rolling hills.
The Oakland Public Library Dimond is one of the busiest in Oakland based in the Dimond District
Sequoia Elementary School has a historic past.
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Getting around the East Bay and Beyond
Located only 3 miles from shopping and dining in downtown Oakland, Grand Lake and Lake Merritt, residents of the Dimond District are in a central Oakland locale. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 580 — a major highway that offers a connection to San Francisco. Those who prefer to travel by train can catch a ride at the Fruitvale BART station, about 2 miles away. Air travelers are just 8 miles from the Oakland International Airport, which offers nonstop international and domestic flights to places like Los Angeles, Honolulu and Portugal.
Dimond District is bordered by the 580 Freeway that offers a connection to San Francisco.
Dimond District locals can hop on the local AC transit bus lines for easy transportation.
Dimond air travelers are just 8 miles from the Oakland International Airport.
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Parks in this Area
William D. Wood Park
Dimond Park
Basketball
Grills
Picnic Area
McCrea Park
Fishing
Grills
Picnic Area
Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park
Joaquin Miller Park
Dog Park
Trails
Playground
Avenue Terrace Playground
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Central Reservoir Recreation Area
Dimond Canyon
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
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Dimond District Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Dimond District, Oakland sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Dimond District, Oakland over the last 12 months is $1,800,000, up 629% 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
5,843
Median Age
44
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$105,958
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$140,285
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.9%
College Graduates
52.4%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.6%
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®
46/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
55/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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