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Frick is a low-key neighborhood in a central location
East Oakland's Frick is one of those pockets of the city that often flies under the radar, even for longtime Bay Area residents. Located between the more prominent Maxwell Park to the north and the Seminary neighborhood to the south, Frick is defined by its flat geography and deep-rooted community. Positioned 10 miles outside downtown Oakland, it's within walking distance of parks, public schools and a liberal arts college known for its lively, historic campus.
Frick is located below the Oakland hills
It's a 10-minute drive to Lake Merritt and Downtown Oakland
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What kinds of homes you'll find in Frick
Housing in Frick is dominated by architecture from the 1920s, '30s and '40s. Its streets are lined with California bungalows and European-influenced Craftsman and Tudor homes. "It's sort of an in-between community," says associate broker Mark DuBois of KW East Bay, who has worked in the area for over 20 years. "It's definitely part of the flatlands, but it's literally at the base of the hills. So you get easy access to the hills, but it's a bit more affordable." While houses are generally smaller than those found in the nearby Oakland hills, many have been carefully renovated in recent decades. The neighborhood has seen a slow transition as older homeowners move out and a newer generation of buyers, priced out of North Oakland or Berkeley, move in. Prices range from just under $500,000 to around $1 million.
Tudor-style homes help the neighborhood stand out
Spanish-Revival homes are common
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Restaurants can be found along the neighborhood's outer roads
Shopping and dining in Frick are almost entirely restricted to the perimeter streets, specifically Foothill Boulevard and Seminary Avenue. You won't find upscale boutiques or Michelin-starred bistros here, but quirky, casual restaurants like the trendy Thai spot Old Weang Ping and the long-standing Mill's Hoagie & Deli Shop line the busy surrounding roads, within walking distance for most locals. Similarly, most homes are within a mile of the nearby Shop Rite supermarket at the Seminary Point shopping center.
The Pizza Factory is a popular local eatery
Old Weang Ping Village is known for its quaint decor
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A small park in the neighborhood and larger ones nearby
Concordia Park serves as a shared backyard for the neighborhood. It has a playground, athletic fields and basketball courts, and serves as the primary green space for families in the Frick and Maxwell Park area. You're just a few miles from the Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park, a rambling oasis of 150-foot-tall redwood trees with hiking, biking and equestrian trails. The Oakland Zoo, a spacious wildlife conservation park with exotic animals, is only a few miles south.
Children play basketball at Concordia Park in the Frick neighborhood.
Frick locals enjoy easy access to the Oakland Coliseum
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Frick United Language Academy in Oakland has an on-site health clinic for students and staff.
Frick United Academy of Language and Mills College are key spots
The Frick United Academy of Language — formerly Frick Middle School — is the most significant landmark in the area. Located on 64th Avenue, the school underwent a major reimagining several years ago to focus on bilingual education and community services.
Mills College at Northeastern University is a few blocks north. Its heavily wooded, 135-acre campus is home to the Mills College Art Museum, which has the largest permanent collection of any liberal arts college on the West Coast, with pieces by Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera and Henri Matisse. "A lot of people, especially in the Bay Area, like living near a campus, especially a nicer campus like Mills," says DuBois. "It kind of livens up the place. The culture nearby is always a little better, the shops and restaurants are more interesting. It's nice."
Multiple bus lines run right next to the neighborhood
Buses, trains and freeways are all available
Frick residents have more than their fair share of commuting options:
Interstate 580 is easily accessible, providing a direct route to Fremont and San Francisco.
The AC Transit bus system has multiple routes in the area, with the 57 line running frequently along MacArthur Boulevard and other lines serving Foothill.
The Coliseum BART Station is a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute bus ride away, and offers rail access to the rest of the Bay Area.
Oakland International Airport is 5 miles away by car.
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Frick Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Frick, Oakland sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Frick, Oakland over the last 12 months is $650,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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