Golden Gate
Neighborhood in Oakland, California
Alameda County 94608
Neighborhood Reviews
Making it personal
Homes in Golden Gate are a mix of looks that range all over. According to Rudy Gonzales, a Realtor at Red Oak Realty with eight years of experience: "It can feel a little bit random. It’s kind of a conglomerate of every style." Styles include bungalows and Craftsmans, some even painted in bright colors. And with spacious front lawns, some residents are prone to personalizing and decorating them. Prices begin around $650,000 and can go as high as $910,000. Homes tend to sell after about 25 days on the market, compared to the national average of 42 days. Prices have been declining steadily since 2023, and the effect can be seen on the homes themselves. "Developers have taken advantage of the lowering prices and renovated several properties," Gonzales says.
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Recreation and a refuge
Outdoors, residents can visit Stanford Avenue Park, a neighborhood park with a basketball court and playground. Indoors, City Sports Club has several exercise facilities available for use with a membership. The Charles Porter Golden Gate Recreation Center includes a dance studio, performance stage and an outdoor play area, giving space to all types of fun. Three miles away in Berkeley, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park has a wildlife refuge and 1,844 acres of uplands and tidelands.
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Near one of the country's top universities
Students can attend schools in the Oakland and Emeryville Unified School Districts. Sankofa United Elementary School was given a C-minus rating from Niche while Claremont Middle School earned a B-rating. Emery High School was given a score of five by GreatSchools. Learners pursuing higher education can attend nearby colleges like the University of California – Berkeley, which was rated the number one public university worldwide by the U.S. News & World Report. Other institutions close by include Berkeley City College and San Francisco State University.All the ways to get around Golden Gate
For residents’ convenience, bike lanes are available throughout the area. There are bus routes for public transit through the award-winning Alameda Contra Costa Transit District (AC Transit). The neighborhood has access to important regional roadways such as San Pablo Avenue/ Route 123 and Interstate-580, which extends from San Rafael at the western end to Tracy at the eastern end. From Golden Gate, Berkeley is less than three miles away, while San Francisco is 11 miles to the west and Fremont is 31 miles to the south. I-580 also connects to Interstate-80, which extends from San Francisco to Teaneck, New Jersey. (It’s also the second largest interstate highway in the country.) When residents need to travel by plane, Oakland International Airport is a 21-mile drive out from Golden Gate.
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Flavors from all over
When it comes to dining, Golden Gate boasts an international culinary palette. From Mexican at Chile Jalapeno Taqueria, Ethiopian at Café Colucci and a taste of the Far East with sushi at Mujiri, diners can discover new flavors. For something closer to home, Townhouse serves California comfort food in a homey setting. After dinner, James & the Giant Cupcake and Donut Farm both provide sweet treats. Shoppers can go to Trader Joe’s or Berkeley Bowl Marketplace for groceries, and visit the San Pablo Flea Market for secondhand goods and gifts.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Andy Read
Andy Read
Corcoran Icon Properties
(925) 940-3953
38 Total Sales
1 in Golden Gate
$1,030,000 Price
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Gohn Marie McFadden
Gohn Marie McFadden
Compass
(510) 345-5149
15 Total Sales
1 in Golden Gate
$825,000 Price
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Daniel Winkler
Daniel Winkler
Winkler Real Estate Group
(510) 871-8855
141 Total Sales
1 in Golden Gate
$1,000,000 Price
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Kerry Vermeer
Kerry Vermeer
Responds QuicklyPanorama Properties, SFBA Inc.
(650) 899-4482
40 Total Sales
1 in Golden Gate
$1,500,000 Price
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David Gunderman
David Gunderman
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(925) 794-8069
105 Total Sales
1 in Golden Gate
$855,000 Price
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Kerri Naslund
Kerri Naslund
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(628) 250-4697
174 Total Sales
1 in Golden Gate
$662,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
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View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Haskell-Mabel Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Dover Street Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Golden Gate Park & Charles Porter Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
Doyle Hollis Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Stanford Avenue Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Emeryville Greenway
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/20/2024
Niche Review
Nice, calm area. Some restaurants here and there. One coop grocery nearby but wish there were more grocery options
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Golden Gate | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Golden Gate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Golden Gate, Oakland sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Golden Gate, Oakland over the last 12 months is $822,500, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$799,000
Median Sale Price
$822,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$800,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$799,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$720,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$549,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$634
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
603
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1944
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,170
Significantly below the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,622
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,290
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,103
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 222 - 4pm
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
2,181
Median Age
39
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,003
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$136,841
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.4%
College Graduates
59.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
87
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
59
/ 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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