$829,078Average Value$634Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
Golden Gate is a lively neighborhood with a mix of residential and commercial spaces.
What's in a name
Situated on the northwest corner of Oakland, Golden Gate was once known by a less glamorous name. The neighborhood used to be unofficially called Klinknerville, thanks to local property owner Charles Klinkner’s aggressive acts of self-promotion. Eventually, in 1897, residents opted for “Golden Gate” after it was annexed to Oakland. The new name would become a "glowing" description for a community bedecked with colorful murals, international restaurants and a multitude of transportation options.
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.
Friends of the Golden Gate neighborhood enjoy their meal at Cafe Colucci.
Chile Jalapeno Taqueria is known for having some of the best authentic Mexican in Oakland.
Golden Gate residents can find fresh sushi at Mujiri.
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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.
You kids will love the swings at Stanford Avenue Park.
People stay healthy and fit a city sports and Golden Gate neighborhood.
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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.
There are a lot of convenience, public transportation options in the Golden Gate neighborhood.
Golden Gate is just a few minutes from the nearby Ashby BART station.
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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.
Colorful Homes in Golden Gate create an inviting atmosphere throughout the community.
Homes in Golden Gate offer a space for personal expression and community engagement.
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Golden Gate neighborhood is not far from the Cal Berkeley campus.
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.
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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
Airport
Metro Oakland International
21 min drive
Bus
San Pablo Av & 53rd St
Bus
San Pablo Av & 67th St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.02 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
3/18/2019Niche Review
Great diversity and convenient location. Recently gentrified, with higher property values and increased retail foot traffic in San Pablo Avenue. More edgy at night, with more than a few street robberies etc.
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Golden Gate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Golden Gate, Oakland sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Golden Gate, Oakland over the last 12 months is $820,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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