Varnell Owens
Better Homes Realty
(650) 449-4167
62 Total Sales
3 in Havenscourt
$500K - $550K Price Range
Havenscourt
Neighborhood in Oakland, California
Alameda County 94605, 94621
While living in Havenscourt, you have ample opportunities to engage with the community through events at nearby parks like Liberation Park, concerts at the Oakland Arena and baseball games at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
Homes within Havenscourt are mostly bungalow and ranch-style homes that were originally built in the first half of the 20th century. A two-bedroom, one-bath bungalow home will cost you about $458,888. A two-bedroom, one-bath ranch-style home will cost you about $399,999. The median listing price for homes in Havenscourt is $599,000.
Students living in Havenscourt can attend Markham Elementary and Frick United Academy of Language. Both have a C-minus rating on Niche. After graduating from Markham and Frick United, students can attend Castlemont High, which has a C rating. Students at Castlemont High can participate in academies programs. The Sustainable Urban Design Academy focuses students’ attention to the future of their community. They will hone their critical and design skills to find solutions to social and environmental issues. For this program, Castlemont partners with community organizations like StopWaste and East Bay Academy of Young Scientists to give students hands-on experiences. The student-teacher ratio at Castlemont High is 15-to-1.
Liberation Park is a community hub where residents can take part in cultural and community events throughout the year. Throughout the year, the hub will host the Akoma Market, an outdoor farmers market that gives locals the opportunity to buy fresh produce from local farms. During this event, residents can roll along the outdoor skating rink that is open for free during the market. Wellness Wednesday events promote health living through yoga and other disciplines. In the summer, you can head to the park for movie nights.
There are a few notable restaurants just a few miles away from Havenscourt. Mi Zacatecas Mexican Food specializes in traditional Mexican cuisine. Their ingredients come from the small town of Zacatecas, Mexico, and their handmade tortillas are made from scratch, adding to their legitimacy. Have their gorditas, which is a thick handmade corn tortilla that is stuffed with your choice of meat. Weekend specials include menudo, which is a traditional Mexican chili-based soup that is made with honey-comb tripe and comes with tortillas. Known for their welcoming customer service and finger-licking BBQ, Genny’s Fire Pit is where you can walk in and feel like you are right at home. Order their brisket and have your side of candied yams or mac and cheese, with a bit of cornbread.
Residents are less than two miles from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, home to the Major League Baseball team, the Oakland Athletics. The Oakland Arena is where locals go for concerts. Major musical artists like Adele and Paul McCartney have performed here.
Residents are also close to the Oakland Zoo, which is only a few miles away from their neighborhood. The zoo is home to more than 850 native and exotic animals. Take the gondola up the hill of the California Trail to see the beauty of the Bay Area. Kids can meet and greet the goats and sheep at the park’s petting yard.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Varnell Owens
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Aaron Unger
Aaron Unger
Simplified Realty
(209) 255-5824
37 Total Sales
1 in Havenscourt
$470,000 Price
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Ann Wilkins
Ann Wilkins
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
(510) 616-4757
28 Total Sales
1 in Havenscourt
$650,000 Price
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Eloise Middleton
Eloise Middleton
Kw Advisors East Bay
(510) 345-0898
30 Total Sales
4 in Havenscourt
$550K - $707K Price Range
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Steve Jackson
Steve Jackson
Responds QuicklyTeam Jackson Real Estate Inc.
(209) 929-3546
42 Total Sales
1 in Havenscourt
$375,000 Price
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Asila Sayedi
Asila Sayedi
Responds QuicklyKw Advisors East Bay
(571) 554-2493
150 Total Sales
1 in Havenscourt
$675,000 Price
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Liberation Park
- Trails
- Events
Concordia Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Burckhalter Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Carter-Gilmore Park - City of Oakland
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Coliseum Gardens
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center and Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Havenscourt | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Havenscourt Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Havenscourt, Oakland sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Havenscourt, Oakland over the last 12 months is $560,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$589,000
Median Sale Price
$560,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$566,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$599,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$432
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,340
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1924
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,211
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,079
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 151 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,068
Median Age
37
Population Density
27 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,530
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,692
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.8%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
62
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
56
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Eastmont
A highly sought-after neighborhood in the foothills of East Oakland
Millsmont
A charming neighborhood perched in the Oakland foothills
Arroyo Viejo
Walkable Oakland community with one of the city's largest neighborhood parks
Hegenberger
Oakland suburb with easy access to major roads and airport
Frick
Interesting architecture and convenient accessibility on Oakland's east side
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