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A multi-generational community
Community is everything in Highland. “A lot of people have ties in the Oakland area, says Jim Garrett, a Realtor with Better Homes who’s been selling Bay Area real estate for 40 years. “It’s people who went to school here, they have their friends here.” This residential neighborhood in east Oakland is home to multi-generational families and is located just off bustling International Blvd, which is lined with local businesses and street vendors.
Explore nature at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline near Highland.
Highland street vendors cook fresh meat on open topped barbecues in the street.
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Ferry rides and train stops
Highland has plenty of access to public transportation, be it the nearby Bay Area Rapid Transit bus station or the San Francisco Bay Ferry. “It’s always good to head to Jack London Square and head to San Francisco on a nice sunny day,” says Garrett.” The area’s main thoroughfare is International Blvd, which is home to many of the area’s businesses, and leads drivers throughout Oakland and beyond. For international travel, the Oakland International Airport is about four miles away. The San Leandro Hospital is also about four miles from Highland.
Highland's BART Station offers easy access to Oakland and beyond.
In Highland, Oakland, California, the Bart is easily accessible and can take you to San Jose.
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Locally owned businesses on International Bouleavrd
Reina’s Restaurant and Dixon’s are a couple of local favorites along International Blvd. Garrett says the restaurants have moved around Oakland, but are known in the community as popular spots. Other than that pairing, the area around Highland has plenty of locally owned businesses, and competition between street vendors and brick-and-mortar shops can be fierce. "I think the street vendors put the flower companies out of business because they sell them at such a lower price," says Garrett. “I see a lot of mom-and-pop grocery stores all over the area," says Garrett. "If you go down East 14th, you see the vendors selling toys, food and flowers. ” For groceries, people in the area head to Food King, and Bridgeside Shopping Center for more restaurants and retail shops.
Reina's restaurant in Highland, Oakland, California has a amazing food!
Dixon's in Highland serves delicious fried fish, chicken, and barbecue.
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Mini-parks and rec centers
Tassafaronga Recreation Center and Park is within walking distance of most homes in the neighborhood and has athletic fields and a social hall. Elmhurst Park is also utilized for its tennis and basketball courts and its playground. Mini parks at 85 and 88th Avenue give everyone in the neighborhood access to a green space. For more involved outdoor time, Reinhardt Redwood Regional Park has extensive hiking and biking trails and is about eight miles away.
Highland's Tassafaronga Recreation Center has an indoor basketball court.
88th Avenue Mini Park is a small, modest park with a playground structure and some green spaces.
Tassafaronga Recreation Center in Highland, Oakland, California is a great place for community.
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Bungalows off International Boulevard
Bungalows and large craftsman homes are often owned by long-term residents and their kids and family members, which creates a community atmosphere in the neighborhood. "I would say people who have lived there have lived there for quite a while,” says Eli Kuo, a Realtor with Keller Williams who’s been selling Bay Area real estate since 2004. Single-family properties tend to go for between $400,000 and $700,000 and multiple-family properties for between $600,000 and $1 million. “Your prices are still fairly low compared to some other parts of Oakland,” says Garrett.
Highland home architecture draws inspiration from Spanish and Mexican styles.
In Highland, Oakland, California you'll find bright pastels on mid century homes.
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Oakland Unified Public Schools
The area is served by the Oakland Unified School District, which has a B-minus rating on Niche. Highland Community and Elmhurst United Middle Schools both have C-minus ratings on Niche. Castlemont High School has a C rating and a medieval-style exterior, and the school’s mascot is a knight.
Highland Community School in Highland, Oakland, California is newly constructed.
Elmhurst United Middle School in Highland, Oakland, California, newly painted exterior.
Castlemont High School in Highland, Oakland, California has a big beautiful campus.
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Oakland Arena and Coliseum
Highland is a few minutes’ drive from Oakland Coliseum, home of the Oakland A’s and Oakland Arena, which used to be the home of the San Francisco Warriors. “You’ve still got a low of Warriors fans in Oakland,” says Garrett. “Vendors sell shirts and caps.” Although the basketball team is gone, baseball is still popular in the city, and the Oakland Arena now draws national music acts to perform.
In Highland, Oakland, California the Oakland Coliseum is just a 5 minute drive away.
Rooted Oakland, California since 1968, the Oakland "A's" call this home.
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Parks in this Area
Elmhurst Park
Martin Luther King Jr Regional Shoreline
Eula M. Brinson Park
Playground
Verdese Carter Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Grills
88th Avenue Mini Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Columbia Gardens Park
William "Bill" Patterson Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
8 min drive
Bus
85th Av & San Leandro St (Past Railroad Crossing)
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85th Av & A St
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Edes Av & 85th Av
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International Blvd & 87th Av
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Edes Av & Phelps St
Bus
85th Av & D St
Bus
85th Av & G St
Highland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Highland, Oakland sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Highland, Oakland over the last 12 months is $364,990, up 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Perfect for investors or first time buyers. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths with Carport. Property includes front yard, side and backyard with fence around house perimeter.
Welcome to 459 Phelps Street, a stunning, fully remodeled home nestled on a massive corner lot in the heart of Oakland. Reimagined from the ground up, this property seamlessly blends modern comfort with timeless style. Every detail has been thoughtfully upgraded, from brand-new systems and finishes to a functional floor plan designed for today’s lifestyle. Enjoy spacious living areas bathed in
Two Homes on One Lot! The main house is well maintained and features a bonus room with washer and dryer hookups. It has a separate electric meter, while water service is shared. A partial sewer lateral replacement was completed in February 2018. The second, smaller house is a contractor's special—it needs work but doesn't require major repairs, offering great value for the right buyer. Plus,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,384
Median Age
34
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$42,023
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$61,038
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
56.1%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
12.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.4%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%
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®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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