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Highland

Highland

$498,622 Average Value
$296 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

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.
Explore nature at Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline near Highland.
Highland street vendors cook fresh meat on open topped barbecues in the street.
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.
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.
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!
Reina's restaurant in Highland, Oakland, California has a amazing food!
Dixon's in Highland serves delicious fried fish, chicken, and barbecue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Highland home architecture draws inspiration from Spanish and Mexican styles.
In Highland, Oakland, California you'll find bright pastels on mid century homes.
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.
Highland Community School in Highland, Oakland, California is newly constructed.
Elmhurst United Middle School in Highland, Oakland, California, newly painted exterior.
Elmhurst United Middle School in Highland, Oakland, California, newly painted exterior.
Castlemont High School in Highland, Oakland, California has a big beautiful campus.
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.
In Highland, Oakland, California the Oakland Coliseum is just a 5 minute drive away.
Rooted Oakland, California since 1968, the Oakland
Rooted Oakland, California since 1968, the Oakland "A's" call this home.
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Parks in this Area

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

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85th Av & D St

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85th Av & G St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Highland US
Homicide 6 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 9 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 8 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 6 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Highland Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$430,000
Median Sale Price
$364,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$649,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$127,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$127,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$296

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
630
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1941
Months of Supply
4.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,061
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,094
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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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

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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