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West Oakland's Hoover-Foster offers walkability and varied home styles
Hoover-Foster is a small, primarily residential area located just north of Downtown Oakland and only a stone’s throw away from the San Francisco Bay. Homes in this neighborhood are typically older, two-story single-family homes. You’ll also find multifamily triplex and duplex options. American Foursquare is a popular architectural style. Homes prices tend to fall between $400,000 and $1,300,000, and some homes date back to the early 1900s, with some new construction as recent as 2023. There are about 830 homes in total in this neighborhood. Homes range from about 1,200 to 1,600 square feet in size and sit on small lots that range from 3,700 to 7,300 square feet. While the lots may be small, the curb appeal is quaint and tidy, with bright flowers, sidewalks and plenty of greenery filling the available spaces.
Friends explore downtown's streets near Hoover-Foster.
Hoover-Foster has a handful of beautiful older Victorian homes that have been well-preserved.
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Students live in the Oakland Unified School District
Students in Hoover-Foster can attend Hoover Elementary School, which receives a C-minus rating from Niche. It has about 270 students in grades K-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 22-to-1. Westlake Middle School is another option that earns a C-minus rating from Niche and has about 270 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Oakland Technical High School scores an A rating from Niche and has about 1,880 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19-to-1. The campus’s main building dates back to 1914 and references the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school was declared a historic landmark by the city in 1985. It offers five different academic pathway academies for students to choose from, along with 18 different honors and advanced placement courses.
Oakland Tech High School has 1800 students and is the home of the BULLDOGS!
The Hoover Elementary School in Oakland has about 260 students.
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Green spaces include Durant Mini Park, with more recreation nearby
Get some fresh air in Lafayette Square, where you’ll find bright and cheerful playground equipment and murals from local artists. The park is the original site of the Chabot Observatory and was later redesigned to contain a play area for children shaded by palm trees. It has also been designated an Oakland landmark. Durant Mini Park has lighted picnic areas, a community garden, a walking trail and an amphitheater. Take your little ones to the nearby Children’s Fairyland U.S.A. This amusement park sits on the shores of Lake Merritt and is one of the first themed amusement parks in the country. Explore over 10 acres of rides and live animals in this immersive, creative environment that’s been putting smiles on children’s faces since 1950.
The playground at Durant Mini Park in Oakland is a favorite for kids in the Hoover -Foster area.
Friends unwind under trees in downtown near Hoover-Foster.
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Access to retail, a BART station and major highways in the Bay Area
Locals can pick up their groceries from Sprouts Farmers Market. Or if you’d rather grab dinner out, swing by Javi’s Cooking. Known for his authentic Argentine empanadas, Javi’s is sure to get your mouth watering with local ingredients baked fresh daily. Hoover-Foster residents can enjoy easy access to the MacArthur BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station. They can also hop on Interstate 980 to head south through the heart of Downtown Oakland, or take Interstate 80 west across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
There is a bike rental station in the middle of the Hoover-Foster neighborhood.
MacArthur BART is walkable from the Hoover-Foster neighborhood, offering fast access to the bay.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hoover-Foster
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
9
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
8
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hoover-Foster Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hoover-Foster, Oakland sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hoover-Foster, Oakland over the last 12 months is $639,500, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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