Viktor Manrique
RE/MAX Regency
(341) 222-3488
151 Total Sales
1 in Iveywood
$700,000 Price
Iveywood
Along International Boulevard in Oakland’s southeast reaches is Iveywood, an urban, primarily residential neighborhood of over 3,500. Multiple public schools and businesses coexist with historic houses on Iveywood’s several dozen loosely gridded blocks, which most locals can walk from end to end in 20 minutes.
Iveywood began in the early 20th century as a dense, urban housing development deemed “The Cream of East Oakland” in newspaper advertisements. Many homes from its early days still stand, while home construction has continued in the neighborhood through this century. Cape Cod cottages and narrow bungalows with Craftsman touches are among the most common house styles. You’ll also find stucco-sided Mission Revival cottages, the occasional Tudor and a few larger, newer Colonials with attached garages.
As realtor Rosel Trolan with Century 21 Real Estate Alliance notes, homes in this part of town are far less expensive than Oakland’s typical, averaging around $560,000. “This area is one of the most affordable places in the East Bay,” she says. “The Bay is very expensive, and it’s just more affordable here.” Move-in-ready homes start around the mid-$400,000s, which might get you a two-bedroom, 720-square-foot bungalow from 1910. On the pricier end, a well-maintained, three-bedroom 2000s Colonial could cost over $750,000.
Three schools (two public and one charter) operate in Iveywood, giving many students a quick walk to class. Kindergarten through fifth graders can attend Reach Academy before progressing to Elmhurst United Middle School for grades six through eight. Both are in the neighborhood’s northern section and have C-minus grades from Niche. Aspire Monarch Academy, part of the Aspire Public Schools charter school collective, has a B-minus and offers an alternative K-5 education. For older students, Castlemont High School — also with a C-minus from Niche — sits about a mile to the north. Its roughly 750 students can enroll in career-preparation programs like Sustainable Urban Design Academy, teaching teens how to transform their communities through design thinking.
Outdoor recreation in the neighborhood is restricted to the fields behind Elmhurst United Middle, including a baseball diamond and a soccer pitch. Immediately north, however, is Verdese Carter Park, a green space taking up an entire city block. The park’s northern section includes two well-maintained basketball courts and a sand-filled playground, while a playfield with a baseball backstop comprises the southern half. With Oakland’s temperature rarely exceeding the mid-70s or dropping below the mid-40s, Verdese Carter Park offers a pleasant, year-round outdoor experience.
Locally owned businesses in Iveywood include small stop-and-shop groceries like Lucky Two Market. Panaderia El Pueblo offers baked goods and custom cakes, while Taqueria El Cruzero is a mobile taco stand where you can load up on meats and other eats. Friendly faces populate service providers like Latina Salon, where patrons with all hair lengths and types can enjoy a laugh-filled conversation while getting a new ‘do. Other businesses in the center of downtown Oakland are about 15 minutes away by car. Locals also have immediate access to the AC Transit bus system, offering about a 45-minute commute downtown. “The area’s close proximity to public transportation is one of the key selling points for people,” Trolan says.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Viktor Manrique
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Justin Bonney
Justin Bonney
Clear Way Real Estate
(747) 294-3329
95 Total Sales
1 in Iveywood
$481,000 Price
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Daniel Winkler
Daniel Winkler
Winkler Real Estate Group
(510) 871-8855
158 Total Sales
1 in Iveywood
$460,000 Price
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Varnell Owens
Varnell Owens
Better Homes Realty
(650) 449-4167
65 Total Sales
4 in Iveywood
$415K - $1.1M Price Range
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Douglas Pankey
DP
Douglas Pankey
Responds QuicklyRed Lime Real Estate
(925) 430-7934
531 Total Sales
3 in Iveywood
$440K - $580K Price Range
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Donisia Marquis-Knight
Donisia Marquis-Knight
(925) 396-9332
47 Total Sales
1 in Iveywood
$580,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
McCartney Park
Elmhurst Park
Siempre Verde Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Verdese Carter Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
88th Avenue Mini Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Iveywood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Iveywood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Iveywood, Oakland sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Iveywood, Oakland over the last 12 months is $465,000, up 39% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$519,000
Median Sale Price
$465,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$455,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$465,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$740,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
39%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$278
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
803
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1935
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,113
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,976
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,034
Median Age
37
Population Density
28 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,520
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$90,348
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
73.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
71
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
57
/ 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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