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Colorful Oakland neighborhood with mixed housing next to Lake Merritt
Ivy Hill is a small community in Eastern Oakland, just blocks from the windswept shores of Lake Merritt. The neighborhood showcases widely mixed and colorful housing that is within walking distance of diverse and eclectic local small businesses. “Some of the biggest highlights of the neighborhood are that it’s below Highway 580, and it’s in a convenient part of town with great proximity to Lake Merritt and the Grand Avenue commercial district,” says Jeff Weissman, a longtime Bay Area Realtor and Broker with Avenue 8.
Ivy Hill is nestled in the hills above the beautiful Lake Merritt.
Ivy Hill is a bicycle friendly neighborhood.
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Architecturally mixed housing and early 20th century homes
The neighborhood’s streetscapes typically include narrow sidewalks with sprinkles of trees, from pines to California bay laurels. Some areas showcase rows of smaller homes on tighter lots, while others include larger properties or grand buildings converted into condo units with more lot space. Homes here typically have modest front lawns, requiring off-street parking. However, some properties have driveways with two-car garages in place of front lawns. Homes in Ivy Hill were primarily built in the early 20th century, and the housing styles are just as mixed as the neighborhood’s streetscapes. Common architectural styles include Spanish Revival, Tudor, Victorian, craftsman and bungalow. Spanish style design influences are also prevalent in the neighborhood, as many properties have stucco exteriors and red-tiled roofing. Single-family home prices range from $550,000 to $1.2 million, while condos typically range from $350,000 to $680,000.
Ivy Hill is a dog friendly neighborhood.
Ivy Hill features some incredible Queen Anne style homes.
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Within walking distance of eclectic local dining
Ivy Hill has a few options for dining within walking distance of the neighborhood, including Woody’s Café, a trendy coffeehouse that also serves fresh pastries and sandwiches. The newly opened Brother’s Deli & Co. offers more sandwich varieties with locally sourced bread made daily, while Parkline is a popular neighborhood café with artsy interior digs. Bordering the neighborhood to the south is the Champa Garden Thai restaurant, and on the northern border is Baggy’s By the Lake, a longtime community dive bar. A Lucky supermarket is just a few blocks west of Ivy Hill for groceries, while the East Bay Bridge shopping center is about 4 miles north. It features numerous stores, including Target, Nordstrom Rack and The Home Depot.
The small retail area of Ivy Hill has a laundromat, a café, and more.
Ivy Hill's Brothers Deli has created buzz with its awesome social media presence.
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater concerts and museum events
The Lake Merritt Amphitheater is about a mile away on the lake, where residents can enjoy an annual lineup of concerts from big-name artists and bands. The Oakland Museum of California is less than a few miles west of Ivy Hill and is a popular spot for community events. Every first and third Sunday, the museum offers free admission and performances from guest artists. On Fridays from April through October, their “Off the Grid” series has live music and food trucks out in the garden area.
Ivy Hill residents can enjoy incredible music regularly at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater.
Ivy Hill is a short walk to the Oakland Museum of California, which hosts many Oakland events.
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Public schools with dual enrollment courses
Ivy Hill is zoned for several different schools. Students may attend Bella Vista Elementary School, which gets a C-plus rating from Niche or the C-rated La Escuelita Elementary School. Middle schoolers may attend the C-rated Roosevelt Middle School or the B-rated Edna Brewer Middle School. Following these is the B-minus-rated Oakland High School. Established in 1869, it’s the oldest high school in the city, offering over 40 clubs and dual enrollment classes. As an alternative, there are also many nearby private school options. “A lot of people prefer private schools in this area,” Weissman says. “It’s near four excellent private schools.” One of these is St. Paul’s Episcopal School, which receives an A-plus rating from Niche and serves kindergarten through 8th grade students.
Ivy Hill's Bella Vista School features a small blacktop courtyard.
Oakland High School has a large football/baseball field.
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Next to multiple parks and Lake Merritt Boating Center
Park Boulevard Plaza is an open, green space where dogs can run off-leash, while the neighborhood’s FM Smith Park offers expanded amenities. The site features a large grassy lawn, a community garden, picnic areas well shaded by Redwood trees and two playscapes with one featuring donated toys from the community. Just outside the neighborhood is Bella Vista Park on East 28th Street. It has an open, multi-purpose field, playground, basketball court and small skatepark. Pine Knoll Park is a few miles west, with scenic trails and resting spots along the lake. It’s located next to Athol Plaza, which has two lighted public tennis courts. The Lake Merritt Boating Center is just across the water, where locals can rent boats to enjoy out on the lake.
Dog owners from Ivy Hill love Park Plaza for a little off-leash game of fetch.
Ivy Hill's F.M. Smith Park features a basketball court for shooting hoops.
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Proximity to Interstate 580 and the Lake Meritt BART Station
Interstate 580 is directly east of Ivy Hill, a major highway that leads to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and over into the Peninsula. Multiple AC Transit bus stops are located around the neighborhood, and the Lake Merritt BART Station is about a mile west for light rail travel or commuting. The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is 8 miles south of the neighborhood for domestic and international flights.
The 62 Bus line connects Ivy Hill residents to the Oakland BART stations.
Ivy Hill residents can hop on the 580 to commute into San Francisco.
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Parks in this Area
Pine Knoll Park
Lake
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Bella Vista Park
Basketball
Skateboard
Playground
Lincoln Square Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Pittman Green
Chinese Garden Park
Trails
Peralta Park
Bike Trails
Trails
River
Clinton Park
Transit
Airport
Metro Oakland International
15 min drive
Bus
E 18th St & 6th Av
Bus
Park Blvd & Newton Av
Bus
E 24th St & 8th Av
Bus
E 18th St & Park Blvd
Bus
8th Av & E 22nd St
Bus
8th Av & E 24th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Ivy Hill
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ivy Hill Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ivy Hill, Oakland sell after 12 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ivy Hill, Oakland over the last 12 months is $360,000, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A truly distinct Mid-Century structure – stunning, multi-functional and located in Oakland's Cleveland Heights neighborhood. Awash with natural light from every room. Home consists of a level in-studio space and a separate living area. On the studio level with 1/2 bath (roughly 800 SQF) there is a large bank of new windows that infuse sunlight into a grand open area. This is an ideal spot for
Located on Park Blvd next to Smith Park. The building boasts 9 units with 8 garages and is separately metered for water gas and electricity. The mix is two 2 bedroom 1 bath, six 1 bedroom 1 bath and one studio. Half the units have been remolded the other half are clean and are represented by the photos posted to this listing. Current rent roll is at $15,027 a month.
1847 6th Avenue in Oakland is an 8-unit multi-family property built in 1890, offering a unique investment opportunity in a desirable neighborhood. The building consists of:(1)Studio (3)1BD|1BA (2)2BD|1BA (1)3BD|1BA (1) 4BD|1.5BA Providing a variety of unit sizes that appeal to a wide range of tenants. With approximately 4,950 square feet of rentable space, the property has
**MOVE-IN SPECIAL! $400 OFF THE FIRST FULL MONTH'S RENT MOVE-IN BY 8/1/25**Welcome to 240 Athol Ave Apt 302 – Spacious Comfort in Ivy Hill!Step into this inviting 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment nestled in a secure, gated elevator building in the heart of Oakland’s Ivy Hill neighborhood. Spanning a generous layout, this home offers a bright and open living room with seamless access to
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,993
Median Age
40
Population Density
39 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$73,342
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$103,540
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.3%
College Graduates
59.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.6%
% Population in Labor Force
74.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
84/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
60/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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