Jefferson
Prewar homes line Jefferson's streets
Jefferson, like many of Oakland’s inner neighborhoods, captures a snapshot of the city’s heyday in the 1920s. As the city’s waterfront manufacturing industries boomed, communities like Jefferson sprung up to provide affordable housing to the workers. Most of Jefferson’s homes trace their construction to that decade, and their bungalow and Craftsman styles have a timeless appeal. Homes here cost between $550,000 and $915,000. Though almost every home here was built before World War II, many have been remodeled, fetching higher prices than their original-build counterparts. Jefferson’s streetscapes are defined by small, colorful homes sitting behind white picket fences and sidewalks, presenting homebuyers with both historic charm and an inviting residential environment to experience.Diverse cuisines in Jefferson
Jefferson’s mosaic of cultures is best expressed through its diverse eateries. CocoBreeze Caribbean Restaurant and Bakery brings Trinidadian flavors like curry chicken and beef patties to the West Coast. Foothill Boulevard is a hub of Hispanic businesses like El Taco Zamorano taqueria and cantina and Café Cordoba, which sources its coffee from the Mexican state of Veracruz. The nearby Laurel District is dedicated to retail, so opportunities for boutique shopping are only a few blocks away. Local bodegas like Cardenas Markets specialize in imported Mexican goods.Career-focused education at Fremont High
Global Family Elementary School sits within Jefferson and receives a C-minus from Niche. Accommodating Jefferson’s linguistic diversity, this school educates its students in both Spanish and English. Students may go on to attend the C-rated Urban Promise Academy for middle school and the C-plus-rated Fremont High School, at which students may enroll in career-focused programs like an Architecture Academy and a Media Academy.Spots of greenery in an urban environment
Brookdale Park is where the community comes together for athletic pursuits. Founded in 1922, this park includes a baseball field, tennis courts, a playground and a winding path ideal for tree-shaded strolls. Across High Street, Courtland Creek Park preserves 950 feet of open creek channel and is currently undergoing a restoration project meant to transform it into a vibrant natural habitat.Connected to the rest of the Bay Area
Jefferson is surrounded by transportation options, from Interstate 580 in the north to the BART train’s Fruitvale Station one mile to the south. Both the highway and the BART connect Jefferson with the rest of the Bay Area with San Francisco a 16-mile journey west. The nearest healthcare center, Highland Hospital, is a 3-mile drive up Interstate 580. Interstate 880 connects Jefferson to Oakland International Airport 5.5 miles away.


Agents Specializing in this Area
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Elizabeth Rivera-Cerda
Exp Realty Of California
(650) 449-4082
28 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson
$700,000 Price
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Lauren Quach
COMPASS
(628) 250-5774
77 Total Sales
3 in Jefferson
$615K - $980K Price Range
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Gohn Marie McFadden
Compass
(510) 345-5149
16 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson
$700,000 Price
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Daniel Winkler
Winkler Real Estate Group
(510) 871-8855
158 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson
$1,095,000 Price
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Varnell Owens
Better Homes Realty
(650) 449-4167
65 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson
$575,000 Price
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Luz Delgado
Responds Quickly(510) 571-4824
39 Total Sales
1 in Jefferson
$635,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jefferson | US |
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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
Jefferson Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jefferson, Oakland sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Jefferson, Oakland over the last 12 months is $520,000, up 65% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This Neighborhood Has Equal Renters and Owners
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